Brimham Rocks Outdoors
320 million years ago, a huge river washed down grit and sand from granite mountains in northern Scotland and Norway. A delta formed, covering half of Yorkshire. Increasing layers of grit and sand, along with rock crystals of feldspar and quartz, built up to form the tough sandstone known as Millstone Grit, the exposed sections of which can be seen today at Brimham Rocks.
The curious rock formations at Brimham in Nidderdale are scattered over some 50 acres on Brimham Moor and provide a great variety of weird and wonderful shapes. Many of the gritty monstrosities suggest all manner of things, including elephants, hippos, bears, mushrooms and some are said to have associations with druids, Mother Shipton and even the Devil himself.
Attraction Details
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AddressSummerbridge, Brimham, Yorkshire, HG3 4DW
Opening times8am - dusk
Entry costs
Attraction typeOutdoors
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Sugar Hill Farm
Featuring a barbecue, Sugar Hill Farm is a holiday home located in Pateley Bridge in the North Yorkshire Region. The unit is 43 km from York. Leeds is 34 km from Sugar Hill Farm, while Harrogate is 15 km away.
Crossgates
Set 42 km from York and 35 km from Leeds, Crossgates offers pet-friendly accommodation in Pateley Bridge. It provides free private parking. Harrogate is 15 km from Crossgates, while Bradford is 34 km from the property.
Fellbeck
Fellbeck is a holiday home located in Pateley Bridge, 42 km from York. It provides free private parking. Leeds is 35 km from Fellbeck, while Harrogate is 15 km from the property.
Flying Dutchman
Flying Dutchman is set in Darley, 41 km from York. Guests can enjoy the on-site bar. Free private parking is available on site.
The Royal Oak Inn
Surrounded by rolling countryside, The Royal Oak Inn is an 18th-century Grade II listed property, featuring stone flagged floors, an inglenook log fire and a lounge area with views over Nidderdale. Free on-site parking is also available..
Low Fold Farm Cottage
Low Fold Farm Cottage is a holiday home with a garden, set in Pateley Bridge in the North Yorkshire Region. The property is 44 km from York and free private parking is available..
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