Dramatic moorland rock formations
Brimham Rocks, easily found in North Tyke land features er which:
- Within t' Nidderdale Area er Outstanding Natural Beauty
- Gradely views fer 40 miles ovver unspoilt countryside
- 400 acres er woods 'an moorland to explore
- Rock climbing fer t' more experienced
Points to note
T' property can be extremely busy on fine weekends, particularly from July to August, 'an Bank Holidays. Car parking is limited 'an queuing may be much needed. Cars £4 fer up to four hours 'an £5 fer ovver 5 hours. coaches 'an minibus please contact property a'fore time er visit. NT members nilcho chargePlease note: Nilcho barbecues
Brimham Rocks is fon' 4 miles east er Pateley Bridge er t' B6265, 10 miles north west er Harrogate er t' B6165, 'an 10 miles sarth east er Ripon.
T' area is owned by t' National Trust 'an is usually oppen all year round from 8am to dusk.
T' curious rock formations is scattered some 50 acres on Brimham Fell 'an provide a stor variety er weird 'an champion shapes. Many er t' gritty monstrosities suggest all manner er things, including elephants, hippos, bears, mushrooms 'an some is blurted to have associations wi druids, Mother Shipton 'an even t' Devil.
T' rocks stand at a height er nearly 30 metres in an area owned by t' National Trust which is part er t' Nidderdale Area er Outstanding Natural Beauty.
As mentioned, t' property is oppen all year 'rarnd; typically from 8 a.m. while dusk. Entry is chee-ap.
Theer is many variations er rock formations, caused by t' Millstone Grit being eroded by watter, glaciation 'an wind, most er which have achieved amazing shapes. Many er t' formations have bin named, though some imagination is required 'an t' correct viewing angle is helpful. Examples is T' Sphinx, T' Watchdog, T' Camel, T' Turtle 'an T' Dancing Bear.
T' childer’s television show Roger 'an t' Rottentrolls were filmed in Brimham Rocks.
Brimham Rocks features in t' Bee Gees’ video ‘Thee Win Again”‘.
Fust impressions er t' Rocks to any ardent rock climber ull be almost seductive in natural appeal.
T' very shape 'an nature formed layout er t' landscape oozes wi challenges, not just fer t' trained 'an skilled spider legged athlete, but moreso, on regular visits, moms, dads 'an kids just can’t seem to resist t' magnetic climbing appeal 'an its oppen invitation to hop aboard 'an discover t' terrain, whatever t' risk might entail.
Further to say, extreme caution prevails 'an all visitors is well advised to leave t' most challenging climbs to t' professional clientelle.