Brimham Rocks – Yorke's Folly loop from Ripley

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Brimham Rocks – Yorke's Folly loop from Ripley

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Brimham Rocks – Yorke's Folly loop from Ripley

05:41

48.3km

890m

Running

Hard run. Very good fitness required. Mostly runnable paths. Some sure-footedness required. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: October 27, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through a protected area

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Nidderdale National Landscape

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

Get Directions

1.36 km

Sir Henry Wood

Forest

1.98 km

Cayton Gill Wood

Forest

14.5 km

Brimham Rocks

Highlight • Natural Monument

Really great place for walking and climbing the amazing rock formations

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23.2 km

Royal Oak Pub

Highlight • Pub

Great selection of beers

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25.4 km

Yorke's Folly

Highlight • Historical Site

Yorke’s Folly was commissioned by landowners the Yorke family to provide employment for struggling workers as the mining industry went into recession in the late 18th century. Positioned high on …

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26.0 km

Guise Cliff Viewpoint

Highlight (Segment) • Natural Monument

Guise Cliff dominates the skyline above the village of Glasshouses and is an iconic landmark in Nidderdale. From the the cliff-edge you are afforded enchanting views over the dale. There …

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38.2 km

Ross Bridge and Railway Cottage

Highlight • Structure

This bridge is also a private road and for drivers there is a toll (there is an honesty box next to the red brick cottage). That brick cottage is Railway …

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38.8 km

Haxby Bridge Over the River Nidd

Highlight • Bridge

Lots of interesting bridges in this part of the country! What a lovely arch this one has. It was built in 1822, replacing an older one, which had potentially been …

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43.8 km

Hollybank Lane

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

Beautiful Section, closed to traffic. Smooth surface, but go slow and share the joy with the walkers.

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45.5 km

Ripley Castle and Bridge

Highlight • Castle

Ripley Castle is a country mansion rather than a castle, and although privately owned, is open to the public for guided tours. There is a Castle Tearoom if you are …

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