Warsill Road – Brimham Rocks loop from Bishop Thornton

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Warsill Road – Brimham Rocks loop from Bishop Thornton

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Warsill Road – Brimham Rocks loop from Bishop Thornton

01:11

18.9km

210m

Cycling

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: October 15, 2026

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Nidderdale National Landscape

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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3.29 km

Warsill Road

Highlight (Segment) • Climb

This section offers a rewarding downhill or a climb, depending on your direction, with stunning views of the Nidderdale landscape.

Tip by

9.13 km

Heather fields in the Nidderdale National Landscape

Highlight • Forest

Plenty to be seen in August

Tip by

9.60 km

Brimham Rocks

Highlight • Natural Monument

Really great place for walking and climbing the amazing rock formations

Tip by

10.1 km

Climb in Nidderdale National Landscape

Highlight • Viewpoint

18.9 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

17.3 km

945 m

589 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

16.3 km

1.96 km

619 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (270 m)

Lowest point (120 m)

Weather

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Wednesday 11 November

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Warsill Road – Brimham Rocks loop from Bishop Thornton

Warsill Road

Heather fields in the Nidderdale National Landscape

Brimham Rocks

Climb in Nidderdale National Landscape

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