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Hartwith Cum Winsley

Druid's Writing Desk – Brimham Rocks loop from Brimham Rocks SSSI

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Yorkshire And The Humber

North Yorkshire

Hartwith Cum Winsley

Druid's Writing Desk – Brimham Rocks loop from Brimham Rocks SSSI

Easy

4.8

(10)

130

hikers

Druid's Writing Desk – Brimham Rocks loop from Brimham Rocks SSSI

01:18

4.83km

60m

Hiking

Easy hike. Easily walkable paths. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: August 18, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through a protected area

Please check local regulations for:

Nidderdale National Landscape

Waypoints

A

Start point

Parking

1

400 m

Brimham Rocks

Highlight • Natural Monument

The breathtakingly-beautiful rock formations of Brimham Rocks were created by an enormous river some 350 million years ago. They have since been shaped by millions of years worth of wind, …

Tip by

2

525 m

Brimham Rocks Trig Point

Highlight • Monument

3

600 m

Brimham Rocks Visitor Centre

Highlight • Rest Area

The National Trust visitor centre and cafe has lots of information about the rocks and the trusts conservation work. The kiosk serves drinks, snacks and cakes.
Open daily from 11:00 - 16:00. Kiosk opening is sometimes shorter hours.

Tip by

4

787 m

Geocache at Brimham Rocks

Highlight • Natural

One of the many geocaches hidden around this park

Tip by

5

856 m

Druid's Writing Desk

Highlight • Natural

One of the more astonishing rocks at Brimham Rocks. The name Druid's writing desk was mentioned as far back as 1843 in the Leeds Times.

Tip by

6

973 m

Wishing Stone (Brimham Rocks)

Highlight • Natural

Wishing Stone, which is located near the precariously balanced ‘Idol’. The Wishing Stone is a tall rock, at the base of which there is an opening around a short stone pillar with a hole through it.

Tip by

7

1.67 km

Brimham Rocks

Highlight • Natural

Brimham Rocks is a dramatic collection of impressive rock formations located in Nidderdale. There is a loop walk a few miles long which is great for families.

Tip by

8

3.65 km

Brimham Rocks Trig Point

Highlight • Viewpoint

As well as great journey there, the views are vast and the food is great

Tip by

B

4.83 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

3.28 km

1.07 km

483 m

Surfaces

1.97 km

1.21 km

902 m

614 m

131 m

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44 %

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Comments

June 21, 2024,Brimham Rocks (National Trust)

This place is a must if you like climbing and scrambling.

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