Brimham Rocks NT2012 - Days Out Leaflets
Brimham Rocks NT2012 - Days Out Leaflets
Brimham Rocks NT2012 - Days Out Leaflets
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Discover a timeless<br />
wonderland of spectacular<br />
rock formations in the<br />
magnificent Yorkshire<br />
landscape<br />
Where to find us:<br />
<strong>Brimham</strong> <strong>Rocks</strong>, Summerbridge,<br />
North Yorkshire HG3 4DW. 10<br />
miles SW of Ripon, off B6265.<br />
11 miles NW of Harrogate, off<br />
B6165.<br />
Public Transport:<br />
Bus service 24 from Harrogate<br />
and Pateley Bridge to<br />
Summerbridge, approx 1.5 miles<br />
uphill to <strong>Brimham</strong> <strong>Rocks</strong>. Daily<br />
(except Sundays and Bank<br />
Holidays), call Traveline on<br />
08712 002233 or visit<br />
www.dalesbus.org<br />
Parking:<br />
National Trust members and<br />
motorcycles free. £4 up to 3<br />
hours, £5 thereafter.<br />
Coaches/groups welcome -<br />
please book in advance.<br />
Dogs welcome - please keep<br />
under control at all times and on<br />
leads during April, May, and<br />
June on heather moorland, due<br />
to ground nesting birds.<br />
Please note:<br />
Cycling permitted along the<br />
main track - racks provided in<br />
the main paddock by the<br />
refreshment kiosk and visitor<br />
toilets. Toilets 550m from the<br />
car park (5-10 min walk). No<br />
barbecues.<br />
Explore<br />
<strong>Brimham</strong><br />
<strong>Rocks</strong><br />
Nature’s timeless wonderland<br />
2012<br />
When to visit M T W T F S S<br />
Countryside<br />
Open all year 8am ‘til dusk M T W T F S S<br />
Visitor centre, shop and kiosk<br />
11 Feb–19 Feb 11–5 M T W T F S S<br />
25 Feb–25 Mar 11–5 . . . . . S S<br />
31 Mar–15 Apr 11–5 M T W T F S S<br />
21 Apr–27 May 11–5 . . . . . S S<br />
2 Jun–30 Sep 11–5 M T W T F S S<br />
6 Oct–28 Oct 11–5 . . . . . S S<br />
29 Oct–4 Nov 11–5 M T W T F S S<br />
10 Nov–30 Dec 11–4 . . . . . S S<br />
Visitor centre, shop and kiosk open Bank Holiday 7 May. Also open 26 December.<br />
NT<strong>Brimham</strong><strong>Rocks</strong> @NT<strong>Brimham</strong><strong>Rocks</strong><br />
For the latest news and events visit<br />
www.nationaltrust.org.uk/brimham2012<br />
Call us: 01423 780688<br />
Email us: brimhamrocks@nationaltrust.org.uk<br />
For alternative formats, please call 01423 780688.<br />
Photography: © National Trust Images/Paul Harris<br />
Printed on 100% recycled paper. Please recycle this leaflet after use.<br />
©National Trust 2012. National Trust is an independent registered charity, number 205846.
Trust us for a great day out<br />
Explore<br />
Wind your way through a<br />
labyrinth of paths around<br />
the rocks, discovering<br />
beautiful walks amongst<br />
moorland and woodland on<br />
the way.<br />
Activities and events<br />
All year round you can enjoy drop-in activities and<br />
events for all the family:<br />
- Self-led children's Discovery Trail<br />
- Easy Walk around rocks<br />
- Join the Ranger on a monthly guided walk<br />
- Tracker Packs for ages 5-11<br />
Visit www.nationaltrust.org.uk/brimham2012 before<br />
visiting for the latest event details and downloads.<br />
Marvel<br />
See nature's true<br />
magnificence in these<br />
enormous and fantastically<br />
shaped rocks, formed over<br />
320 million years ago,<br />
against the backdrop of<br />
Nidderdale's Area of<br />
<strong>Out</strong>standing Natural Beauty.<br />
Inspire your<br />
imagination<br />
Let your imagination run<br />
wild as you find familiar<br />
forms in the rocks - meet<br />
the Dancing Bear, Pink<br />
Panther and our trusted<br />
Watch Dog.<br />
“It’s a timeless<br />
wonderland. It makes<br />
you feel so lucky to<br />
live in Yorkshire and<br />
to be able to enjoy<br />
this amazing<br />
countryside.”<br />
Ann Jenkins, Ripon<br />
Discover <strong>Brimham</strong> <strong>Rocks</strong><br />
Make the most of your day<br />
Our Visitor Centre tells<br />
the story of the rocks'<br />
geological and social history<br />
and how the National Trust<br />
cares for this special place.<br />
Enjoy a picnic and<br />
refreshments, with great<br />
value snacks and ice-cream<br />
available from the on-site<br />
kiosk.<br />
Pick up a souvenir or some<br />
tasty Yorkshire produce<br />
from the shop, including our<br />
locally produced bilberry<br />
jam.<br />
Climbing the rocks is fun, but can also be dangerous.<br />
Please take care and only climb within your capabilities.<br />
Be aware of heights and sudden drops, and please<br />
ensure children are closely supervised.<br />
Working in partnership<br />
Climb the rocks<br />
with Harrogate Climbing<br />
Centre. Yorkshire's premier<br />
climbing venue is proud to take<br />
the lead in delivering climbing<br />
and bouldering sessions. Fully<br />
qualified instructors guide you<br />
through the weird and<br />
wonderful rock formations. No<br />
experience is necessary to<br />
book. Every level of expertise<br />
catered for, from novice to high<br />
level technique coaching. For<br />
booking/ information please<br />
call 01423 815024 or visit<br />
www.harrogate<br />
climbingcentre.com<br />
Go Llama trekking<br />
through the rocks<br />
with Nidderdale Llamas. It’s<br />
great fun and really unique!<br />
Llamas are very friendly, have<br />
soft fleece and make super<br />
walking companions. They’ll<br />
even carry your belongings<br />
whilst you walk alongside the<br />
spectacular rock formations.<br />
For booking/information<br />
please call 01423 711052<br />
or visit<br />
www.nidderdalellamas.org<br />
www.nationaltrust.org.uk/brimham2012
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