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Brimham Rocks – Ripley Castle Waterfall loop from Grantley

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United Kingdom

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Yorkshire And The Humber

North Yorkshire

Harrogate

Grantley

Brimham Rocks – Ripley Castle Waterfall loop from Grantley

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Brimham Rocks – Ripley Castle Waterfall loop from Grantley

03:06

47.9km

620m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: April 18, 2026

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Nidderdale National Landscape

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Start point

Bus stop

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13.5 km

Heather fields in the Nidderdale National Landscape

Highlight • Forest

Plenty to be seen in August

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13.9 km

Brimham Rocks

Highlight • Natural Monument

Really great place for walking and climbing the amazing rock formations

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22.0 km

Shepherd Wood

Forest

26.2 km

Sophie's Coffee Shop & Delicatessen

Highlight • Restaurant

32.7 km

Ripley Castle Waterfall

Highlight • Waterfall

Easy cycling, although track is shared with pedestrians and, dogs are often off the lead!

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32.9 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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36.1 km

View Towards Warsill

Highlight • Viewpoint

Beautiful views, across to ridge above Fountains and the the Vale of York

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41.7 km

How Hill and St. Michael's Church

Highlight • Religious Site

Just a little outside of Harrogate the beauty of Yorkshire's landscape kicks in and won't let you off it's hook again. Tiny roads through gentle hills in an evergreen scenery, this area offers quite amazing views.

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47.9 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

42.4 km

2.30 km

1.16 km

1.12 km

790 m

202 m

Surfaces

40.1 km

4.93 km

2.25 km

643 m

Elevation

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Highest point (270 m)

Lowest point (60 m)

Weather

Friday 29 May

23°C

9°C

0 %

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Brimham Rocks – Ripley Castle Waterfall loop from Grantley

Heather fields in the Nidderdale National Landscape

Brimham Rocks

Sophie's Coffee Shop & Delicatessen

Ripley Castle Waterfall

Ripley Castle and Bridge

View Towards Warsill

How Hill and St. Michael's Church

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