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Local Attractions

Brimham Rocks Self-Catering Holiday Cottages is surrounded by some of the finest scenery in Nidderdale and the Yorkshire Dales. Beautiful scenery and walking areas can be found in every direction as you travel away from the property. The following list of attractions can also be reached, in less than one hour, in your car.

		Towns and cities Pateley Bridge (10 mins), Harrogate (25mins), Ripon (15mins), York (50mins), Knaresborough (20mins), Skipton (30mins), Thirsk (35mins), Masham (35mins), Hawes (60mins), Otley (25mins), Ilkley (35mins) Leyburn(50mins) – plus many well known villages such as Grassington, Burnsall, Lofthouse/Middlesmoor, Kettlewell, Kirkby Malzeard, Ripley, Blubberhouses etc are all within easy driving distance.
		Natural features and attractions Brimham Rocks, How Stean Gorge, Stump Cross Caverns, Troller’s Gill, Malham Cove, Malham Tarn, Kilnsey Crag and park, Upper Nidderdale, Buckden Pike, Scar House Reservoir, Ingleton Falls, Sections of the Pennine Way, Riverside Walks in Nidderdale, Wharfedale, Langstrathdale,
		Historical Monuments and country houses Fountains Abbey, Knaresborough Castle, Ripley Castle, Middleham Castle, Bolton Abbey, Jervaulx Abbey, Skipton Castle, York Minster and city centre, Ripon Cathedral, Harewood House, Newby Hall, Parceval Hall.
		Other attractions for all the family Lightwater Valley theme park and shopping complex, Mother Shipton’s Cave, Thorp Perrow Arboretum, Harlow Carr (RHS) Garden, Embsay and Bolton Abbey Steam Railway, Black Sheep Brewery (Masham), Nidderdale Llamas, Leyburn Craft Centre, Wensleydale Creamery (Hawes), Valley Gardens and playground(Harrogate),
		Market Days, Country Fairs and Shows Most Yorkshire Dales Towns hold markets during the week adding extra spice to a visit. In addition, being a country area, there are many Shows and Fairs throughout the year which are worth a visit. Our cottage information pack is full of places to visit and details of market days and show days.
		Horse Racing Horse Racing takes place at Ripon, Thirsk, Catterick, York, Beverley, Pontefract Doncaster and Redcar – all within easy reach. Night meetings are a feature of racing in the summer months.
		Wildlife, Flora and Fauna We frequently see Buzzards, Curlews, Plovers, Herons and wild geese and fowl in the fields surrounding the property. In addition, most common finches, tits, woodpeckers, warblers and swallows nest in the grounds or nearby. The meadows and verges adjacent to the cottage complex are full of wildflowers and foxes, badgers, stoats and weasels are often visible. If you love nature, you’ll love Brimham Rocks Cottages.
		Here to help We will be delighted to help you plan your days out and guide you on the best routes to take. You only have to ask.

Local Attractions

Towns and cities

Natural features and attractions

Historical Monuments and country houses

Other attractions for all the family

Market Days, Country Fairs and Shows

Horse Racing

Wildlife, Flora and Fauna

Here to help