Pateley Challenge with Sandra Robinson
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Nidderdale Way & Brimham Rocks with Val Walmsley
9 miles (14.5km) with 825ft (250m) Ascent.
The walk today, for a B+ is relatively easy, but a look round Brimham Rocks with its fantastic prehistoric rock formations are worthy of spending a little time absorbing them.
The walk, which starts and ends in Pateley Bridge (toilets available), follows the river Nidd westerly for approximately 2½ miles, before leaving it to climb north east passing Knox Hall to Smelthouses, and then passed High Wood Farm to reach Brimham Rocks. This is one of the highest points in the area (978ft – 301mtr) and affords an excellent view of the surrounding countryside. A Café and Museum about the history of the rocks should be open, so we can spend a little time here before turning west and heading back. Leaving the rocks, we head north for a short while before joining the Nidderdale Way which we follow back to Pateley Bridge and the waiting coaches.
The Nidd & Nidderdale Way with Peter Stevens
7miles (11.25km) with 948ft (289m) Total Ascent
Todays walk starts and ends in Pateley Bridge (toilets available), with quite varied walking from moorland to river walking to almost tropical woodland passing small hamlets on the way. The climbing is mainly gradual and is spread over a distance.
Starting from the car park, we follow the river Nidd westerly for approximately 2½ miles to Smelthouses, where we join the Nidderdale Way. We now climb north east through a quite densely wooded area to Mill House. From here we turn north west and continue to follow the Nidderdale way back to Pateley Bridge. On this section we will pass through some beautiful little hamlets with water wheels, retro signs, Llamas and panoramic views of the valley below.
Yorkshire Mix with Alison & Lesley
6miles (9.7km) with 574ft (175m) Total Ascent
The majority of this walk is on good paths, mainly small lanes and tracks. The climbing is very gradual and there are very few stiles.
Leaving Pateley Bridge we walk north through the park on the West side of the river Nidd. Veering left towards Brigg House we continue across small fields to a road. After a quick pause to view the water wheel we begin to walk along Grange Lane. Taking the first footpath on our left we follow Ashfold Side Beck and begin a gentle climb up through the caravan parks, with pleasant views behind us.
Joining the Nidderdale Way, the path leads us up to the mines, where we weave our way through a couple of small spoil heaps. Still following the path as it begins to turn southeast at Providence House, we begin our slow descent, if it’s a clear day there should be good views across the valley. Passing Ladies Riggs, before reaching Eagle Hall we turn left and cut across the fields into Bridgehouse Gate and back once again to Pateley Bridge.