Things To Do

Great for family walks, Brimham Rocks is a collection of amazing rock formations to create a wonderful labyrinth of paths for you and your family to explore. These rock formations came as a product of weathering for over 300 million years, geologists have found that the formations were created from sand & grit from a river originating in Norway!

Perfect for climbers and scramblers, there are many large formations that give way to spectacular views and make up to be one of the most iconic landscapes in Yorkshire. They are open dusk till dawn, 365 days a year with a dedicated car park and dogs are welcome but must be kept on their lead as to not disturb the wildlife.

One of the biggest gorge's in North Yorkshire, How Stean Gorge is around 1km long and is nearly 80ft deep in some places. Formed by thousands of years of water erosion, this Gorge is one of the greatest limestone features in the Yorkshire Dales. As a popular attraction, there have been paths, bridges and railings made so that people can explore and access the gorge in a safe and fun manor. For a small entrance fee you can take all the time you need to fully enjoy the gorge from Gorge Walking to abseiling, there's tons of fun to be had at the gorge.

As a historical World Heritage site, Fountains Abbey offer a look into our past. Originally created back in 1132, Fountains Abbey now heralds as on if the largest and best preserved Cistercian Monasteries in England.

The ruins are a perfect setting for a walk through history, to take in the great views and have a great time out with friends and family and even have a guided tour to learn more about the creation of the Monastery to it's eventual dissolution and how it was saved by the National Trust.