Brimham Rocks, once known as Brimham Crags, is a 183.9-hectare (454-acre) biological Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI) and Geological Conservation Review (GCR) site, 8 miles (13 km) north-west of Harrogate, North Yorkshire, England, on Brimham Moor in the Nidderdale Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.

Jun 3, 2013 · The 50-acre expanse of Brimham Moor in North Yorkshire, England is home to a number of curious rock formations shaped by tens of thousands of years of erosion, but the most impressive of all is...

Feb 13, 2023 · Idol Rock is probably the most famous rock here at Brimham. A lot of the rocks here have the look of an impossible balancing act, a huge rock balancing on a miniature neck or stand. The best example would be idol rock, and has to be seen to be believed.

Rock idol, height 4.5 meters, looks like she is about to fall, but in fact it is quite stable. Giant stone formation is estimated to having a weight of 200 tons, is teetering on the basis of...

Aug 14, 2023 · Idol Rock: Idol Rock is an impressive pillar-like formation with a more massive upper section balanced on a smaller pedestal. It showcases the dynamic interplay between the forces of erosion and the resilience of the rock layers.

Jun 28, 2014 · Brimhem Moore, an area of 20 hectares, in North Yorkshire, England, situated some interesting rock formations, created tens of thousands of years of erosion, but the most impressive of these is the Idol Rock - 200-ton monolith, balancing on …

May 30, 2017 · Brimham Moor in North Yorkshire, England is where you will find some of the strangest rock formations in England. Contorted and otherworldly, these natural sculptures have, over the years, been given names such as The Lovers, the Druid’s Writing Desk, The Sphinx, The Watchdog and The Dancing Bear.

Nestled within the expansive Brimham Moor in North Yorkshire, England, lies a collection of intriguing rock formations sculpted by thousands of years of erosion. Among these geological wonders, Idol Rock stands out as the most impressive—a colossal 200-ton monolith precariously balanced on a tiny pyramidal base.

Oct 13, 2017 · The Brimham Rocks comprise a large number of unusual millstone grit rock formations caused by water, glacial and wind erosions. They are located about three miles east of Pateley Bridge. The Idol is probably the most famous …

Apr 2, 2005 · Idol Rock - Brimham Rocks Covering an area of over 1 square kilometre on Brimham Moor in Nidderdale these millstone grit stacks have been eroded by glaciation, wind and rain to produce many fantastic shapes.