The Top 9 Natural Monuments around Ripley
Ripley’s landscape is a beautiful place to explore — something that you can best experience by visiting one of our 9
beautiful natural monuments around Ripley. To help you find the one for, you can see all the details you need to explore the best natural monuments, and better plan your next outdoor adventure!
beautiful natural monuments around Ripley. To help you find the one for, you can see all the details you need to explore the best natural monuments, and better plan your next outdoor adventure!
Last updated: November 14, 2025
Brimham Rocks
Highlight • Natural Monument
The breathtakingly-beautiful rock formations of Brimham Rocks were created by an enormous river some 350 million years ago. They have since been shaped by millions of years worth of wind, …
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Old Spring Wood
Highlight • Historical Site
Old Spring Wood is not just any wood; it has proper history. It dates back to prehistoric times and has been managed since in a variety of ways. There are …
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High Wood and Horse Wood, Nidderdale
Highlight • Forest
This area is renowned for its dramatic geological features, including sandstone outcrops that have earned names like Druid's Needle, The Eagle, and The Dancing Bear. These formations have developed over …
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Druid's Writing Desk
Highlight • Natural
One of the more astonishing rocks at Brimham Rocks. The name Druid's writing desk was mentioned as far back as 1843 in the Leeds Times.
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Riva Hill Summit
Highlight • Viewpoint
Riva Hill 245.6m P15.6 (806ft)
(Hill ID: 512335) [JNSA s11332]
County of Yorkshire Definitive List summit.
Nidderdale National Landscape Definitive List summit.
(Hill ID: 512335) [JNSA s11332]
County of Yorkshire Definitive List summit.
Nidderdale National Landscape Definitive List summit.
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