Bridestones Moor
Eastwood Road, near Lydgate, Todmorden, West Yorkshire, OL14 8SA · Oldham & Rochdale
Ancient, uniquely shaped gritstone formations standing guard over the valley above Todmorden — the most famous rock has been weathered into a teardrop shape balanced on an impossibly slender base. It's free and open all hours, with roadside parking near the public footpath sign and a 10–15 minute uphill walk to reach the rocks. There are no facilities and no wheelchair-accessible parking or entrances, so come prepared for open moorland.
Spark Hub tip: Worth the drive — uphill moorland walk, no facilities
Visitor information
Visitor info
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, seven days a week
- Address
- Eastwood Road, near Lydgate, Todmorden, West Yorkshire, OL14 8SA
- Price
- Free
- Setting
- Outdoor
- Parking
- Roadside parking on the road opposite the Bridestones Moor public footpath sign (then a 10–15 minute uphill walk to the rocks); walkers also start from Lydgate village, 1.5 miles from Todmorden on the A646
Last checked Sun, 26 Jul 2026 · Food nearby, parents’ tips and more in the planner →
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