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View of Knaresborough Viaduct – Bilton Greenway loop from Harrogate

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Yorkshire And The Humber

North Yorkshire

View of Knaresborough Viaduct – Bilton Greenway loop from Harrogate

Moderate

3.3

(4)

108

riders

View of Knaresborough Viaduct – Bilton Greenway loop from Harrogate

01:38

26.9km

190m

Cycling

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: April 19, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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4.19 km

Beryl Burton Cycleway

Highlight • Cycleway

6.93 km

The Black Mulberry Café, Knaresborough

Highlight • River

Right on the River Nidd, this lovely cafe welcomes cyclists and dog walkers with a genuine smile, serves delicious coffee, and literally the tastiest pancakes in Yorkshire (along with a host of other homemade cakes too).

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7.85 km

St. Robert's Cave and Sculptures on Abbey Road

Highlight (Segment) • Historical Site

NCN Route 636 follows the route of the River Nidd, continuing along Abbey Road, a quiet (and gated) road around Knaresborough.

Along with the river views, other points of interest …

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12.0 km

Knaresborough Viaduct

Highlight • Monument

Knaresborough Viaduct is a viaduct in the North Yorkshire town of Knaresborough, England. The viaduct carries the Harrogate line over the River Nidd in the town. The viaduct was supposed …

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12.4 km

View of Knaresborough Viaduct

Highlight • River

Nidd Gorge is a ravine of about 3 miles in length between Nidd viaduct and Grimbald bridge. The Knaresborough section along which the NCN 636 runs offers a spectacular viewpoint of the town and bridges.

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16.8 km

View of the Nidd Gorge from the Nidd Viaduct.

Highlight • Viewpoint

The Nidd Viaduct spans the Nidd Gorge at Bilton, near Harrogate. It is sometimes known as the Bilton Viaduct and was built in 1848. From here you can enjoy gorgeous …

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16.9 km

Bilton Greenway

Highlight • Cycleway

Great, traffic- free route from Ripley to Harrogate. A lot of the roads into and around Harrogate aren't very cycling-friendly so it's great to have this option.

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17.7 km

Sig's Wood

Forest

19.8 km

Ripley Bridge and Waterfall

Highlight • Bridge

26.9 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

13.8 km

7.58 km

3.37 km

1.49 km

457 m

109 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

22.9 km

2.91 km

1.03 km

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (120 m)

Lowest point (40 m)

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Saturday 9 May

12°C

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View of Knaresborough Viaduct – Bilton Greenway loop from Harrogate

Beryl Burton Cycleway

The Black Mulberry Café, Knaresborough

St. Robert's Cave and Sculptures on Abbey Road

Knaresborough Viaduct

View of Knaresborough Viaduct

View of the Nidd Gorge from the Nidd Viaduct.

Bilton Greenway

Ripley Bridge and Waterfall

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