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View of Knaresborough Viaduct – Bilton Greenway loop from Knaresborough

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Yorkshire And The Humber

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Harrogate

Knaresborough

View of Knaresborough Viaduct – Bilton Greenway loop from Knaresborough

Hard

runners

View of Knaresborough Viaduct – Bilton Greenway loop from Knaresborough

01:52

17.0km

150m

Running

Hard run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 23, 2026

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2.07 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).

It's open Tuesday to Friday 9:30-4:30, Sat and Sun 9.30-5.00.

There are even cyclist-specific deals on coffee and cake etc. Local cycling clubs are encouraged to sign up for loyalty prices, and let the cafe know in advance if you're coming in a big group.

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2.19 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 to have opened in 1848, but the first construction collapsed into the river very near to completion, which necessitated a new viaduct and delayed the opening of the line through Knaresborough by three years.

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2.55 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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8.23 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 views of the Nidd Gorge.

The Nidd Gorge was carved out of the sandstone during the last ice age. It has very steep sides and the viaduct was necessary to carry the Leeds and Thirsk railway across the ravine.

The viaduct is no longer in use as the railway was closed in 1967, but future restoration is possible as the local council look to improve transport links.

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8.32 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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8.36 km

Nidderdale Greenway Over Nidd Moor

Highlight • Cycleway

The Nidderdale Greenway is a 4.2-mile (6.5km) route on the National Cycle Network, connecting Harrogate to Ripley. Great views throughout, especially going over Nidd Moor.

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9.13 km

Sig's Wood

Forest

11.3 km

Gardiner's Arms

Highlight • Pub

This pub was built around 1698 and is a traditional stone pub with a flagged floor and large fireplace. The pub is a Sam Smiths pub, meaning the beer is very reasonable. The pub does not offer food - however, walkers are welcome to eat a packed lunch in the pubs generous beer garden which has many tables and a stream backing onto woodland as long as you buy a drink.

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14.5 km

Knaresborough Bed Race Parade

Highlight • Structure

17.0 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

5.09 km

2.76 km

2.08 km

1.80 km

1.79 km

1.33 km

1.29 km

885 m

Surfaces

9.90 km

3.85 km

1.43 km

1.29 km

545 m

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Tuesday 25 August

23°C

13°C

52 %

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View of Knaresborough Viaduct – Bilton Greenway loop from Knaresborough

The Black Mulberry Café, Knaresborough

Knaresborough Viaduct

View of Knaresborough Viaduct

View of the Nidd Gorge from the Nidd Viaduct.

Bilton Greenway

Nidderdale Greenway Over Nidd Moor

Gardiner's Arms

Knaresborough Bed Race Parade

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