Ripley Castle Waterfall – Studley Royal Deer Park loop from Old Spring Wood

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Ripley Castle Waterfall – Studley Royal Deer Park loop from Old Spring Wood

Moderate

riders

Ripley Castle Waterfall – Studley Royal Deer Park loop from Old Spring Wood

04:07

67.0km

800m

Mountain biking

Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: November 5, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 13.0 km for 144 m

After 21.0 km for 156 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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11.8 km

Ripley Castle Waterfall

Highlight • Waterfall

Easy cycling, although track is shared with pedestrians and, dogs are often off the lead!

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16.1 km

Sig's Wood

Forest

16.8 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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21.0 km

Foolish Wood

Forest

22.0 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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34.9 km

Burton Leonard Post Office & Hot food

Highlight • Rest Area

A great place to stop for a coffee and cake or a bacon butty.

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48.5 km

Studley Royal Deer Park

Highlight • Historical Site

Riding through Studley Royal Deer Park you may be lucky enough to spot some of its famous inhabitants, the 500 Red, Fallow and Sika deer.

Here you will pedal along …

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