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Bilton Greenway – View of Knaresborough Viaduct loop from Wetherby

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Bilton Greenway – View of Knaresborough Viaduct loop from Wetherby

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Bilton Greenway – View of Knaresborough Viaduct loop from Wetherby

02:28

40.1km

320m

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: July 31, 2026

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Start point

Bus stop

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4.78 km

Spofforth Castle Ruins

Highlight • Castle

Spofforth held paramount significance as the primary residence of the Percy family, a pivotal and commanding lineage in the northern realms of England, until the concluding era of the 14th …

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18.9 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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19.0 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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19.8 km

Sig's Wood

Forest

25.1 km

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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25.4 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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25.6 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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25.6 km

Knaresborough Castle and view over the River Nidd

Highlight • Historical Site

Knaresborough Castle, a bastion cherished by medieval monarchs, graces its surroundings with a stunning presence, commanding a view over the flowing waters of the River Nidd. The castle's historical trail …

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26.5 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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30.5 km

Scalibar Wood

Forest

40.1 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

16.0 km

14.1 km

5.96 km

2.20 km

1.40 km

424 m

Surfaces

25.6 km

12.6 km

1.65 km

259 m

Elevation

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Highest point (120 m)

Lowest point (30 m)

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Monday 10 August

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Bilton Greenway – View of Knaresborough Viaduct loop from Wetherby

Spofforth Castle Ruins

View of the Nidd Gorge from the Nidd Viaduct.

Bilton Greenway

View of Knaresborough Viaduct

Knaresborough Viaduct

The Black Mulberry Café, Knaresborough

Knaresborough Castle and view over the River Nidd

St. Robert's Cave and Sculptures on Abbey Road

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