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Knaresborough Viaduct – Burgess Bridge, Nidd Gorge loop from Knaresborough

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Knaresborough

Knaresborough Viaduct – Burgess Bridge, Nidd Gorge loop from Knaresborough

Moderate

4.8

(56)

475

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Knaresborough Viaduct – Burgess Bridge, Nidd Gorge loop from Knaresborough

03:14

12.1km

140m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: April 17, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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205 m

Knaresborough Viaduct

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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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591 m

Knaresborough Bed Race Parade

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625 m

Mother Shipton's Cave

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England's oldest tourist attraction and the home of Yorkshire's most famous wise woman

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1.00 km

Foolish Wood

Forest

2.77 km

Lee Path

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3.78 km

Burgess Bridge, Nidd Gorge

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The crossing known as Burgess Bridge, spanning the River Nidd, was built on the 19th of May 1988.

Placed with strategic precision, the bridge extends access to both banks within …

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5.85 km

Bench With View of Scotton Flax Mill

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Scotton Flax Mill was powered by the river with a weir that was removed in early 2022. The mill produced yarn from raw flax for hard wearing cloth and operated …

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6.72 km

View of the Nidd Gorge from the Nidd Viaduct.

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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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8.02 km

Gardiner's Arms

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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 …

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12.1 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

3.77 km

3.04 km

2.47 km

1.32 km

877 m

493 m

106 m

Surfaces

4.70 km

2.48 km

1.86 km

1.79 km

1.05 km

192 m

Elevation

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Highest point (90 m)

Lowest point (40 m)

Weather

Tuesday 26 May

19°C

11°C

7 %

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Knaresborough Viaduct – Burgess Bridge, Nidd Gorge loop from Knaresborough

Knaresborough Viaduct

Knaresborough Bed Race Parade

Mother Shipton's Cave

Lee Path

Burgess Bridge, Nidd Gorge

Bench With View of Scotton Flax Mill

View of the Nidd Gorge from the Nidd Viaduct.

Gardiner's Arms

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