Bluebell Woods – Ripley Castle Waterfall loop from Harrogate

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Bluebell Woods – Ripley Castle Waterfall loop from Harrogate

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Bluebell Woods – Ripley Castle Waterfall loop from Harrogate

04:00

65.8km

670m

Mountain biking

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

Last updated: August 20, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 5.61 km for 147 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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Forest

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Farnham Mires SSSI

Nature Reserve

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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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Forest Trail in Nidderdale National Landscape

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

Avoid after heavy rain, fast and flowy in the dry

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View of the Lake in Nidderdale National Landscape

Highlight • Forest

Avoid after heavy rain, fast and flowy in the dry

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Brimham Rocks SSSI

Nature Reserve

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Climb in Nidderdale National Landscape

Highlight • Viewpoint

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Bluebell Woods

Highlight • Natural

58.0 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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61.0 km

Sig's Wood

Forest

61.8 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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61.9 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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