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View of Knaresborough Viaduct – Bilton Greenway loop from Knaresborough

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Bike touring routes & trails

United Kingdom

England

Yorkshire And The Humber

North Yorkshire

Harrogate

Knaresborough

View of Knaresborough Viaduct – Bilton Greenway loop from Knaresborough

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View of Knaresborough Viaduct – Bilton Greenway loop from Knaresborough

00:38

10.0km

100m

Cycling

Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: April 18, 2026

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Includes segments that go up or down a series of steps

You may need to carry your bike.

After 22 m for 8 m

After 10.0 km for 8 m

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Start point

Train Station

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202 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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518 m

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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2.83 km

Beryl Burton Cycleway

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3.79 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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4.98 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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5.07 km

Bilton Greenway

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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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5.11 km

Nidderdale Greenway Over Nidd Moor

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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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9.65 km

Knaresborough Bed Race Parade

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10.0 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

4.51 km

3.42 km

1.15 km

530 m

216 m

183 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

8.62 km

1.21 km

175 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Lowest point (40 m)

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Wednesday 27 May

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View of Knaresborough Viaduct – Bilton Greenway loop from Knaresborough

Knaresborough Viaduct