Knaresborough Viaduct – View of Knaresborough Viaduct loop from Farnham

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Harrogate

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Knaresborough Viaduct – View of Knaresborough Viaduct loop from Farnham

Moderate

riders

Knaresborough Viaduct – View of Knaresborough Viaduct loop from Farnham

02:36

43.5km

300m

Cycling

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

Last updated: October 16, 2026

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10.0 km

The Devil's Arrows

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The Devil's Arrows are three standing stones just outside Boroughbridge and next to the A1. The stones are millstone grit, thought to have been sourced at Plumpton Rocks near Knaresborough, about 9 miles away.

Legend has it that the Devil hurled the stones at nearby Aldborough but they fell short and they landed here. The tallest is 22.5ft, which is taller than stonehenge and the tallest standing stone in the UK after the monolith at Rudstone. It is believed there was once five stones but the fifth was removed in the hope that treasure was buried at its base.

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11.0 km

Boroughbridge Weir and Canal

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Nice picnic stop - only a short ride into the town with a good selection of shops

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11.5 km

Havenhands The Bakers

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By far the best pastries I've had in the area. Great for a refueling stop!

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24.3 km

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 to have opened in 1848, but the first construction collapsed into the river very near to completion, which necessitated a new viaduct and delayed the opening of the line through Knaresborough by three years.

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24.6 km

View of Knaresborough Viaduct

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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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31.0 km

Harrogate Tap

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Great post-ride refreshment before getting the train

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31.9 km

Prologue Café & Bike Shop

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The most popular and well used bike shop and cycling cafe in Harrogate. Great for spares or if you've got a problem, and the coffee and cakes are really good too. There is also a cycling club and group rides from the shop too.

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