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View of Knaresborough Viaduct – Bilton Greenway loop from Scotton

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Yorkshire And The Humber

North Yorkshire

View of Knaresborough Viaduct – Bilton Greenway loop from Scotton

Moderate

3

riders

View of Knaresborough Viaduct – Bilton Greenway loop from Scotton

01:15

20.9km

150m

Cycling

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: July 19, 2026

Waypoints

A

Start point

Parking

1

2.50 km

View of Knaresborough Viaduct

Highlight • River

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

8.87 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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3

8.96 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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4

9.00 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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5

11.5 km

Grassy Path Along the Gravel

Highlight • Trail

6

11.9 km

Ripley Bridge and Waterfall

Highlight • Bridge

7

12.9 km

Ripley Castle and Bridge

Highlight • Castle

Ripley Castle is a country mansion rather than a castle, and although privately owned, is open to the public for guided tours. There is a Castle Tearoom if you are …

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8

12.9 km

The Boar's Head

Highlight • Pub

Very nice pub Had a great lunch here.

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B

20.9 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

9.02 km

6.92 km

3.23 km

1.65 km

146 m

Surfaces

19.5 km

1.17 km

228 m

< 100 m

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Sunday 11 October

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4°C

33 %

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