Easy road ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: November 3, 2025

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2.21 km

View of the Knaresborough Viaduct

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Knaresborough Viaduct crosses the River Nidd allowing the Harrogate train line to reach Knaresborough.

A viaduct was built here in 1848 but as it was almost finished, it dramatically collapsed. …

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2.66 km

The Black Mulberry Café, Knaresborough

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Right on the River Nidd, this lovely cafe welcomes cyclists and dog walkers with a genuine smile, serves delicious coffee, and literally the tastiest pancakes in Yorkshire (along with a host of other homemade cakes too).

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14.6 km

Sunrise Over the Vale of York

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Top tip is to get up early!

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16.8 km

Quiet Country Lane

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Very little traffic so a chance to up the cadence and average km/h

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24.8 km

Boroughbridge High Street

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The town of Boroughbridge has a bustling high street with plenty of cafes and a bakery for refuelling and recharging.

Boroughbridge is halfway between London and Edinburgh so was historically …

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26.0 km

Country Lane

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36.7 km

Farnham Mires SSSI

Nature Reserve

43.4 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

33.2 km

7.26 km

1.93 km

821 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

42.1 km

1.23 km

< 100 m

Elevation

Highest point (100 m)

Lowest point (10 m)

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The Black Mulberry Café, Knaresborough

Sunrise Over the Vale of York

Quiet Country Lane

Boroughbridge High Street

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