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

Last updated: January 21, 2026

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Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 42.8 km for 157 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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4.09 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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4.91 km

Sig's Wood

Forest

7.74 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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19.2 km

Studley Royal Deer Park and St Mary's Church

Highlight • Natural

Stunning ride through parkland, full of deer.

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19.7 km

Avenue at Studley Royal Deer Park

Highlight • Religious Site

A beautiful road with an avenue of trees straight across the Studley Royal Deer Park. The church and obelisk are at the western end.

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20.7 km

Studley Royal Archway and Avenue

Highlight • Viewpoint

The long, stunning driveway at Studley Royal.

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27.0 km

Church of St Michael and All Angels

Highlight • Historical Site

St Michael and All Angels' Church, Littlethorpe is a Grade II listed parish church in the Church of England in Littlethorpe, North Yorkshire England.

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42.4 km

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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42.9 km

Foolish Wood

Forest

49.0 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

29.8 km

9.41 km

4.06 km

2.53 km

1.83 km

1.33 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

46.5 km

1.17 km

1.11 km

177 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (140 m)

Lowest point (20 m)

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Friday 17 April

12°C

6°C

27 %

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