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: November 7, 2025

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Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

You'll need to dismount and push your bike.

After 16.2 km for 133 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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2.61 km

Wetherby Railway Path

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

Beware of dog walkers with uncontrolled dogs.

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17.4 km

Knaresborough High Bridge

Highlight • River

From this bridge in Knaresborough you get wonderful views of the town, river and viaduct.

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17.9 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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30.7 km

Bench by the Stream in Bishop Monkton

Highlight • River

A perfect place to sit and and have a rest in a beautiful North Yorkshire village.

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40.4 km

Boroughbridge Weir and Canal

Highlight • River

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

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51.0 km

Ouse Gill Beck

Highlight • Viewpoint

Stop to admire a view that Anne Bronte sketched. Check out the info board with loads of great history and facts about local wildlife.

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70.3 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

62.3 km

3.21 km

2.81 km

1.80 km

133 m

Surfaces

68.6 km

1.52 km

179 m

Elevation

Highest point (80 m)

Lowest point (10 m)

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