Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: November 7, 2025

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1.13 km

Knaresborough Castle and view over the River Nidd

Highlight • Historical Site

Knaresborough Castle, a bastion cherished by medieval monarchs, graces its surroundings with a stunning presence, commanding a view over the flowing waters of the River Nidd. The castle's historical trail …

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1.18 km

The Black Mulberry Café and Bistro

Highlight • Cafe

1.29 km

Knaresborough Viaduct

Highlight • Monument

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 …

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1.67 km

Knaresborough Bed Race Parade

Highlight • Structure

1.71 km

Mother Shipton's Cave

Highlight • Cave

England's oldest tourist attraction and the home of Yorkshire's most famous wise woman

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3.19 km

Foolish Wood

Forest

5.97 km

Burgess Bridge, Nidd Gorge

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The crossing known as Burgess Bridge, spanning the River Nidd, was built on the 19th of May 1988.

Placed with strategic precision, the bridge extends access to both banks within …

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9.24 km

St John's Church

Highlight • Religious Site

10.4 km

Knaresborough Castle

Highlight • Viewpoint

Knaresborough Castle resides on an outcrop overlooking the town of Knaresborough and Nidd Valley in North Yorkshire, England. The first reference to the castle occurred in 1129 when it was …

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10.5 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

3.87 km

2.86 km

1.56 km

1.29 km

650 m

303 m

Surfaces

3.11 km

2.59 km

2.36 km

1.32 km

642 m

511 m

Elevation

Highest point (90 m)

Lowest point (40 m)

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Knaresborough Castle and view over the River Nidd

The Black Mulberry Café and Bistro

Knaresborough Viaduct

Knaresborough Bed Race Parade

Mother Shipton's Cave

Burgess Bridge, Nidd Gorge

St John's Church

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