Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: November 14, 2025

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3.04 km

Sig's Wood

Forest

4.69 km

Nidd Viaduct

Highlight • Monument

The Nidd Viaduct, otherwise known as the Bilton Viaduct spans the River Nidd. It was built in 1849 to carry the Leeds & Thirsk Railway across the Nidd Gorge.

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5.48 km

Bench With View of Scotton Flax Mill

Highlight • River

Scotton Flax Mill was powered by the river with a weir that was removed in early 2022. The mill produced yarn from raw flax for hard wearing cloth and operated …

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7.55 km

Burgess Bridge, Nidd Gorge

Highlight • Viewpoint

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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10.3 km

Foolish Wood

Forest

10.7 km

Knaresborough Bed Race Parade

Highlight • Structure

10.8 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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20.8 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

10.6 km

5.54 km

3.77 km

549 m

270 m

Surfaces

9.60 km

4.36 km

3.12 km

2.59 km

815 m

272 m

Elevation

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