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Bilton Greenway – Ripley Bridge and Waterfall loop from Boroughbridge

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Boroughbridge

Bilton Greenway – Ripley Bridge and Waterfall loop from Boroughbridge

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Bilton Greenway – Ripley Bridge and Waterfall loop from Boroughbridge

03:02

51.2km

350m

Cycling

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: May 10, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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281 m

Havenhands The Bakers

Highlight • Cafe

By far the best pastries I've had in the area. Great for a refueling stop!

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11.1 km

Farnham Mires SSSI

Nature Reserve

17.9 km

Grassy Path Along the Gravel

Highlight • Trail

19.6 km

Sig's Wood

Forest

20.4 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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20.5 km

View of the Nidd Gorge from the Nidd Viaduct.

Highlight • Viewpoint

The Nidd Viaduct spans the Nidd Gorge at Bilton, near Harrogate. It is sometimes known as the Bilton Viaduct and was built in 1848. From here you can enjoy gorgeous …

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24.6 km

Harrogate Tap

Highlight • Pub

Great post-ride refreshment before getting the train

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25.5 km

Prologue Café & Bike Shop

Highlight • Rest Area

Hub of cycling in Harrogate. Good coffee and cakes. Conjoined bike shop so easy to spend

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26.9 km

Café Mamma Amelia

Highlight • Cafe

A lovely cafe run by a lovely Italian guy who does what I understand is Italian home food. no real cycle parking so to speak but small groups should manage.

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33.4 km

Ripley Bridge and Waterfall

Highlight • Bridge

51.2 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

35.0 km

10.8 km

2.67 km

2.39 km

199 m

173 m

Surfaces

49.4 km

989 m

832 m

Elevation

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Highest point (120 m)

Lowest point (10 m)

Weather

Tuesday 12 May

11°C

4°C

74 %

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Bilton Greenway – Ripley Bridge and Waterfall loop from Boroughbridge

Havenhands The Bakers

Grassy Path Along the Gravel

Bilton Greenway

View of the Nidd Gorge from the Nidd Viaduct.

Harrogate Tap

Prologue Café & Bike Shop

Café Mamma Amelia

Ripley Bridge and Waterfall

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