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 2, 2025

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Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

You'll need to dismount and push your bike.

After 15.9 km for 157 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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4.09 km

View of Crimple Valley Viaduct

Highlight • Monument

Stop at the gate for a great view from Spoil Bank across to Crimple Valley Viaduct.

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8.66 km

Brown Hill Wood

Forest

12.5 km

St. Robert's Cave and Sculptures on Abbey Road

Highlight (Segment) • Historical Site

NCN Route 636 follows the route of the River Nidd, continuing along Abbey Road, a quiet (and gated) road around Knaresborough.

Along with the river views, other points of interest …

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15.0 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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15.4 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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15.9 km

Foolish Wood

Forest

17.8 km

Beryl Burton Cycleway

Highlight • Cycleway

26.8 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

10.6 km

6.15 km

4.75 km

4.33 km

606 m

418 m

Surfaces

14.3 km

4.93 km

3.99 km

3.61 km

Elevation

Highest point (120 m)

Lowest point (40 m)

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