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United Kingdom
England
Yorkshire And The Humber
North Yorkshire

View of Knaresborough Viaduct – Knaresborough Viaduct loop from Starbeck

Routes
Mountain biking trails
United Kingdom
England
Yorkshire And The Humber
North Yorkshire

View of Knaresborough Viaduct – Knaresborough Viaduct loop from Starbeck

Moderate

4.0

(1)

7

riders

View of Knaresborough Viaduct – Knaresborough Viaduct loop from Starbeck

02:02

31.4km

290m

Mountain biking

Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 10, 2026

Tips

Includes segments that go up or down a series of steps

You may need to carry your bike.

After 53 m for 10 m

After 31.4 km for 10 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Train Station

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1

2.66 km

View of Knaresborough Viaduct

Highlight • River

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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2

2.97 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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3

3.09 km

Right on the River Nidd, this lovely cafe welcomes cyclists and dog walkers with a genuine smile, serves delicious coffee, and literally the tastiest pancakes in Yorkshire (along with a host of other homemade cakes too).

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4

3.13 km

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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5

10.2 km

6

12.6 km

The Bay Horse Inn

Highlight • Restaurant

16.5 km

Brick Kiln Plantation

Forest

17.8 km

Brown Hill Wood

Forest

9

22.2 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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10

22.8 km

View of Crimple Valley Viaduct

Highlight • Monument

From here you can see the whole length of this impressing bridge. Better in real life than on photos due to the aspect ratio.

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31.4 km

End point

Train Station

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

8.73 km

7.92 km

5.51 km

4.87 km

3.21 km

1.14 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

18.1 km

4.68 km

3.07 km

3.06 km

1.80 km

635 m

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Sunday 17 May

14°C

4°C

49 %

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