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Yorkshire And The Humber

North Yorkshire

Harrogate

Kirk Hammerton

View of Knaresborough Viaduct – Knaresborough Viaduct loop from Hammerton

Routes

Bike touring routes & trails

United Kingdom

England

Yorkshire And The Humber

North Yorkshire

Harrogate

Kirk Hammerton

View of Knaresborough Viaduct – Knaresborough Viaduct loop from Hammerton

Moderate

riders

View of Knaresborough Viaduct – Knaresborough Viaduct loop from Hammerton

02:38

44.3km

250m

Cycling

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: July 17, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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8.06 km

Ouse Gill Beck

Highlight • Viewpoint

Stop to admire a view that Anne Bronte sketched. Check out the info board with loads of great history and facts about local wildlife.

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9.09 km

Boroughbridge Village Shop and Coffee Stop

Highlight • Rest Area

Bike friendly village shop coffee flapjack lovely owners

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16.3 km

Arkendale Church

Highlight • Religious Site

Take 10 minutes to rest on the bench (and have a coffee if you brought your flask).

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23.6 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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23.9 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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24.0 km

The Black Mulberry Café, Knaresborough

Highlight • River

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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24.1 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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25.0 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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29.0 km

Scalibar Wood

Forest

37.3 km

Charlotte's Wood

Forest

44.3 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

37.5 km

3.82 km

2.87 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

42.6 km

1.61 km

< 100 m

Elevation

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Ouse Gill Beck

Boroughbridge Village Shop and Coffee Stop

Arkendale Church