Moderate gravel 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 16, 2025

Download GPX

Save

Move start point

Edit route

Navigate

Send to Phone

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

Get Directions

12.5 km

Knaresborough High Bridge

Highlight • River

From this bridge in Knaresborough you get wonderful views of the town, river and viaduct.

Tip by

12.6 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.

Tip by

12.6 km

View of the Knaresborough Viaduct

Highlight • River

Knaresborough Viaduct crosses the River Nidd allowing the Harrogate train line to reach Knaresborough.

A viaduct was built here in 1848 but as it was almost finished, it dramatically collapsed. …

Tip by

17.4 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 …

Tip by

17.5 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.

Tip by

17.5 km

Nidderdale Greenway Over Nidd Moor

Highlight • Cycleway

The Nidderdale Greenway is a 4.2-mile (6.5km) route on the National Cycle Network, connecting Harrogate to Ripley. Great views throughout, especially going over Nidd Moor.

Tip by

18.3 km

Sig's Wood

Forest

21.3 km

Ripley Castle, Lake Cascade Overflow.

Highlight • Waterfall

21.6 km

Ripley Castle

Highlight • Settlement

In great condition for a 14th century house, Ripley Castle is a great place to stop for a break. You can pay £5 to access the gardens and grounds.

Tip by

27.3 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

8.21 km

7.06 km

4.45 km

3.39 km

2.11 km

2.04 km

Surfaces

20.6 km

4.35 km

899 m

871 m

509 m

Elevation

Highest point (100 m)

Lowest point (30 m)

Weather

Today

Tuesday 18 November

5°C

1°C

100 %

If you start your activity now...

Max wind speed: 11.0 km/h

to get more detailed weather forecasts along your route

Our route recommendations are based on thousands of hikes, rides, and runs completed by other people on komoot.

Nearby routes

Hard

5.0

Hambleton Horizon – Gravel Explorer 50 km

04:46h

48.4km

850m

Hard

4.0

Rombald's Ride from Ilkley — Nidderdale National Landscape

02:42h

31.0km

620m

Hard

4.9

Rievaulx Raider – Gravel Explorer 38 km

03:30h

36.5km

650m

Hard

5.0

Moorland Meander – Gravel Explorer 25 km

02:11h

23.9km

220m

Hard

Woodland Singletrack Trail – Garforth Tunnel loop from Park Villas

03:07h

36.0km

290m

Hard

East Morton to Silsden Road – Keighley Gate Climb loop from Ilkley

02:44h

31.7km

630m

Moderate

4.3

Apperley Bridge Marina – Tin Bridge Over the River Aire loop from Eccleshill

02:09h

32.0km

250m

Hard

4.8

Spofforth Castle Ruins – Descent to the River loop from Cross Gates

03:57h

52.5km

480m

Moderate

4.8

Apperley Bridge Marina – Tin Bridge Over the River Aire loop from Burley Park

02:36h

38.3km

320m

Moderate

Eccup Reservoir Dam Wall – Woodland Singletrack Trail loop from Lady Wood

02:02h

25.5km

270m

Moderate

4.0

Woodland Path – Stanley Ferry Marina loop from Burley Park

03:39h

55.0km

180m

Hard

4.4

Bingley Five Rise Locks – Bingley Five Rise Locks loop from Menston

03:28h

44.7km

620m

View of Knaresborough Viaduct – Bilton Greenway loop from Burton Leonard

Knaresborough High Bridge