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View of Knaresborough Viaduct – Knaresborough High Bridge loop from Starbeck

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United Kingdom
England
Yorkshire And The Humber
North Yorkshire

View of Knaresborough Viaduct – Knaresborough High Bridge loop from Starbeck

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View of Knaresborough Viaduct – Knaresborough High Bridge loop from Starbeck

03:08

53.1km

320m

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: October 16, 2025

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Start point

Train Station

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2.21 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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2.66 km

Knaresborough Viaduct

Highlight • Bridge

3

3.56 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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16.3 km

Burton Leonard Village

Highlight • Pub

Nice village with great cafe/post office - coffee and cake good -also do hot and cold sandwiches.
Pub looks nice but didn't go in.

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5

19.3 km

Bench by the Stream in Bishop Monkton

Highlight • River

A perfect place to sit and and have a rest in a beautiful North Yorkshire village.

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6

29.0 km

Boroughbridge Weir and Canal

Highlight • River

Nice picnic stop - only a short ride into the town with a good selection of shops

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7

29.5 km

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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8

50.9 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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53.1 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

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41.7 km

6.09 km

3.15 km

1.93 km

< 100 m

< 100 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

51.6 km

1.42 km

< 100 m

< 100 m

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