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Bilton Greenway – Ripley Castle Waterfall loop from Starbeck

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Bilton Greenway – Ripley Castle Waterfall loop from Starbeck

Hard

5.0

(1)

155

runners

Bilton Greenway – Ripley Castle Waterfall loop from Starbeck

01:36

15.1km

70m

Running

Hard run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 26, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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1.54 km

Harrogate Gasworks Railway Plaque

Highlight • Historical Site

3.66 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 …

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3.75 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.

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3.79 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.

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4.56 km

Sig's Wood

Forest

7.30 km

The Boar's Head

Highlight • Pub

Very nice pub Had a great lunch here.

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7.32 km

Ripley Castle and Bridge

Highlight • Castle

Ripley Castle is a country mansion rather than a castle, and although privately owned, is open to the public for guided tours. There is a Castle Tearoom if you are …

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7.60 km

Ripley Castle Waterfall

Highlight • Waterfall

Easy cycling, although track is shared with pedestrians and, dogs are often off the lead!

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15.1 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

10.2 km

2.48 km

1.85 km

280 m

215 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

13.1 km

1.07 km

862 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Weather

Wednesday 29 July

21°C

11°C

0 %

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Bilton Greenway – Ripley Castle Waterfall loop from Starbeck

Harrogate Gasworks Railway Plaque

View of the Nidd Gorge from the Nidd Viaduct.

Bilton Greenway

Nidderdale Greenway Over Nidd Moor

The Boar's Head

Ripley Castle and Bridge

Ripley Castle Waterfall

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