View of Crimple Valley Viaduct – Bilton Greenway loop from Pannal

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View of Crimple Valley Viaduct – Bilton Greenway loop from Pannal

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View of Crimple Valley Viaduct – Bilton Greenway loop from Pannal

01:53

28.6km

260m

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 8, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment that goes up or down a series of steps

You may need to carry your bike.

After 23 m for 10 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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3.05 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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3.97 km

Crimple Valley Viaduct

Highlight • Other

You can actually walk a nice loop under the viaduct, thus better on foot than by bike.

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11.9 km

View of the Nidd Gorge from the Nidd Viaduct.

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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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12.0 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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12.8 km

Sig's Wood

Forest

14.4 km

Skills Trails in the Woods

Highlight • Forest

Nice spot to practice some MTB skills

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14.5 km

Grassy Path Along the Gravel

Highlight • Trail

15.5 km

Ripley Castle and Bridge

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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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19.0 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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