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Hollybank Lane – Bilton Greenway loop from Hampsthwaite

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England

Yorkshire And The Humber

North Yorkshire

Harrogate

Hampsthwaite

Hollybank Lane – Bilton Greenway loop from Hampsthwaite

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Hollybank Lane – Bilton Greenway loop from Hampsthwaite

01:44

26.3km

350m

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 19, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through a protected area

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Nidderdale National Landscape

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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8.25 km

Sophie's Coffee Shop & Delicatessen

Highlight • Restaurant

10.5 km

Hollybank Lane

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

Beautiful Section, closed to traffic. Smooth surface, but go slow and share the joy with the walkers.

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12.2 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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12.5 km

The Boar's Head

Highlight • Pub

Very nice pub Had a great lunch here.

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15.2 km

Sig's Wood

Forest

16.0 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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16.0 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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16.1 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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20.2 km

Harrogate Tap

Highlight • Pub

Great post-ride refreshment before getting the train

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26.3 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

10.8 km

10.0 km

3.09 km

1.87 km

349 m

111 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

22.6 km

2.89 km

528 m

349 m

Elevation

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Highest point (180 m)

Lowest point (60 m)

Weather

Friday 28 August

18°C

13°C

87 %

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Max wind speed: 12.0 km/h

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Hollybank Lane – Bilton Greenway loop from Hampsthwaite

Sophie's Coffee Shop & Delicatessen

Hollybank Lane

Ripley Castle Waterfall

The Boar's Head

Nidderdale Greenway Over Nidd Moor

Bilton Greenway

View of the Nidd Gorge from the Nidd Viaduct.

Harrogate Tap

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