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Hollybank Lane – Bilton Greenway loop from Hampsthwaite

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Yorkshire And The Humber

North Yorkshire

Hollybank Lane – Bilton Greenway loop from Hampsthwaite

Moderate

11

riders

Hollybank Lane – Bilton Greenway loop from Hampsthwaite

01:45

26.7km

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: October 16, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through a protected area

Please check local regulations for:

Nidderdale National Landscape

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

1

8.25 km

Sophie's Coffee Shop & Delicatessen

Highlight • Restaurant

2

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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3

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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4

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

6

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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7

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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8

20.2 km

Harrogate Tap

Highlight • Pub

Great post-ride refreshment before getting the train

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9

21.1 km

Prologue Café & Bike Shop

Highlight • Rest Area

Hub of cycling in Harrogate. Good coffee and cakes. Conjoined bike shop so easy to spend

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B

26.7 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

10.9 km

10.0 km

3.16 km

2.15 km

330 m

< 100 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

23.0 km

2.78 km

551 m

330 m

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Highest point (180 m)

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Thursday 15 October

13°C

5°C

21 %

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