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Bilton Greenway – The Boar's Head loop from Bilton

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Bilton Greenway – The Boar's Head loop from Bilton

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Bilton Greenway – The Boar's Head loop from Bilton

02:19

8.99km

50m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 18, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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845 m

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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937 m

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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1.75 km

Sig's Wood

Forest

3.31 km

Limekiln Wood

Forest

4.49 km

The Boar's Head

Highlight • Pub

Very nice pub Had a great lunch here.

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4.51 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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8.03 km

Nidderdale Greenway Over Nidd Moor

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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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8.99 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

6.85 km

1.37 km

586 m

192 m

Surfaces

7.16 km

1.08 km

404 m

334 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Thursday 2 July

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Bilton Greenway – The Boar's Head loop from Bilton

View of the Nidd Gorge from the Nidd Viaduct.

Bilton Greenway

The Boar's Head

Ripley Castle and Bridge

Nidderdale Greenway Over Nidd Moor

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