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Yorkshire And The Humber

North Yorkshire

Harrogate

Staveley

View of Knaresborough Viaduct – Bilton Greenway loop from Staveley

Yorkshire And The Humber

North Yorkshire

Harrogate

Staveley

View of Knaresborough Viaduct – Bilton Greenway loop from Staveley

Moderate

riders

View of Knaresborough Viaduct – Bilton Greenway loop from Staveley

02:10

50.0km

410m

Road cycling

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 19, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 15.8 km for 208 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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15.1 km

The Black Mulberry Café, Knaresborough

Highlight • River

Right on the River Nidd, this lovely cafe welcomes cyclists and dog walkers with a genuine smile, serves delicious coffee, and literally the tastiest pancakes in Yorkshire (along with a host of other homemade cakes too).

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15.2 km

Knaresborough Viaduct

Highlight • Monument

Knaresborough Viaduct is a viaduct in the North Yorkshire town of Knaresborough, England. The viaduct carries the Harrogate line over the River Nidd in the town. The viaduct was supposed …

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15.5 km

View of Knaresborough Viaduct

Highlight • River

Nidd Gorge is a ravine of about 3 miles in length between Nidd viaduct and Grimbald bridge. The Knaresborough section along which the NCN 636 runs offers a spectacular viewpoint of the town and bridges.

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15.9 km

Foolish Wood

Forest

19.9 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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20.0 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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20.8 km

Sig's Wood

Forest

23.0 km

Ripley Bridge and Waterfall

Highlight • Bridge

24.0 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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24.1 km

Paved Bridleway to Ripley Castle Gatehouse

Highlight (Segment) • Historical Site

Nice path to Ripley castle, fine on a road bike as all paved

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50.0 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

34.6 km

6.50 km

3.54 km

3.41 km

1.78 km

207 m

Surfaces

48.4 km

1.26 km

395 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Weather

Wednesday 15 July

27°C

10°C

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View of Knaresborough Viaduct – Bilton Greenway loop from Staveley

The Black Mulberry Café, Knaresborough

Knaresborough Viaduct

View of Knaresborough Viaduct

View of the Nidd Gorge from the Nidd Viaduct.

Bilton Greenway

Ripley Bridge and Waterfall

Ripley Castle and Bridge

Paved Bridleway to Ripley Castle Gatehouse

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