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Bishop Thornton

Bilton Greenway – Ripley Castle Waterfall loop from Bishop Thornton

Yorkshire And The Humber

North Yorkshire

Bishop Thornton

Bilton Greenway – Ripley Castle Waterfall loop from Bishop Thornton

Hard

5.0

(2)

18

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Bilton Greenway – Ripley Castle Waterfall loop from Bishop Thornton

03:12

49.5km

510m

Gravel riding

Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: March 23, 2026

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

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1

2.21 km

Abandoned Shed in the Forest

Highlight • Structure

2

14.8 km

Gravel Path Between Fields

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

muddy at places but very enjoyable ;)

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3

38.6 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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4

38.7 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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5

38.7 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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39.5 km

Sig's Wood

Forest

7

42.5 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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44.6 km

Sir Henry Wood

Forest

9

44.8 km

Singletrack Through the Countryside

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

Avoid after heavy rain, fast and flowy in the dry

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10

45.3 km

Forest Descent Trail

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Avoid after heavy rain, fast and flowy in the dry

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B

49.5 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

13.5 km

12.1 km

10.3 km

7.53 km

5.39 km

808 m

Surfaces

24.8 km

16.7 km

3.74 km

3.51 km

844 m

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Highest point (130 m)

Lowest point (30 m)

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