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Bilton Greenway – View of Knaresborough Viaduct loop from Scotton

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Bilton Greenway – View of Knaresborough Viaduct loop from Scotton

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Bilton Greenway – View of Knaresborough Viaduct loop from Scotton

01:32

25.2km

190m

Mountain biking

Easy mountain bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: April 5, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment that goes up or down a series of steps

You may need to carry your bike.

After 22.5 km for 20 m

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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9.56 km

Falls Wood

Forest

12.9 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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13.1 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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14.4 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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17.3 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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17.4 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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21.8 km

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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22.3 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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25.2 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

8.67 km

5.90 km

3.84 km

3.07 km

2.63 km

1.05 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

18.0 km

2.98 km

1.77 km

1.30 km

1.06 km

180 m

Elevation

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Lowest point (40 m)

Weather

Wednesday 20 May

19°C

11°C

53 %

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Bilton Greenway – View of Knaresborough Viaduct loop from Scotton

Ripley Castle and Bridge

Ripley Castle Waterfall

Ripley Bridge and Waterfall

Nidderdale Greenway Over Nidd Moor

Bilton Greenway

View of the Nidd Gorge from the Nidd Viaduct.

View of Knaresborough Viaduct

The Black Mulberry Café, Knaresborough

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