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United Kingdom
England
Yorkshire And The Humber
North Yorkshire
Harrogate
Ripley

View of Knaresborough Viaduct – Bilton Greenway loop from Ripley

Routes
Mountain biking trails
United Kingdom
England
Yorkshire And The Humber
North Yorkshire
Harrogate
Ripley

View of Knaresborough Viaduct – Bilton Greenway loop from Ripley

Easy

4.0

(2)

8

riders

View of Knaresborough Viaduct – Bilton Greenway loop from Ripley

01:45

27.1km

220m

Mountain biking

Easy mountain bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: April 5, 2026

Tips

Includes segments that go up or down a series of steps

You may need to carry your bike.

After 16.9 km for 20 m

After 17.3 km for 20 m

Waypoints

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Start point

Bus stop

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10.3 km

Farnham Mires SSSI

Nature Reserve

2

17.1 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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3

17.2 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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4

17.7 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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5

22.1 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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6

22.2 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

22.3 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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8

25.2 km

Ripley Bridge and Waterfall

Highlight • Bridge

9

26.2 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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27.1 km

End point

Bus stop

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

8.08 km

6.25 km

5.15 km

4.62 km

1.67 km

1.25 km

112 m

Surfaces

16.8 km

3.35 km

3.21 km

1.26 km

1.20 km

972 m

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Wednesday 20 May

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11°C

63 %

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