View of Almscliffe Crag – View of Knaresborough Viaduct loop from Otley

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View of Almscliffe Crag – View of Knaresborough Viaduct loop from Otley

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View of Almscliffe Crag – View of Knaresborough Viaduct loop from Otley

03:42

57.1km

490m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: August 26, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 437 m for 80 m

After 1.31 km for 155 m

After 55.8 km for 155 m

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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127 m

Otley Town Centre

Highlight • Historical Site

Otley isn't just a really characteristic town, it's also mad about cycling, not least because it is the home of Lizzie Armitstead, Olympic road race silver medallist at London 2012. Loads of cafes and a whole lot of charm.

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477 m

Tittybottle Park

Highlight • Viewpoint

Tittybottle park, formerly Manor Parade Gardens, is the smallest park in Otley. A slim stretch of greenery alongside the river Wharfe, with plenty seating to watch the ducks and boats go by, ideally with some fish and chips.

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2.21 km

River Wharfe

Lake

9.59 km

View of Almscliffe Crag

Highlight • Viewpoint

24.5 km

Stonefall Cemetery

Highlight • Monument

This cemetery contains a great many Commonwealth Air Force heroes, pre-dominently Canadian crew.

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28.4 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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28.8 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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28.9 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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32.8 km

Brown Hill Wood

Forest

39.4 km

Park Wood

Forest

57.1 km

End point

Parking

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