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North Harrogate to Bilton via Knaresborough — NCN Route 636

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Yorkshire And The Humber

North Yorkshire

North Harrogate to Bilton via Knaresborough — NCN Route 636

Easy

30

riders

North Harrogate to Bilton via Knaresborough — NCN Route 636

00:47

12.8km

120m

Cycling

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

Last updated: June 8, 2024

Waypoints

A

Start point

Parking

1

3.94 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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2

6.41 km

St. Robert's Cave and Sculptures on Abbey Road

Highlight (Segment) • Historical Site

NCN Route 636 follows the route of the River Nidd, continuing along Abbey Road, a quiet (and gated) road around Knaresborough.

Along with the river views, other points of interest include passing the site of the Trinitarian Priory of the Holy Trinity and St Robert, destroyed and dissolved in 1538, the cave of St. Robert the hermit, the castle grounds and some more recently installed attractive wood sculptures.

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B

12.8 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

8.98 km

2.37 km

1.20 km

246 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

9.87 km

2.93 km

< 100 m

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