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Knaresborough Viaduct – View of Knaresborough Viaduct loop from Knaresborough

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Yorkshire And The Humber

North Yorkshire

Knaresborough Viaduct – View of Knaresborough Viaduct loop from Knaresborough

Moderate

3.7

(3)

16

riders

Knaresborough Viaduct – View of Knaresborough Viaduct loop from Knaresborough

01:19

21.8km

160m

Cycling

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 7, 2026

Tips

Includes segments that go up or down a series of steps

You may need to carry your bike.

After 22 m for 8 m

After 21.8 km for 8 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Train Station

1

318 m

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).

Tip by

2

434 m

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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3

770 m

Knaresborough Bed Race Parade

Highlight • Structure

4

790 m

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

1.14 km

St John's Church

Highlight • Religious Site

6

11.8 km

Arkendale Church

Highlight • Religious Site

Take 10 minutes to rest on the bench (and have a coffee if you brought your flask).

Tip by

7

15.7 km

Farnham Bus Shelter

Highlight • Structure

Nice little shelter out of the wind or rain.

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B

21.8 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

17.5 km

2.90 km

1.21 km

< 100 m

< 100 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

20.5 km

687 m

548 m

< 100 m

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Sunday 11 October

16°C

4°C

70 %

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