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Knaresborough Viaduct – Saint Robert's Cave loop from Knaresborough

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United Kingdom

England

Yorkshire And The Humber

North Yorkshire

Harrogate

Knaresborough

Knaresborough Viaduct – Saint Robert's Cave loop from Knaresborough

Easy

4.6

(19)

271

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Knaresborough Viaduct – Saint Robert's Cave loop from Knaresborough

01:58

7.48km

60m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 8, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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2.41 km

Mother Shipton Inn

Highlight • Pub

Great beer garden at the rear that overlooks the river and viaduct

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3.00 km

Knaresborough Castle and view over the River Nidd

Highlight • Historical Site

Knaresborough Castle, a bastion cherished by medieval monarchs, graces its surroundings with a stunning presence, commanding a view over the flowing waters of the River Nidd. The castle's historical trail …

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3.04 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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3.16 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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4.41 km

Knaresborough Castle and Grounds

Highlight • Castle

The grounds are open as a public park all year round.

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4.45 km

Knaresborough War Memorial

Highlight • Historical Site

The Kanesborough War memorial is set up on the Castle, overlooking the River Nidd. 156 names from the First World War and 55 names from the Second World War are commemorated on this memorial.

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6.98 km

Saint Robert's Cave

Highlight • Historical Site

Lovely quiet spot by the river Nidd with fascinating hermit and murder mystery history!

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7.48 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

5.76 km

1.09 km

624 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

4.96 km

2.25 km

278 m

Elevation

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Weather

Thursday 7 May

16°C

7°C

53 %

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Knaresborough Viaduct – Saint Robert's Cave loop from Knaresborough

Mother Shipton Inn

Knaresborough Castle and view over the River Nidd

The Black Mulberry Café, Knaresborough

Knaresborough Viaduct

Knaresborough Castle and Grounds

Knaresborough War Memorial

Saint Robert's Cave

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