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Knaresborough

View of Knaresborough Viaduct – Marston Moor Battle Monument loop from Knaresborough

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United Kingdom
England
Yorkshire And The Humber
North Yorkshire
Harrogate
Knaresborough

View of Knaresborough Viaduct – Marston Moor Battle Monument loop from Knaresborough

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View of Knaresborough Viaduct – Marston Moor Battle Monument loop from Knaresborough

03:11

55.4km

230m

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: March 23, 2026

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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 55.4 km for 8 m

Waypoints

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Start point

Train Station

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1

359 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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2

792 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).

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5.77 km

Scalibar Wood

Forest

14.0 km

Charlotte's Wood

Forest

5

19.4 km

Marston Moor Battlefield Monument

Highlight • Historical Site

Obelisk and info sign highlighting key Civil War battle

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6

19.6 km

Marston Moor Battle Monument

Highlight • Monument

This monument commemorates the Battle of Marston Moor that took place on July 2nd, 1644 between the Royalists and the Parliamentarians under Oliver Cromwell.
This was one of the deciding …

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26.7 km

The Weir

Lake

8

39.8 km

Wetherby Railway Path

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

Beware of dog walkers with uncontrolled dogs.

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9

41.7 km

View of Wetherby Racecourse

Highlight • Viewpoint

The northern bank of the River Wharfe holds a rich history of horse racing. The present-day Racecourse is situated upon land that once belonged to the Montagu family of Ingmanthorpe …

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10

52.6 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 …

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55.2 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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B

55.4 km

End point

Train Station

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Way Types & Surfaces

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43.9 km

6.32 km

4.67 km

255 m

197 m

< 100 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

53.1 km

2.00 km

248 m

< 100 m

< 100 m

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Sunday 17 May

15°C

5°C

37 %

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