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

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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

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 55.4 km for 8 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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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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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).

It's open Tuesday to Friday 9:30-4:30, Sat and Sun 9.30-5.00.

There are even cyclist-specific deals on coffee and cake etc. Local cycling clubs are encouraged to sign up for loyalty prices, and let the cafe know in advance if you're coming in a big group.

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5.77 km

Scalibar Wood

Forest

14.0 km

Charlotte's Wood

Forest

19.4 km

Marston Moor Battlefield Monument

Highlight • Historical Site

Obelisk and info sign highlighting key Civil War battle

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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 battles of the Civil war and over 4000 people on both sides lost their lives.

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26.7 km

The Weir

Lake

39.8 km

Wetherby Railway Path

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

Beware of dog walkers with uncontrolled dogs.

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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 Hall. This expanse of land was leased to the race committee, with the inaugural meeting taking place on the 30th of March 1891.

Starting in 1906, the committee embarked on a journey to enhance the course's amenities, commencing with the construction of the enduring 'Bramham' Grandstand – an edifice that stands resolute to this day.

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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 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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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 to have opened in 1848, but the first construction collapsed into the river very near to completion, which necessitated a new viaduct and delayed the opening of the line through Knaresborough by three years.

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55.4 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

43.9 km

6.32 km

4.67 km

255 m

197 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

53.1 km

2.00 km

248 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Thursday 21 May

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13°C

13 %

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

View of Knaresborough Viaduct

The Black Mulberry Café, Knaresborough

Marston Moor Battlefield Monument

Marston Moor Battle Monument

Wetherby Railway Path

View of Wetherby Racecourse

St. Robert's Cave and Sculptures on Abbey Road

Knaresborough Viaduct

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