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Yorkshire And The Humber

North Yorkshire

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

3.5

(8)

45

hikers

Knaresborough Viaduct – View of Knaresborough Viaduct loop from Knaresborough

03:25

12.9km

130m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 21, 2026

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

1

1.34 km

Heron mural

Highlight • Other

2

1.82 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

1.98 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

2.34 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.

Tip by

4.41 km

Pig Wood

Forest

6

5.77 km

Mother Shipton's Cave

Highlight • Cave

England's oldest tourist attraction and the home of Yorkshire's most famous wise woman

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7

7.18 km

Stone Ruins in Woodland

Highlight • Historical Site

8

7.60 km

Serene Riverside and Woodland Walk

Highlight • Forest

9

10.9 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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B

12.9 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

4.81 km

3.35 km

3.15 km

1.02 km

252 m

223 m

Surfaces

6.02 km

2.15 km

2.14 km

1.25 km

716 m

522 m

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Lowest point (40 m)

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Sunday 11 October

15°C

4°C

43 %

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