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Yorkshire And The Humber

North Yorkshire

Bilton Greenway – Ripley Bridge and Waterfall loop from Starbeck

Road cycling routes

Yorkshire And The Humber

North Yorkshire

Bilton Greenway – Ripley Bridge and Waterfall loop from Starbeck

Moderate

4.0

(1)

51

riders

Bilton Greenway – Ripley Bridge and Waterfall loop from Starbeck

01:21

28.1km

310m

Road cycling

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: July 17, 2026

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Nidderdale National Landscape

Waypoints

A

Start point

Train Station

1

5.17 km

View of the Nidd Gorge from the Nidd Viaduct.

Highlight • Viewpoint

The Nidd Viaduct spans the Nidd Gorge at Bilton, near Harrogate. It is sometimes known as the Bilton Viaduct and was built in 1848. From here you can enjoy gorgeous …

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2

5.26 km

Bilton Greenway

Highlight • Cycleway

Great, traffic- free route from Ripley to Harrogate. A lot of the roads into and around Harrogate aren't very cycling-friendly so it's great to have this option.

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3

5.30 km

Nidderdale Greenway Over Nidd Moor

Highlight • Cycleway

The Nidderdale Greenway is a 4.2-mile (6.5km) route on the National Cycle Network, connecting Harrogate to Ripley. Great views throughout, especially going over Nidd Moor.

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4

8.21 km

Ripley Bridge and Waterfall

Highlight • Bridge

5

8.54 km

Tour de France Monument

Highlight • Monument

6

9.16 km

Ripley Castle and Bridge

Highlight • Castle

Ripley Castle is a country mansion rather than a castle, and although privately owned, is open to the public for guided tours. There is a Castle Tearoom if you are …

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7

9.32 km

Paved Bridleway to Ripley Castle Gatehouse

Highlight (Segment) • Historical Site

Nice path to Ripley castle, fine on a road bike as all paved

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8

16.7 km

View of the Countryside from the Patio

Highlight • Viewpoint

B

28.1 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

11.4 km

9.40 km

6.00 km

1.10 km

248 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

23.3 km

4.70 km

172 m

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Sunday 11 October

14°C

4°C

26 %

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