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Yorkshire And The Humber

North Yorkshire

Knaresborough Viaduct – View of Knaresborough Viaduct loop from Ripon

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Yorkshire And The Humber

North Yorkshire

Knaresborough Viaduct – View of Knaresborough Viaduct loop from Ripon

Moderate

23

riders

Knaresborough Viaduct – View of Knaresborough Viaduct loop from Ripon

02:31

42.7km

260m

Cycling

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: October 16, 2026

Waypoints

A

Start point

Parking

1

7.55 km

Bench by the Stream in Bishop Monkton

Highlight • River

A perfect place to sit and and have a rest in a beautiful North Yorkshire village.

Tip by

2

20.3 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 …

Tip by

3

22.7 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 …

Tip by

4

22.8 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).

Tip by

5

22.9 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 …

Tip by

6

23.2 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

38.8 km

Deans Wood

Forest

8

39.4 km

Church of St Michael and All Angels

Highlight • Historical Site

St Michael and All Angels' Church, Littlethorpe is a Grade II listed parish church in the Church of England in Littlethorpe, North Yorkshire England.

Tip by

9

42.2 km

Oliver's Pantry

Highlight • Cafe

Great cafe, ace coffee, safe cycle parking in the yard at the back.
Perfect.

Tip by

B

42.7 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

35.5 km

3.61 km

3.35 km

219 m

< 100 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

40.9 km

1.49 km

256 m

109 m

< 100 m

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