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View of Knaresborough Viaduct – Burgess Bridge, Nidd Gorge loop from Scotton

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United Kingdom

England

Yorkshire And The Humber

North Yorkshire

Harrogate

Scotton

View of Knaresborough Viaduct – Burgess Bridge, Nidd Gorge loop from Scotton

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4.5

(25)

141

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View of Knaresborough Viaduct – Burgess Bridge, Nidd Gorge loop from Scotton

02:14

8.23km

120m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: May 12, 2026

Waypoints

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4.08 km

Knaresborough Castle and Grounds

Highlight • Castle

The grounds are open as a public park all year round.

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4.29 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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4.33 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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4.45 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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4.81 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.

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4.83 km

Knaresborough Bed Race Parade

Highlight • Structure

4.87 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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7.84 km

Burgess Bridge, Nidd Gorge

Highlight • Viewpoint

The crossing known as Burgess Bridge, spanning the River Nidd, was built on the 19th of May 1988.

Placed with strategic precision, the bridge extends access to both banks within …

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8.23 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

3.43 km

1.37 km

1.36 km

979 m

975 m

116 m

Surfaces

3.05 km

1.70 km

1.20 km

894 m

785 m

601 m

Elevation

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Highest point (90 m)

Lowest point (40 m)

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Monday 18 May

16°C

8°C

95 %

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View of Knaresborough Viaduct – Burgess Bridge, Nidd Gorge loop from Scotton

Knaresborough Castle and Grounds

Knaresborough Castle and view over the River Nidd

The Black Mulberry Café, Knaresborough

Knaresborough Viaduct

View of Knaresborough Viaduct

Knaresborough Bed Race Parade

Mother Shipton's Cave

Burgess Bridge, Nidd Gorge

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