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Knaresborough

View of Knaresborough Viaduct – Knaresborough Viaduct loop from Knaresborough

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United Kingdom
England
Yorkshire And The Humber
North Yorkshire
Harrogate
Knaresborough

View of Knaresborough Viaduct – Knaresborough Viaduct loop from Knaresborough

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View of Knaresborough Viaduct – Knaresborough Viaduct loop from Knaresborough

00:33

8.90km

60m

Cycling

Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 18, 2026

Waypoints

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Start point

Bus stop

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1

873 m

St John's Church

Highlight • Religious Site

2

1.25 km

Knaresborough Bed Race Parade

Highlight • Structure

3

1.27 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

1.58 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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5

1.70 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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6

1.74 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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2.62 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 …

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8.90 km

End point

Bus stop

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

4.60 km

3.83 km

330 m

< 100 m

< 100 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

6.48 km

2.12 km

246 m

< 100 m

< 100 m

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Sunday 11 October

15°C

4°C

43 %

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