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Burgess Bridge, Nidd Gorge – Knaresborough Viaduct loop from Scotton

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Yorkshire And The Humber

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Harrogate

Scotton

Burgess Bridge, Nidd Gorge – Knaresborough Viaduct loop from Scotton

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Burgess Bridge, Nidd Gorge – Knaresborough Viaduct loop from Scotton

04:41

17.5km

210m

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 9, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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376 m

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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2.12 km

Pig Wood

Forest

9.12 km

Brown Hill Wood

Forest

13.0 km

Mother Shipton Inn

Highlight • Pub

Great beer garden at the rear that overlooks the river and viaduct

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14.3 km

Knaresborough Castle and Grounds

Highlight • Castle

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

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14.4 km

Knaresborough War Memorial

Highlight • Historical Site

The Kanesborough War memorial is set up on the Castle, overlooking the River Nidd. 156 names from the First World War and 55 names from the Second World War are commemorated on this memorial.

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14.5 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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14.5 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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14.7 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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17.5 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

5.73 km

4.03 km

2.79 km

2.68 km

1.60 km

647 m

Surfaces

6.71 km

4.01 km

2.27 km

2.06 km

1.50 km

859 m

Elevation

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Sunday 5 July

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Burgess Bridge, Nidd Gorge – Knaresborough Viaduct loop from Scotton

Burgess Bridge, Nidd Gorge

Mother Shipton Inn

Knaresborough Castle and Grounds

Knaresborough War Memorial

Knaresborough Castle and view over the River Nidd

The Black Mulberry Café, Knaresborough

Knaresborough Viaduct

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