Bilton Greenway – View of Knaresborough Viaduct loop from Harrogate Convention Centre

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Bilton Greenway – View of Knaresborough Viaduct loop from Harrogate Convention Centre

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Bilton Greenway – View of Knaresborough Viaduct loop from Harrogate Convention Centre

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26.1km

280m

Mountain biking

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

Last updated: October 8, 2026

Waypoints

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Ripley Castle Waterfall

Highlight • Waterfall

Easy cycling, although track is shared with pedestrians and, dogs are often off the lead!

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Ripley Bridge and Waterfall

Highlight • Bridge

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Sig's Wood

Forest

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Nidderdale Greenway Over Nidd Moor

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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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12.9 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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13.0 km

View of the Nidd Gorge from the Nidd Viaduct.

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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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17.9 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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18.3 km

View of Knaresborough Viaduct

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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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