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Yorkshire And The Humber

North Yorkshire

Knaresborough Viaduct – View of Knaresborough Viaduct loop from Staveley

Bike touring routes & trails

Yorkshire And The Humber

North Yorkshire

Knaresborough Viaduct – View of Knaresborough Viaduct loop from Staveley

Moderate

9

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Knaresborough Viaduct – View of Knaresborough Viaduct loop from Staveley

02:01

33.7km

240m

Cycling

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: July 18, 2026

Waypoints

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Start point

Bus stop

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1

7.32 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

7.36 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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3

7.48 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

7.79 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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5

10.2 km

Cyclist Sculpture in Harrogate

Highlight • Structure

21.4 km

Kettlewell Carr

Forest

7

26.4 km

The Devil's Arrows

Highlight • Monument

The Devil's Arrows are three standing stones just outside Boroughbridge and next to the A1. The stones are millstone grit, thought to have been sourced at Plumpton Rocks near Knaresborough, …

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8

27.0 km

Havenhands The Bakers

Highlight • Cafe

By far the best pastries I've had in the area. Great for a refueling stop!

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9

27.6 km

Boroughbridge Weir and Canal

Highlight • River

Nice picnic stop - only a short ride into the town with a good selection of shops

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33.7 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

20.3 km

7.91 km

2.42 km

2.12 km

973 m

Surfaces

30.4 km

3.33 km

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