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Knaresborough Viaduct – View of Knaresborough Viaduct loop from Farnham

Routes

Bike touring routes & trails

United Kingdom

England

Yorkshire And The Humber

North Yorkshire

Harrogate

Farnham

Knaresborough Viaduct – View of Knaresborough Viaduct loop from Farnham

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Knaresborough Viaduct – View of Knaresborough Viaduct loop from Farnham

02:34

42.8km

300m

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 19, 2026

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Start point

Bus stop

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10.0 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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10.6 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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23.5 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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23.7 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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24.0 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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30.3 km

Harrogate Tap

Highlight • Pub

Great post-ride refreshment before getting the train

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31.2 km

Prologue Café & Bike Shop

Highlight • Rest Area

Hub of cycling in Harrogate. Good coffee and cakes. Conjoined bike shop so easy to spend

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35.8 km

Limekiln Plantation

Forest

36.3 km

Beryl Burton Cycleway

Highlight • Cycleway

37.3 km

Pig Wood

Forest

42.8 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

22.0 km

6.50 km

5.37 km

4.90 km

3.66 km

336 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

36.8 km

5.22 km

527 m

291 m

Elevation

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Highest point (120 m)

Lowest point (20 m)

Weather

Saturday 18 July

21°C

9°C

0 %

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Knaresborough Viaduct – View of Knaresborough Viaduct loop from Farnham

The Devil's Arrows

Havenhands The Bakers

The Black Mulberry Café, Knaresborough

Knaresborough Viaduct

View of Knaresborough Viaduct

Harrogate Tap

Prologue Café & Bike Shop

Beryl Burton Cycleway

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