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Knaresborough Viaduct – View of Knaresborough Viaduct loop from Knaresborough

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Knaresborough

Knaresborough Viaduct – View of Knaresborough Viaduct loop from Knaresborough

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4.9

(8)

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Knaresborough Viaduct – View of Knaresborough Viaduct loop from Knaresborough

01:28

5.49km

60m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: August 23, 2026

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Parking

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1.17 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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1.21 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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1.69 km

Heron mural

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2.33 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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2.69 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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3.35 km

Stone Ruins in Woodland

Highlight • Historical Site

4.50 km

Knaresborough Market Square

Highlight • Structure

Visit Blind Jack's pub

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5.36 km

Knaresborough Castle

Highlight • Viewpoint

Knaresborough Castle resides on an outcrop overlooking the town of Knaresborough and Nidd Valley in North Yorkshire, England. The first reference to the castle occurred in 1129 when it was …

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5.49 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

3.89 km

960 m

404 m

169 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

3.53 km

836 m

813 m

247 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Weather

Saturday 5 September

22°C

9°C

70 %

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Knaresborough Viaduct – View of Knaresborough Viaduct loop from Knaresborough

The Black Mulberry Café, Knaresborough

Knaresborough Castle and view over the River Nidd

Heron mural

Knaresborough Viaduct

View of Knaresborough Viaduct

Stone Ruins in Woodland

Knaresborough Market Square

Knaresborough Castle

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