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View of Knaresborough Viaduct – Spofforth Castle Ruins loop from Burley-in-Wharfedale

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Burley

View of Knaresborough Viaduct – Spofforth Castle Ruins loop from Burley-in-Wharfedale

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View of Knaresborough Viaduct – Spofforth Castle Ruins loop from Burley-in-Wharfedale

04:42

73.4km

830m

Cycling

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

Last updated: May 7, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 2.15 km for 69 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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2.12 km

Burley Weir and Stepping Stones

Highlight • Natural Monument

Brilliant spot. Amazing weir, mill race and stepping stones.....make sure the river is low if you want to cross.

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11.4 km

Fewston and Swinsty Reservoir Dam Road

Highlight • Bridge

Dividing Fewston and Swinsty reservoirs, this paved road across the water is wonderfully scenic.

Enjoy the stretch of flat road: it's pretty much the only one around here!

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16.6 km

Historic Manor on Kettlesing to Hampsthwaite Head Road

Highlight (Segment) • Historical Site

Just a very pretty backroad through rolling countryside and past amazing houses!

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25.2 km

Ripley Castle Waterfall

Highlight • Waterfall

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

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33.3 km

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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34.7 km

St. Robert's Cave and Sculptures on Abbey Road

Highlight (Segment) • Historical Site

NCN Route 636 follows the route of the River Nidd, continuing along Abbey Road, a quiet (and gated) road around Knaresborough.

Along with the river views, other points of interest …

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38.7 km

Scalibar Wood

Forest

44.1 km

Spofforth Castle Ruins

Highlight • Castle

Spofforth held paramount significance as the primary residence of the Percy family, a pivotal and commanding lineage in the northern realms of England, until the concluding era of the 14th …

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48.5 km

Oak Wood

Forest

59.5 km

View of Almscliffe Crag

Highlight • Viewpoint

73.4 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

55.6 km

8.50 km

4.10 km

3.19 km

1.40 km

558 m

134 m

Surfaces

64.2 km

7.54 km

1.59 km

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (280 m)

Lowest point (30 m)

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View of Knaresborough Viaduct – Spofforth Castle Ruins loop from Burley-in-Wharfedale

Burley Weir and Stepping Stones

Fewston and Swinsty Reservoir Dam Road

Historic Manor on Kettlesing to Hampsthwaite Head Road

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