Nidderdale Greenway
The former railway line is also known as the Nidderdale Greenway.As well as developing the traffic-free path, this route development included bringing back into use the Grade 2 listed, seven-arch Nidd Gorge Viaduct and providing new safe crossings of the A61 near Ripley.The Greenway also links into the existing cycle network which takes you to Knaresborough, Starbeck and Harrogate.For the people of Knaresborough, Starbeck and Harrogate the route provides a wonderful gateway to various fantastic National Trust sites to the North.Brimham Rocks, the spectacular Fountains Abbey and Studley Park are all within 15 mile cycle ride.This route connects Bilton, North Harrogate, and Knaresborough with Ripley on a fantastic 4 mile converted railway line.There are currrently unsigned on-road connections between Ripley and the Way of the Roses cycle route to the North and the stunning Yorkshire Dales to the west.Route Details:Start - finish: Harrogate to Ripley
Distance: 4 miles
Type: Traffic free path
National Cycle Network: Route 67
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