Knaresborough and the Nidd Gorge
Under the great railway viaduct and up the wooded gorge of the Nidd.
- Distance
- 7.4 km
- Ascent
- 70 m
- Time
- 2–2.5 h
- Grade
- Easy
- Route
- Out and back
- High point
- 89 m
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About this walk
Knaresborough and the Nidd Gorge is an easy 7.4 km out-and-back walk with 70 m of ascent, taking 2 to 2.5 hours. It starts at Knaresborough station (grid reference SE 348 571). The start can be reached by public transport.
Knaresborough sits on a cliff above the River Nidd, with a ruined castle and a railway viaduct striding over the river. From the station, the walk drops to the waterside, passes under the viaduct and follows the river upstream into the Nidd Gorge, a steep wooded valley that feels far from any town.
Return the same way, or climb to the castle for the view before heading back.
Route
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1
The viaduct
Drop to the river and pass under the viaduct.
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2
The gorge
Follow the Nidd upstream into the gorge, and return.
Summit
Questions about this walk
- How long does Knaresborough and the Nidd Gorge take?
- Most walkers take 2–2.5 hours for the 7.4 km route, which has 70 m of ascent. That allows for short stops; give yourself longer in winter, in poor weather or with a group.
- Where does the walk start, and where can I park?
- It starts at Knaresborough station (grid reference SE 348 571). Car parks in the town (charge).
- Can I get there by public transport?
- Trains to Knaresborough from Leeds, Harrogate and York. Check times on Traveline.
- How hard is it?
- It's graded easy. Riverside paths and woodland tracks, muddy after rain.
- Can I take my dog?
- Yes, dogs are welcome on this walk. Keep them on a lead near livestock.
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