Trail Running Planet · North Yorkshire · Nidd Gorge
Nidd Gorge and the Nidderdale Greenway
You swap a smooth former-railway path for hidden gorge singletrack above the River Nidd, with a chance of kingfishers and herons and a spectacular seven-arch viaduct on the way.
Distance
14.2 km
Ascent
140 m
Descent
160 m
Max elevation
98 m
Route type
Loop
Est. time
2h 35m – 3h 30m
Grade
Hard
Navigation
straightforward
Parking
HG1 4DH
Dogs
Welcome
Best seasons
spring, summer, autumn, winter
About this route
A 14.2km loop from Bilton on the edge of Harrogate, linking the flat Nidderdale Greenway with the wooded trails of Nidd Gorge above the river. Only 140m of climbing and easy underfoot throughout.
Hazards & notes
Low hazard, but the gorge paths run above a steep drop to the river and get slippery when wet, so mind your footing on the wooded sections. A couple of road crossings link the Greenway to the gorge.
Emergency
Call 999 or 112 → ask for Police → request Mountain Rescue. Register Emergency SMS: text "register" to 999.
Full route, GPX download & live conditions:
https://trailrunningplanet.com/routes/england/north-yorkshire/nidd-gorge/nidd-gorge-nidderdale-greenway
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