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Knaresborough circular

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Overview

The walk starts at the railway station and goes down to follow the river , walking near the the golf course to get to the old railway line. We follow this to Nidd Gorge Viaduct  and return to Knaresborough mainly following the river. This is a steady walk with small  inclines. 

Leader Andrew 07399 735176

Saturday, 7 March 2026
Start time:
9:40 am
Estimated finish time:
2:30 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
13.7km / 8.5mi
Ascent:
N/A
Type:
circular

Catch the 9.14 train from York to Knaresborough arr 9.40. Return trains are 1/2 hourly back from Knaresborough

Starting point

Grid reference:
SE 34810 57130
Nearest postcode:
HG5 9AA
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Start time:
9:40 am

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