Nidd Gorge and Knaresborough

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Overview

From the car park we enter Nidd Gorge on the Harrogate Ringwa,y joining the Knaresborough round ending in Knaresborough for lunch and returning back to the car park via Nidd Gorge.

Tuesday, 21 April 2026

Start time:: 10:00 am
Estimated finish time:: 4:00 pm

Difficulty:: Moderate
Distance:: 16.1km / 10.0mi
Ascent:: N/A
Type:: circular

Walkers are reminded it is their responsibility to wear appropriate footwear/clothing, bring adequate food and drink and carry emergency contact details. Go to the Walks/Information for Walkers tab for more details.

Starting point

Grid reference:: SE 33000 58401
Nearest postcode:: HG5 9HG
what3words:: cavalier.catapult.sands

Start time:: 10:00 am

Nidd Gorge car park

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