How long is Nidd Gorge walk?

10.4km / 6.5 miles | Moderate | Allow 4 hours A scenic walk linking two historic castles, a section of the Nidderdale Greenway and the paths along the southern bank of the River Nidd.

How long is the river walk at Knaresborough?

Enjoy a lovely riverside walk along the River Nidd, from Knaresborough Castle to the nearby Conyngham Hall. The walk runs for just under two miles, starting from the ruins of the 12th century Knaresborough Castle.

Where do you park for the Nidd Gorge walk?

There is a free onsite car park with space for 10 cars. There are several public toilets in Knaresborough, including one at the entrance to the car park for Conyingham Hall. This is off the A59, near the bridge over the River Nidd.

How long is the walk around Brimham Rocks?

Experience this 4.7-km circular trail near Harrogate, North Yorkshire. Generally considered an easy route, it takes an average of 1 h 19 min to complete.

How long is Sutton Bank walk?

Discover this 12.4-km circular trail near Kilburn, North Yorkshire. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 3 h 48 min to complete.

A walk into KNARSBOROUGH through NIDD GORGE from CARAVAN & MOTORHOME CLUB SITE

How long does it take to do the Cleveland Way?

How long does it take to complete the Trail? The Trail is 109 mile (175 km) long. The official guidebook recommends a nine day trip. You might want to take a little longer if you want to see more of the interesting places along the way.

How steep is Sutton Bank?

The bank has three sections of steep 1:4 (25%) inclines along its length. Just over half way up is a left hand hairpin bend. Near the top, there is a final short steep section before the main road bends sharply right.

Can you walk along the River Nidd?

River Nidd Waterside walk

The Nidd riverside in the centre of Knaresborough is extremely photogenic for the high banks of the gorge and dense vegetation. You can easily walk the length of the town centre's riverside, from Mother Shipton's Cave down to Our Lady of the Crag.

How long is the River Nidd?

Just 90km (56 miles) long, the Nidd gets its name from the Celtic word for brilliant. It rises at Nidd Head Spring on the slopes of Great Whernside in the Yorkshire Dales, 595m above sea level.

How long is the walk at Fountains Abbey?

Check out this 6.1-km circular trail near Ripon, North Yorkshire. Generally considered an easy route, it takes an average of 1 h 38 min to complete.

Can you swim in the Nidd?

The depth and the speed of the water can increase quickly. You should avoid swimming in the Nidd after heavy rain - this is when there is likely to be increased flow, as well as runoff from fields and often from treatment works. Always be prepared to postpone your swim if the conditions aren't right for you.

Does Knaresborough have a market?

There is one stall available every week at Ripon (Thursday and Saturday) and Knaresborough (Wednesday) markets.

How high is Nidd Gorge viaduct?

The Nidd viaduct at Bilton which stands at 104 feet above the river was built in 1848 and was part of the now defunct railway line which used to run to Ripley, Ripon and Thirsk, carrying freight (mainly coal and later gas) and passengers until it closed in 1967.

Is Knaresborough Castle free?

Child, adult, concession and family season tickets are available for Knaresborough Castle and Royal Pump Room Museum, Harrogate from £8 - £33 for as many visits as you like for one year. Card payments only. Opening days may vary, please telephone to check before making a journey.

How deep is the River Nidd at Knaresborough?

The usual range of the River Nidd at Knaresborough is between 0.42m and 1.20m. It has been between these levels for 90% of the time since monitoring began. The typical recent level of the River Nidd at Knaresborough over the past 12 months has been between 0.39m and 0.85m.

Can you swim in the river at Knaresborough?

River Swimming

The depth and the speed of the water can increase quickly. You should avoid swimming in the Nidd after heavy rain - this is when there is likely to be increased flow, as well as runoff from fields and often from treatment works.

Is the River Nidd clean?

Yorkshire Water releases sewage into the Nidd during storm overflows but there are also other pollution problems to overcome such as peat bog erosion and historic metal mining which wash into the river at Nidderdale and travel down stream.

Why is the River Nidd Brown?

The rain fed River Nidd has its source high up on Great Whernside and the surrounding fells, which separate Nidderdale from Wharfedale. The substrate here is peat and this gives the River Nidd its characteristic "Yorkshire Bitter" colour.

Can you paddle in the River Nidd?

The River Nidd below Pateley Bridge is dam controlled by Gouthwaite Reservoir and is little paddled. The lower reaches from Hampsthwaite and Killinghall through the Nidd Gorge to Knaresborough High Bridge are often paddled by recreationalists but beware of weirs.

Where does the River Nidd end?

It flows through Pateley Bridge and Knaresborough before going on to join the River Ouse at Nun Monkton near York.

Where do you park for the Knaresborough Riverside Walk?

Conyngham Hall in Knaresborough combines a convenient car park close to the iconic Knaresborough Riverside and a large park and picnic area in the summer.

What is the steepest hill to drive up in the UK?

Porlock Hill is a road west of Porlock, Somerset. It is part of the A39, connecting Porlock to Lynmouth and Barnstaple in Devon and is the steepest A-road in the United Kingdom, approaching 1 in 4 (25%) in places.

Why are caravans not allowed up Sutton Bank?

Two caravans have been seized by police this morning after coming to officers' attention as they were driven up Sutton Bank. Caravans are prohibited from going up or down Sutton Bank, near Thirsk, due to its steep gradient and hairpin bend. An alternative route is clearly signposted through Coxwold and Ampleforth.