Nature
Gentle cycling
If you’re new to cycling, have a young family or would just prefer a short, quiet bike ride away from traffic in Nidderdale have a look at the options below.
Nidderdale Greenway
Perfect for a family cycling day out in Yorkshire – this is a 4 mile (6.5km) traffic-free cycle route, which connects Ripley, on the edge of Nidderdale National Landscape, to Harrogate and Knaresborough on a fantastic converted railway line.
Druids Temple
Swinton Estate has 8km of off-road natural trails through pine woodland and across surrounding fields. A variety of route options from family friendly, gentle green trails to the thrills and spills of a black run.
Yorkshire Water
A series of family friendly cycle routes, as well as options for more confident cyclists, close to some of Yorkshire Water’s reservoirs in Nidderdale National Landscape, including Swinsty, Fewston and Scar House.