SE3158 : Harrogate Ringway, Bilton Beck wood
taken 10 years ago, near to Scotton, North Yorkshire, England
Nidd Gorge makes up a section of the River Nidd in North Yorkshire, in which the river enters a deep ravine with sheer, tree covered valley sides. The river as a whole flows from its source near Great Whernside in Nidderdale (part of the Yorkshire Dales), to its confluence with the River Ouse near Nun Monkton. Nidd Gorge makes up approximately 3 miles of the entire length of the river and stretches from the now defunct Nidd viaduct at Bilton in Harrogate to Grimbald Bridge, just south of Knaresborough.
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A 20 mile trail encircling the spa town at a radius of 3-4 miles, mostly on attractive country paths. Can be divided into shorter stages or linked with Knaresborough Round to form a 36 mile route.
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This 17ha mixed deciduous wood is bordered on the western boundary by the now disused Nidd viaduct, and a path follows the track of the old railway line. A riverside footpath links into the Nidd Gorge Wood half a mile downstream. 42 species of bird have been recorded. The reserve is managed by The Woodland Trust.