History

Knaresborough Castle and viaduct

Knaresborough, Yorkshire

Ruined castle above a riverside gorge, with a famous railway viaduct and rowing boats.

Cost
Free
Time to allow
2 hours

The keep looks over the River Nidd, the viaduct and the town below. Hire a rowing boat on the river, or walk the gorge path to Mother Shipton's Cave.

Good to know

  • Boat hire runs summer weekends mainly
  • Parking is limited, use the car parks off High Street

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