View from Larpool Viaduct – Robin Hood's Bay Village loop from Robin Hood's Bay

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View from Larpool Viaduct – Robin Hood's Bay Village loop from Robin Hood's Bay

Moderate

5.0

(3)

riders

View from Larpool Viaduct – Robin Hood's Bay Village loop from Robin Hood's Bay

01:40

25.5km

430m

Road cycling

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: August 13, 2026

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Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 13.6 km for 113 m

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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9.75 km

View of Whitby and the Esk Valley

Highlight • Viewpoint

Panoramic views of Whitby and the Esk Valley. Bench at the crossroads is a good break spot.

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13.7 km

Sleights railway station

Highlight • Structure

The village of Sleights and neighbouring Briggswath are situated on either side of the River Esk in the North York Moors National Park. The villages have a wealth of accommodation options, possibly due to their proximity to Whitby, a unique and popular seaside town.

Sleights has a station on the Esk Valley Line, which runs from Whitby to Middlesborough. Using the line, you could use either of the villages as a good base for exploring the North Sea coast to the east and the famously beautiful heather moorland to the west. Sleights Moor is a gorgeous place for a ramble, with sea views, purple heather and the ancient standing stones of High Bridestones.

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13.9 km

Perry's Café & Garden Centre

Highlight • Cafe

Garden centre café with riverside view. Closed in the winter months. Don't sit inside - it's always too hot!

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15.7 km

Chainbridge Riverside Café

Highlight • Cafe

Good food, lovely setting.

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17.5 km

View from Larpool Viaduct

Highlight • Viewpoint

Also known as the Esk Valley Viaduct, the Larpool Viaduct's 13 arches carry the Scarborough & Whitby Railway over the River Esk. Stunning views from the top!

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18.7 km

Cock Mill Wood

Forest

25.4 km

Robin Hood's Bay Village

Highlight • Historical Site

The village, which consists of a maze of tiny streets, has a tradition of smuggling. Robin Hood’s Bay is reputed to have a network of subterranean passageways linking the houses. It was a hub during the late 18th century, as smuggling was rife on the Yorkshire coast.

Today, it's a busy tourist hub in summer and start of the coast-to-coast walking path. The origin of the village’s name is uncertain, but it is doubtful that Robin Hood was ever in the vicinity of the village.

When taking a detour into the village, be aware that you will have to negotiate a 31% incline on the way back.

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