Hayburn Wyke and Rodger Trod loop — North York Moors National Park

Hiking trails & Routes

Yorkshire And The Humber

North Yorkshire

Scarborough

Cloughton

Hayburn Wyke and Rodger Trod loop — North York Moors National Park

Easy

4.7

(34)

158

hikers

Hayburn Wyke and Rodger Trod loop — North York Moors National Park

01:50

6.41km

140m

Hiking

Embark on the Hayburn Wyke and Rodger Trod loop, an easy 4.0-mile (6.4 km) hike with 472 feet (144 metres) of elevation gain, typically completed in 1 hour and 49 minutes. This route offers a captivating blend of dramatic coastal clifftops, serene ancient woodlands, and a unique pebble beach. You…

Last updated: April 23, 2026

Tips

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North York Moors National Park

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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547 m

Hayburn Wyke Waterfall and Beach

Highlight • Viewpoint

Hayburn Wyke is a secluded cove between Scarborough and Whitby, complete with waterfalls, pebble beach and beautiful woodlands attached to it. Very picturesque!

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2.17 km

View of the Coast from Rodger Trod

Highlight • Viewpoint

Magnificent, superb views of the coast from Rodger Trod - incredibly dramatic cliffs steeply dropping down to sea level. The undercliffs here are nature reserves due to them being pretty …

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4.11 km

The Cinder Track (Scarborough to Whitby)

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

This is part of the disused railway line (originally opened in 1965) between Scarborough and Whitby. The railway line closed in 1965. It is now a popular and pleasant walking track.

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6.41 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

2.87 km

1.60 km

1.18 km

755 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

1.64 km

1.55 km

< 100 m

Elevation

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Lowest point (10 m)

Weather

Today

Wednesday 21 October

11°C

3°C

14 %

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Comments

March 3, 2024,Cloughton to Heyburn Wyke circular

Cant believe i walked a cycle track!! But didnt bring bikes coz husband hasnt got his cycle legs back yet after cancer treatment.. cleveland way was soooo muddy and with all the ups and downs it seemed a lot further