Moor to Sea: 2a Whitby to Ravenscar (the ‘Cinder Track’) — North York Moors National Park

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Moor to Sea: 2a Whitby to Ravenscar (the ‘Cinder Track’) — North York Moors National Park

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Moor to Sea: 2a Whitby to Ravenscar (the ‘Cinder Track’) — North York Moors National Park

01:32

17.9km

290m

Cycling

Discover the best coastal scenery on the entire Moor to Sea Network on this classic ride between Whitby and the sweeping headland of Ravenscar, via Hawsker and Robin Hood’s Bay.

At the start of the route you cycle over the River Esk, high up on Larpool Viaduct, which seems far…

by North York Moors National Park

Last updated: June 12, 2024

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Waypoints

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1.65 km

Larpool Viaduct

Highlight • Bridge

Larpool Viaduct, also known as the Esk Valley Viaduct, is a 13-arch brick viaduct, originally built to carry the Scarborough & Whitby Railway over the River Esk. It's now the route of the Cinder Track.

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5.02 km

Hawsker Railway Station and Train Car Café

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This used to be one of the eight stations on a line between Scarborough and Whitby, but closed in 1965. Now, the buildings are owned privately, but Trailways offer some …

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9.11 km

Bay Ness Barn

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Take a breather and stop near Bay Ness on the Cinder Trail. There's a number of benches provided on the track.

The lone barn in the fields near the cliffs …

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10.1 km

Robin Hood's Bay Village

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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. …

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14.7 km

View of Robin Hood's Bay from the Cinder Track

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The Cinder Track extends from Robin Hood's Bay to Scarborough along the coastline, almost completely traffic-free for 21.5 miles (34.6 km).

Running along the path that used to be home …

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16.9 km

Brickyards Alum Quarry Viewpoint

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Next to the disused Brickyards Alum Quarry, just outside Ravenscar, there's a wonderful picnic table, beckoning you to stop here for a break, with truly marvelous views along the coast …

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17.9 km

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

8.24 km

8.13 km

881 m

628 m

Surfaces

7.30 km

5.97 km

3.72 km

854 m

< 100 m

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Weather

Tuesday 20 October

13°C

5°C

73 %

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Comments

December 30, 2023

Discover the best coastal scenery on the entire Moor to Sea Network on this classic ride between Whitby and the sweeping headland of Ravenscar, via Hawsker and Robin Hood’s Bay.
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At the start of the route you cycle over the River Esk, high up on Larpool Viaduct, which seems far too grand for a cycle path