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

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

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

01:27

18.0km

180m

Cycling

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: April 24, 2026

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North York Moors National Park

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950 m

Cinder Track: Whitby to Robin Hood's Bay

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

This is the bit of the Cinder Track with the best views. This shared-use path used to be the Scarborough to Whitby railway between 1885 to 1965, but now it's a popular semi-off-road, traffic-free route. Having a bell on your bike is advisable!

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5.86 km

Hawsker Railway Station and Train Car Café

Highlight • Cafe

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 services - the train car is used as self-catering accommodation.

There's also bike hire here and tourist / visitor information. Refreshments are usually served inside the car too, although this is temporarily closed at present, so check before you go.

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7.83 km

Cock Mill Wood

Forest

9.23 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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16.7 km

Bay Ness Barn

Highlight • Structure

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 is truly picturesque - the green grass contrasting strikingly with the blue of the ocean beyond it. A truly beautiful, relaxing spot.

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17.7 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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18.0 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

12.0 km

4.99 km

607 m

379 m

Surfaces

9.08 km

5.47 km

2.98 km

448 m

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Highest point (120 m)

Lowest point (20 m)

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Thursday 7 May

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38 %

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

Cinder Track: Whitby to Robin Hood's Bay

Hawsker Railway Station and Train Car Café

Larpool Viaduct

Bay Ness Barn

Robin Hood's Bay Village

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