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The Cinder Track loop from Robin Hood's Bay

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United Kingdom

England

Yorkshire And The Humber

North Yorkshire

Scarborough

Fylingdales

The Cinder Track loop from Robin Hood's Bay

Moderate

5.0

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The Cinder Track loop from Robin Hood's Bay

00:49

14.0km

160m

Gravel riding

Moderate gravel ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: June 20, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through a protected area

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North York Moors National Park

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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435 m

Millennium Sculpture Above Robin Hood's Bay

Highlight • Structure

The Millennium Sculpture wasn't actually finished and installed until 2004. It stands near the NCN1 above Robin Hood's Bay.

The NCN1 travels along the old railway line above Robin Hood's Bay before following the cinder track north to Whitby.

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3.25 km

Stone Railway Bridge, North York Moors National Park

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5.73 km

View of the North York Moors Coast

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There are some stunning views, quite breath-taking an such a lovely day

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6.03 km

The Cinder Track

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The Cinder Track is a 21.7 mile walk or cycle route, mostly along the picturesque coast from Scarborough to Whitby. It follows the route of the old railway line, which …

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6.26 km

View of the Yorkshire Coast from the Cinder Track

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Some of the best views of the Yorkshire Coast can be enjoyed from this part of the Cinder Track.

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6.71 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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6.98 km

View of the Bay, North York Moors National Park

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Stunning place to take a rest stop and take in the view

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9.51 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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14.0 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

8.91 km

3.95 km

580 m

187 m

183 m

139 m

Surfaces

4.54 km

4.50 km

4.02 km

808 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (160 m)

Lowest point (50 m)

Weather

Friday 26 June

28°C

16°C

61 %

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Max wind speed: 24.0 km/h

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The Cinder Track loop from Robin Hood's Bay

Millennium Sculpture Above Robin Hood's Bay

Stone Railway Bridge, North York Moors National Park

View of the North York Moors Coast

The Cinder Track

View of the Yorkshire Coast from the Cinder Track

Brickyards Alum Quarry Viewpoint

View of the Bay, North York Moors National Park

View of Robin Hood's Bay from the Cinder Track

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