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Scarborough
Whitby

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

Routes
United Kingdom
England
Yorkshire And The Humber
North Yorkshire
Scarborough
Whitby

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

Hard

9

riders

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

04:16

66.0km

890m

Gravel riding

Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: June 21, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment that goes up or down a series of steps

You may need to carry your bike.

After 2.64 km for 8 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Train Station

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1

2.56 km

View from Larpool Viaduct

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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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6.17 km

Rigg Mill Wood

Forest

3

48.1 km

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

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4

48.4 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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5

48.9 km

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

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6

50.7 km

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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7

55.2 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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8

58.1 km

A very nice track, suitable for gravel bikes but maybe more comfortable on MTB. It's a very long hill but be cautious and do not road test a new bike …

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62.3 km

Cock Mill Wood

Forest

10

63.7 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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66.0 km

End point

Train Station

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

28.4 km

21.6 km

7.03 km

6.81 km

1.67 km

462 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

24.9 km

17.6 km

12.6 km

10.00 km

591 m

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Highest point (290 m)

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Thursday 25 June

31°C

17°C

55 %

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