Burniston, a village in North Yorkshire, offers a diverse landscape for outdoor activities, benefiting from its location near the dramatic coastline and the expansive North York Moors National Park. The area features coastal paths, rugged cliffs, and moorland, providing varied terrain for exploration. This geographical blend makes Burniston a suitable base for engaging in several sports like hiking, road cycling, jogging, mountain biking, and more.
Burniston provides more than 30 routes across several sports like…
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4.6
(7)
30
riders
51.9km
03:49
660m
660m
Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.

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23
riders
68.5km
04:53
770m
770m
Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.

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31
riders
19.5km
01:22
130m
130m
Easy mountain bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Suitable for all skill levels.

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12
riders
32.3km
02:05
320m
320m
Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.
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25
hikers
12.4km
03:14
90m
90m
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.

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21
hikers
11.9km
03:13
150m
150m
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.

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56
hikers
11.6km
03:12
180m
180m
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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25
hikers
7.62km
02:02
90m
90m
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
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1
riders
Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride.

45
riders
35.3km
01:59
460m
460m
Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

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38
riders
46.0km
02:17
450m
450m
Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

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26
riders
14.2km
00:42
210m
210m
Easy road ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.
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337
runners
15.2km
01:37
170m
170m
Hard run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

23
runners
5.76km
00:36
40m
40m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

22
runners
Hard run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

19
runners
6.06km
00:38
30m
30m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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54
riders
57.1km
04:21
750m
750m
Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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80
riders
21.1km
01:35
180m
180m
Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

16
riders
52.8km
04:19
640m
640m
Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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15
riders
59.6km
04:03
930m
930m
Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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38
riders
68.1km
04:05
800m
800m
Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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49
riders
50.0km
02:51
430m
430m
Moderate gravel ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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4
riders
32.7km
02:37
470m
480m
Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

1
riders
28.4km
01:44
280m
280m
Moderate gravel ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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Burniston offers a variety of outdoor activities including Hiking, Road cycling, Jogging, Mountain biking, Touring cycling, and Gravel biking. The region's diverse landscape provides options from coastal paths to moorland trails. More than 30 routes are available for exploration.
Burniston provides access to coastal paths, including sections of the Cleveland Way, which offers views towards Ravenscar. Hikers can also explore areas like Cloughton Wyke. For specific routes, refer to the Hiking around Burniston guide.
Yes, Burniston features easy hiking options suitable for various fitness levels. These trails often provide gentle terrain and scenic views. Explore the Easy hikes around Burniston guide for specific recommendations.
Road cyclists can find diverse routes in Burniston, including undulating terrain, coastal roads, and paths into the North York Moors. The Cinder Track offers a traffic-free option. Detailed routes are available in the Road Cycling Routes around Burniston guide.
Yes, the Cinder Track is a notable traffic-free route near Burniston, following a disused railway line. This path offers scenic rides both north towards Whitby and south towards Scarborough. More options are listed in the Traffic-free bike rides around Burniston guide.
Burniston and its surroundings offer several dedicated running trails, including routes like the 'Scarborough South Bay Beach – Marine Drive, Scarborough loop'. These trails provide a mix of paved and accessible paths. Information on these routes is available in the Running Trails around Burniston guide.
Yes, mountain biking opportunities exist in the broader North York Moors area near Burniston. Routes such as the 'Offroad (Circular) - Langdale Forest from Langdale End' originate close to the village. Consult the MTB Trails around Burniston guide for more details.
Burniston is close to the North York Moors National Park and the dramatic coastline. Notable features include coastal paths like the Cleveland Way, the picturesque Cloughton Wyke, and Filey Brigg. Staxton Hill also offers scenic views over the valley.
Yes, Burniston is considered suitable for family-friendly outdoor activities. The region offers various routes and attractions that cater to different ages and abilities. Look for easy hikes and accessible paths for family outings.
Burniston's outdoor routes are well-regarded on komoot, with more than 21,000 visitors having explored the area. The routes collectively hold an average rating of 4.49 out of 5 stars, based on over 1,300 ratings.
For general tourism information about Burniston and the wider North Yorkshire region, visitors can refer to the Welcome to Yorkshire website, which features a dedicated page for Burniston. The Visit North Yorkshire website also serves as a comprehensive resource for the county's tourism.

