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River Esk at Laurel Mill – View from Larpool Viaduct loop from Ruswarp

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Whitby

River Esk at Laurel Mill – View from Larpool Viaduct loop from Ruswarp

Easy

5.0

(1)

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River Esk at Laurel Mill – View from Larpool Viaduct loop from Ruswarp

00:58

13.1km

130m

Cycling

Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: April 25, 2026

Tips

Includes segments that go up or down a series of steps

You may need to carry your bike.

After 1.14 km for 8 m

After 12.0 km for 8 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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219 m

River Esk at Laurel Mill

Highlight • River

The area is a haven for nature enthusiasts, hikers, and history buffs alike, with the meandering River Esk, running through the valley’s heart.

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1.22 km

View from Larpool Viaduct

Highlight • Viewpoint

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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2.41 km

Cock Mill Wood

Forest

4.39 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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6.63 km

Cinder Track Between High Hawsker and Robin Hood's Bay

Highlight • Cycleway

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 you have built on it all the way down and then immediately snap your chain and realise you haven't brought any spare links or the tool. If you do do that, it's a long 8 mile push back to the top, but very scenic.

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12.3 km

River Esk Road

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

A short stretch of a road east of Ruswarp, between the Ruswarp suspension bridge and Larpool Lane. The road is part of the National Cycle Network route 165. There are beautiful views of the River Esk for much of the way along here, but also of Cock Mill Beck (a tributary of the Esk). A lovely and gentle ride through a beautiful landscape.

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13.1 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

6.75 km

4.12 km

2.16 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

3.91 km

3.72 km

3.02 km

2.40 km

< 100 m

Elevation

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Weather

Thursday 9 July

27°C

15°C

0 %

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River Esk at Laurel Mill – View from Larpool Viaduct loop from Ruswarp

River Esk at Laurel Mill

View from Larpool Viaduct

Hawsker Railway Station and Train Car Café

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