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Scarborough South Bay Beach – Royal Albert Drive loop from Bempton

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United Kingdom

England

Yorkshire And The Humber

Bempton

Scarborough South Bay Beach – Royal Albert Drive loop from Bempton

Hard

3.0

(2)

riders

Scarborough South Bay Beach – Royal Albert Drive loop from Bempton

04:41

74.9km

740m

Cycling

Hard bike 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: February 28, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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16.2 km

Hill Top Plantation

Forest

27.0 km

View of Scarborough Castle and the North Sea

Highlight • Viewpoint

Great views across Scarborough South Bay. Worth stopping to rest and enjoy the scenery, especially on a sunny day.

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28.5 km

Bike & Boot Hotel

Highlight • Rest Area

Hiker and bicycle friendly hotel with fantastic facilities including bike storage with a bike cleaning room.

The food is great, and staff are super friendly. I'd highly recommend staying here.

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29.2 km

Scarborough South Bay Beach

Highlight • Viewpoint

Iconic beachfront on the east Yorkshire coast. Loads of amusements and things to do and see, both new and old. Not many better places to have a post ride ice-cream!

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29.9 km

The Waffle & Donut Bar

Highlight • Cafe

Great place to stop for drink and snack

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29.9 km

Marine Drive, Scarborough

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

Marine Drive takes you around the prominent headland of Scarborough, connecting its two beaches - South Bay and North Bay.

Keep an eye out for 31 engraved granite storyboards lining …

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31.3 km

Royal Albert Drive

Highlight (Segment) • Historical Site

From the Old Toll House on the south side to the North Bay, this spectacular drive takes you around the prominent castle headland, taking in striking sounds, sea views and fresh sea air.

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32.3 km

North Bay Beach

Highlight • Viewpoint

The expansive sandy beach of North Bay is framed by sea defenses, an esplanade and scenic hills and cliffs. It offers a wilder vibe compared to the busier South Bay area.

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38.2 km

View of Scarborough from Oliver's Mount

Highlight • Climb

Oliver's Mount is an area of high ground overlooking Scarborough, with great views over the town. Oliver's Mount first held a motorcycle race in 1946 and continues to do so …

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42.0 km

Parnell's Wood

Forest

74.9 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

63.7 km

5.37 km

3.06 km

2.64 km

135 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

51.2 km

22.2 km

890 m

560 m

135 m

Elevation

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Highest point (140 m)

Lowest point (0 m)

Weather

Saturday 9 May

11°C

6°C

0 %

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Scarborough South Bay Beach – Royal Albert Drive loop from Bempton

View of Scarborough Castle and the North Sea

Bike & Boot Hotel

Scarborough South Bay Beach

The Waffle & Donut Bar

Marine Drive, Scarborough

Royal Albert Drive

North Bay Beach

View of Scarborough from Oliver's Mount

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