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View from Common Cliff – Robin Hood's Bay Village loop from Whitby

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United Kingdom

England

Yorkshire And The Humber

North Yorkshire

Scarborough

Whitby

View from Common Cliff – Robin Hood's Bay Village loop from Whitby

Hard

5.0

(3)

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View from Common Cliff – Robin Hood's Bay Village loop from Whitby

04:18

70.6km

900m

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: March 27, 2026

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North York Moors National Park

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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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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3.75 km

Cock Mill Wood

Forest

35.9 km

Haybrow Plantation

Forest

41.4 km

Cinder Track: Burniston to Ravenscar

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More of the same traffic-free, cinder track greatness that's ideal for 'cross bikes, gravel bikes or family rides!

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50.8 km

Just to the east of the cycle track is Common Cliff, barely a few minutes ride south of the village of Ravenscar. The cliff offers captivating views to the north along the coast to Robin Hood's Bay.

A brief pedal further along the Cliff to the east, there's Ravenscar Radar Station, which was used during World War II - you might want to check that out.

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52.0 km

Ravenscar Village and Cinder Track

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The village was served by Ravenscar railway station between 1885 and 1965. The former railway line has now been turned into the Cinder Track. At the turn of the 20th century, plans were made to turn the village of Ravenscar into a holiday resort to rival nearby Scarborough. Roads were laid out; some houses were built, and sewers were laid. Because of the long trek to its rocky beach, Ravenscar never achieved popularity, and the development was left unfinished, a town with sewers and streets but no houses.

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52.7 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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55.3 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 to the Whitby to Scarborough railway line until 1965, this now is a cracking place to explore for cyclists, runners and hikers alike.

Take extra care when busiest at the weekends at high season for families and dogs.

More at scarborough.gov.uk/home/sport-and-leisure/parks-play-areas-and-gardens/cinder-track

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59.8 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. It was a hub during the late 18th century, as smuggling was rife on the Yorkshire coast.

Today, it's a busy tourist hub in summer and start of the coast-to-coast walking path. The origin of the village’s name is uncertain, but it is doubtful that Robin Hood was ever in the vicinity of the village.

When taking a detour into the village, be aware that you will have to negotiate a 31% incline on the way back.

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62.7 km

Cinder Track Between High Hawsker and Robin Hood's Bay

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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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70.6 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

25.3 km

21.7 km

13.9 km

5.41 km

3.98 km

442 m

Surfaces

23.1 km

20.4 km

15.2 km

11.0 km

765 m

Elevation

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Highest point (290 m)

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