Littlebeck and Hawsker — Explorer Route

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Littlebeck and Hawsker — Explorer Route

Moderate

4.0

(1)

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Littlebeck and Hawsker — Explorer Route

01:26

19.9km

380m

Mountain biking

Explore the back roads, country lanes and woodland tracks between the valley hamlet of Littlebeck and the old Cinder Track, a former railway line between Scarborough and Whitby.

There are sweeping views from Sneaton Moor and a delightfully quiet ride on Raikes Lane, before an exhilarating freewheel down into Hawsker.…

by North York Moors National Park

Last updated: March 19, 2025

Tips

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

You may need to carry your bike.

After 11.4 km for 8 m

Waypoints

Start point

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2.70 km

Raikes Lane

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

A fabulous, picturesque and quiet lane where you can pick up some good speed!. You're surrounded by green fields and conifers line the lane's borders. Far-reaching views north above Sneaton …

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9.88 km

Cock Mill Wood

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

The ride through Cock Mill Wood, which is also part of the Scarborough-to-Whitby Cinder Trail, is pure cycling joy - a smooth and wide track that cuts through this rich …

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13.9 km

St Hilda's Church, Sneaton

Highlight • Religious Site

This imposing church in the small village of Sneaton almost seems out of place. It may appear old, but it was only built between 1823 and 1825, and potentially altered …

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19.9 km

End point

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

13.1 km

4.20 km

1.91 km

329 m

216 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

15.4 km

1.88 km

1.49 km

810 m

294 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (210 m)

Lowest point (10 m)

Weather

Friday 16 October

11°C

6°C

0 %

Additional weather tips

Max wind speed: 19.0 km/h

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Comments

December 30, 2023

Explore the back roads, country lanes and woodland tracks between the valley hamlet of Littlebeck and the old Cinder Track, a former railway line between Scarborough and Whitby.
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There are sweeping views from Sneaton Moor and a delightfully quiet ride on Raikes Lane, before an exhilarating freewheel down