The Cinder Track

this is such a nice track, we took a really long hike here using the Cinder Track as a starting point and then veered off the beaten path and explored some villages and public footpaths further afield. the views are gorgeous and it's just such a soothing walk. it's quiet but you will find yourself passing other walkers, families, dogs, runners and cyclists! would definitely recommend

Used the cinder track to walk into Whitby from Ruswarp, it took us about an hour to get to Whitby centre. The cinder track was well maintained and a peaceful walk. The track takes you over a viaduct with beautiful views. A brilliant track for all walkers/ cyclists/ horse riders !

Fabulous walking or cycling through peaceful countryside with views of the north east coast. Running from Whitby to Scarborough, the track is a dis-used railway track that was meant to service a new tourist destination at Ravenscar, but a lack of beach scuppered the plans early in the development. The stretch from Robin Hood's Bay to Ravenscar is a little wilder and more sheltered than the section from Robin Hood's bay to Whitby. It is easy to plan circular walks taking in the cinder track and the coastal path. The track, originally built for trains has only gentle gradients, but the same cannot be said for the coastal path which has some sections with steps. At Ravenscar there is a National Trust Tea Room (no toilets) an Hotel and slightly further on is the Ravenscar Tea Rooms which don't open on Tuesdays. At Whitby there are plenty of places to get refreshments and Robin Hood's bay has a couple of pubs, a fish and chip shop, a bistro and a couple of other places to eat and drink plus public toilets. The track passes under a few road bridges and mostly passes through very peaceful countryside. There are plenty of wild flowers in the spring and bird life is good and quite mixed. It's well worth a visit to cycle or walk and the sea views are lovely pretty much any time of year, just dress for the weather.

Brilliant cycle path. We went from Whitby to Ravenscar and back. Parked for free on a nearby street. Excellent weather and generally good surfaces that got worse around Robin Hood’s bay but still ok.

The most scenic path I have Ridden.

Scarborough to Whitby & back, 42 miles isn't easy. I was struggling after 10 miles but didn't give up. This is my longest ride & I feel satisfied with my achievement. ????

We used the Cinder Track to cycle from Whitby to Robin Hood's Bay. We parked up at the Endeavour car park and cycled around 3 minutes joining the track at the start just off a street called Southend Gardens in Whitby.

Easy ride, slight up and downs however nothing major. Nice and smooth and smooth and beautiful scenery especially when you get closer to Robin Hood's Bay. It took us around 50 minutes to cycle on mountain bikes from Whitby to Robin Hood's Bay, stopping off for photos etc. We passed around a dozen or so people with dogs but everyone was polite.

Would definitely recommend this track especially if your cycling!

Very bumpy in places, but stunning scenery, a long day of cycling go prepped with plenty of water, although there are some rest stops with food and drinks available. Just dont forget some of those nice downhill spots are not so nice on the return ride!!!

The Cinder Track has long been a favourite place of mine for walking, cycling and running. Great park run from Whitby on Saturday mornings too.

Take in all of its 22 miles Whitby -Scarborough or parts of it from 1 mile upwards. A good idea to plan your route and find the access points on and off.

Usually possible to access all year round but uneven in parts.