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View from Common Cliff – View of Robin Hood's Bay loop from Burniston

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United Kingdom

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Yorkshire And The Humber

North Yorkshire

Scarborough

Burniston

View from Common Cliff – View of Robin Hood's Bay loop from Burniston

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View from Common Cliff – View of Robin Hood's Bay loop from Burniston

04:19

52.8km

640m

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: May 21, 2026

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North York Moors National Park

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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8.99 km

View from Common Cliff

Highlight • Natural Monument

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 …

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9.70 km

Ravenscar Tearooms

Highlight • Cafe

A quaint little tearoom located at the end of Station Road in Ravenscar is conveniently on the Cinder Track route between Whitby and Scarborough. Really friendly staff, plenty of seating …

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10.1 km

Ravenscar Village and Cinder Track

Highlight • Cycleway

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 …

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10.4 km

View of Robin Hood's Bay

Highlight • Viewpoint

Stop and take a break at this magnificent viewpoint! There's plenty of benches for this very purpose.

On a clear day you'll have far-reaching views across the bay and out …

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12.6 km

Green Dike

Archaeological Site

39.4 km

View of Robin Hood's Bay from the Cinder Track

Highlight • Viewpoint

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 …

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41.2 km

View of the Yorkshire Coast from the Cinder Track

Highlight • Cycleway

Some of the best views of the Yorkshire Coast can be enjoyed from this part of the Cinder Track.

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41.6 km

Brickyards Alum Quarry Viewpoint

Highlight • Viewpoint

Next to the disused Brickyards Alum Quarry, just outside Ravenscar, there's a wonderful picnic table, beckoning you to stop here for a break, with truly marvelous views along the coast …

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48.1 km

Stone Bridge on the Cinder Track

Highlight • Bridge

Gourgious track!

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52.8 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

18.9 km

14.1 km

8.04 km

6.43 km

2.87 km

2.48 km

Surfaces

26.2 km

21.2 km

4.79 km

615 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (290 m)

Lowest point (40 m)

Weather

Thursday 21 May

24°C

12°C

26 %

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View from Common Cliff – View of Robin Hood's Bay loop from Burniston

View from Common Cliff

Ravenscar Tearooms

Ravenscar Village and Cinder Track

View of Robin Hood's Bay

View of Robin Hood's Bay from the Cinder Track

View of the Yorkshire Coast from the Cinder Track

Brickyards Alum Quarry Viewpoint

Stone Bridge on the Cinder Track

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