Cock Mill Wood – Raikes Lane loop from Ruswarp

Mountain biking trails

United Kingdom

England

Yorkshire And The Humber

North Yorkshire

Scarborough

Whitby

Cock Mill Wood – Raikes Lane loop from Ruswarp

Moderate

5.0

(3)

riders

Cock Mill Wood – Raikes Lane loop from Ruswarp

04:45

63.6km

900m

Mountain biking

Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: September 10, 2026

Tips

Includes segments that go up or down a series of steps

You may need to carry your bike.

After 1.14 km for 8 m

After 62.6 km for 8 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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1.58 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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7.85 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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34.6 km

View of Harewood Dale from Reasty Hill

Highlight • Parking

Here you'll find commanding views (and from the car park right next to it) of Harewood Dale.

The car park is a great place to take a break from the …

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45.6 km

View from Beacon Howes

Highlight • Historical Site

From the high point of Beacon Howes, you'll enjoy spectacular views of the North Yorkshire coastline, down to the quaint village of Robin Hood's Bay.

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48.2 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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49.4 km

Stone Railway Bridge, North York Moors National Park

Highlight • Structure

52.2 km

Millennium Sculpture Above Robin Hood's Bay

Highlight • Structure

The Millennium Sculpture wasn't actually finished and installed until 2004. It stands near the NCN1 above Robin Hood's Bay.

The NCN1 travels along the old railway line above Robin Hood's Bay before following the cinder track north to Whitby.

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55.6 km

Cinder Track Between High Hawsker and Robin Hood's Bay

Highlight • Cycleway

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 …

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