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North Yorkshire

Scarborough

Danby

The Moors Centre loop of the coastline — North York Moors National Park

Yorkshire And The Humber

North Yorkshire

Scarborough

Danby

The Moors Centre loop of the coastline — North York Moors National Park

Hard

riders

The Moors Centre loop of the coastline — North York Moors National Park

05:26

107km

1,550m

Road cycling

Hard road ride. Very good fitness required. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: June 5, 2024

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Includes a movable bridge

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After 35.3 km for 54 m

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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775 m

Lawns Road – Flat Road Along the River Esk

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

Lawns Road is a rare find in Eskdale - Flat! Feel the breeze in your hair and relish in the opportunity to neither go up nor down, just along.

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8.87 km

Beggar's Bridge

Highlight • Historical Site

The romantic Beggar's Bridge, a beautiful arched structure across the River Esk, has a telling inscription. It suggests that it was built in 1619 by 'TF': Thomas Ferries, the son of a local farmer.

Thomas used to ford the river to meet his young sweetheart, Agnes, the daughter of a wealthy squire. Her father thought Thomas too poor for his daughter and disapproved. Determined to seek his fortune at sea, he set sail from Whitby. Though on the day he departed Glaisdale, the Esk was in spate and he was unable to kiss Agnes goodbye.

When he returned years later as a wealthy man, Thomas married Agnes and built this bridge in tribute to her and so that no future lovers would be separated by the river. Today, the bridge is Grade II-listed.

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32.5 km

View of Whitby Abbey

Highlight • Viewpoint

As you descend down Hawsker Lane, there is a great view of Whitby Abbey. An iconic landmark on the North Sea coast.

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35.4 km

Whitby Harbour

Highlight • Historical Site

Whitby is a traditional seaside town that is dearly loved by young and old alike. With a glorious golden beach, quirky cobbled streets that wind enticingly through old taverns and pubs — frequented by sailors and smugglers in times gone by — and a bustling harbour overlooked by the striking Gothic ruins of Whitby Abbey, it is an intriguing and beautiful place. With connections to Captain Cook and Dracula, too, Whitby truly is a place unlike any other.

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37.1 km

Whitby North Promenade and Beach Huts

Highlight • Viewpoint

This is a great road to take either into or out of Whitby. From high up you can appreciate the vastness of the North Sea and people watch those promenading along the seafront.

To the east you can see to Whitby and to the north-west across to the cliffs of Sandsend Ness.

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40.0 km

Sandsend Beach

Highlight • Beach

Just a short distance from Whitby, Sandsend has a completely different feel and is a place of calm compared to the hustle and bustle of Yorkshire's other resorts south along the coast from here.

There are a couple of cafes, Tides and Sandside Cafe and public toilets a short way south east from the Sandside Cafe on the A174.

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49.6 km

Runswick Bay

Highlight • Beach

From high up on the road you get a great view of Runswick Bay. You can drop down Cleveland way to get a closer look the sea and pretty village clinging to the side of the coastline, but the tearooms and bakery are up here so its up to you whether you think the extra metres to climb back out are worth it!

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53.9 km

Staithes Harbour

Highlight • Historical Site

Staithes is a beautiful seaside village, home to Captain James Cook in the 18th century. Captain Cook arrived a 16 year old and apprentice to a grocer and chandler and left a budding adventurer. Hardly surprising given the beauty of the coast here in Yorkshire.

To the north of Staithes is Cowbar Nab, an imposing cliff, home to a seabird colony and great for walking up to get unrivalled views of Staithes.

There are plenty of cafes and pubs, plus a stretch of sandy beach and public toilets at Bank Top Car Park.

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61.6 km

Cattersty Sands Beach

Highlight • Viewpoint

This is a great spot to catch your breath and take in the views of the coast. The beach is sandy and water clear. It is a beach that is quiet enough to relax.

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82.4 km

View of Roseberry Topping

Highlight • Viewpoint

Roseberry Topping is an easily recognisable hill from its uniquely shaped summit. The Matterhorn of Yorkshire!

If you ever leave your bike at home and head for a walk, the views from the top are wonderful.

Captain Cook was apparently a big fan of Roseberry Topping. He was born in Great Ayton and supposedly loved to walk there as a child.

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95.9 km

Potter's Side Lane

Highlight • Viewpoint

This is a lovely stretch of road between Kildale and Commondale. There is a short steep descent and ascent either side of Sleddale Beck about half way along but don't let that put you off as the views are well worth it.

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99.7 km

View of Sandhill Bank

Highlight • Viewpoint

Climbing east out of Commondale this is short, sharp hard work but with it for the views.

If you're heading west into Commondale, even better, enjoy the free speed and rolling views as you weave down the descent.

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101 km

Climb from Castleton to Commondale

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

Gentle climb out of Castleton with great views. 3km at 4 percent average so it doesn't pose any major difficulty!

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107 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

85.1 km

19.0 km

2.03 km

1.19 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

88.2 km

18.9 km

102 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (260 m)

Lowest point (10 m)

Weather

Wednesday 27 May

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The Moors Centre loop of the coastline — North York Moors National Park

Lawns Road – Flat Road Along the River Esk

Beggar's Bridge

View of Whitby Abbey

Whitby Harbour

Whitby North Promenade and Beach Huts

Sandsend Beach

Runswick Bay

Staithes Harbour

Cattersty Sands Beach

View of Roseberry Topping

Potter's Side Lane

View of Sandhill Bank

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