The Cinder Track — Attraction in Whitby

The Cinder Track is an absolutely fantastic walking route, especially for beginners or those looking for a relaxing, scenic stroll. Your description is spot on: it's a very flat, easy path, making it perfect for all ages and fitness levels. What makes this section of the Cinder Track so appealing is its location. It's a really scenic route that offers stunning views of the North Sea coastline and the surrounding countryside. As a disused railway line, the path is wide and well-maintained, providing a smooth surface that's easy to walk on, even after rain. It's a world away from the rugged, cliff-top path of the Cleveland Way, making it a much more accessible option. The walk from Whitby to Robin Hood's Bay is a perfect short-to-medium distance for a day trip. At approximately 7 miles (11.5 km), it's a manageable walk that can be completed in a few hours, leaving you plenty of time to explore the picturesque village of Robin Hood's Bay. You can wander through its narrow, winding streets, visit the beach, and enjoy a well-deserved pub lunch before catching a bus back to Whitby. The bus journey is a great option for a circular walk, or you can simply retrace your steps along the flat and easy Cinder Track. The path is also a great place for wildlife spotting and enjoying the peaceful atmosphere away from the bustling town center. The old railway bridges and station platforms add a touch of historical charm to the route. In short, if you're looking for a beautiful, flat, and easy walk that offers incredible views and leads to one of the most charming villages on the Yorkshire coast, the Cinder Track from Whitby to Robin Hood's Bay is an excellent choice. It’s a highlight for any visitor...

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...

I rode the route ftom Scarborough to Robin Hood's Bay (and back). It's a fantastic ride with a number of things to consider. Parts of it are much more rugged than a cinder track, especially at the Robin Hoods Bay end, so a mountain bike or gravel bike are the best mounts. Also, I would advise having a map with you (preferably digital) as there are parts where the sineage is poor, confusing or completely missing. If using Google beware of Google offering the Cleveland Way as 'fewer hills' as an option. It's a footpath with hundreds of steps over the last couple of miles. I had to carry my bike for 60% of it! Much better on the way back. The entrance to the Cinder Track is clearly marked to your left as you leave Robin Hood's Bay, just after passing St Stephen's church on your right. If you end up muddy like me, there's a tap on the right side of St Stephens where I washed my wheels, or the Hotel Victoria has a bike cleaning and service station in the alleyway to the left. Probably fair to get a drink or bite from there if...