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Scarborough

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Scarborough

The best running trails around Scarborough

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Running around Scarborough is one of the best ways to explore more of this region. To help you discover the most beautiful places to run, we’ve reviewed our full collection of routes around Scarborough—and are proud to present the best running trails. Click on any of the routes for more details and browse real tips and photos uploaded by other runners.

Last updated: December 7, 2025

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1. Whitby & Robin Hood's Bay loop — North York Moors National Park

20.7km

02:23

260m

250m

Hard run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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2. Cinder Track and Ravenscar Radar Station loop from Ravenscar — North York Moors National Park

10.3km

01:07

140m

150m

Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Some sure footedness required.

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3. Mallyan Spot and Simon Howe loop from Goathland — North York Moors National Park

13.7km

01:34

230m

Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Some sure footedness required.

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4. Scaling Dam and Danby Beacon loop — North York Moors National Park

14.9km

01:47

130m

Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Some sure footedness required.

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5. Esk Valley Ironstone Mine and Crag Cliff Wood loop — North York Moors National Park

8.10km

00:54

120m

Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Some sure footedness required.

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6. The Quakers' Causeway & Skelderskew Moor loop from Commondale — North York Moors National Park

15.0km

01:49

240m

Hard run. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.

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7. Hecks Wood and Aislaby loop from Grosmont — North York Moors National Park

13.0km

01:29

250m

Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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8. Broxa Forest and Langdale Forest loop — North York Moors National Park

29.7km

03:28

500m

510m

Hard run. Very good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Some sure footedness required.

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9. Glaisdale Rigg and Glaisdale Head loop — North York Moors National Park

9.71km

01:09

190m

Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Some sure footedness required.

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10. Cock Mill Wood loop from Ruswarp

6.64km

00:43

80m

Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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The best running trails around Scarborough

1. Whitby & Robin Hood's Bay loop — North York Moors National Park

2. Cinder Track and Ravenscar Radar Station loop from Ravenscar — North York Moors National Park

3. Mallyan Spot and Simon Howe loop from Goathland — North York Moors National Park

4. Scaling Dam and Danby Beacon loop — North York Moors National Park

5. Esk Valley Ironstone Mine and Crag Cliff Wood loop — North York Moors National Park

6. The Quakers' Causeway & Skelderskew Moor loop from Commondale — North York Moors National Park

7. Hecks Wood and Aislaby loop from Grosmont — North York Moors National Park

8. Broxa Forest and Langdale Forest loop — North York Moors National Park

9. Glaisdale Rigg and Glaisdale Head loop — North York Moors National Park

10. Cock Mill Wood loop from Ruswarp

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