The Cinder Track – Scalby Beck Viaduct loop from Scarborough

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The Cinder Track – Scalby Beck Viaduct loop from Scarborough

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The Cinder Track – Scalby Beck Viaduct loop from Scarborough

00:46

11.1km

60m

Cycling

Easy bike ride. Mostly paved surfaces. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 21, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 7.69 km for 53 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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5.11 km

The Cinder Track

Highlight • Cycleway

This is a 21.7 mile walk or cycle route from Scarborough to Whitby.

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5.53 km

Quaint Little Bridge

Highlight • Bridge

A ride through the suburbs of Scarborough before getting into the countryside

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7.66 km

This is an old railway viaduct near what was Scalby railway station. Long since closed; no real description remains of the station. But it's worth stopping on the viaduct to look at the Beck from high above, offering pleasant views!

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7.71 km

Old Railway Viaduct on the Scarborough to Whitby Line

Highlight • Structure

Take some food for a picnic on the old rail track next to the beck, beautiful views

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7.92 km

NHS Tribute

Highlight • Monument

A lovely tribute to the NHS workers. A lot of effort has gone into this it was lovely to top and look at

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11.1 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

5.54 km

3.22 km

2.34 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

6.49 km

3.04 km

1.40 km

238 m

Elevation

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Monday 9 November

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The Cinder Track – Scalby Beck Viaduct loop from Scarborough

The Cinder Track

Quaint Little Bridge

Scalby Beck Viaduct

Old Railway Viaduct on the Scarborough to Whitby Line

NHS Tribute

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