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Larpool Viaduct – Robin Hood's Bay Village loop from Ruswarp

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Larpool Viaduct – Robin Hood's Bay Village loop from Ruswarp

Moderate

3.0

(1)

7

riders

Larpool Viaduct – Robin Hood's Bay Village loop from Ruswarp

01:42

24.8km

390m

Cycling

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

Last updated: August 13, 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 23.7 km for 8 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Train Station

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1

219 m

River Esk at Laurel Mill

Highlight • River

The area is a haven for nature enthusiasts, hikers, and history buffs alike, with the meandering River Esk, running through the valley’s heart.

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2

1.43 km

Larpool Viaduct

Highlight • Bridge

Larpool Viaduct, also known as the Esk Valley Viaduct, is a 13-arch brick viaduct, originally built to carry the Scarborough & Whitby Railway over the River Esk. It's now the route of the Cinder Track.

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2.83 km

Cock Mill Wood

Forest

12.2 km

earthworks

Archaeological Site

5

15.8 km

Robin Hood's Bay Climb

Highlight • Trail

6

16.2 km

Robin Hood's Bay Village

Highlight • Historical Site

The village, which consists of a maze of tiny streets, has a tradition of smuggling. Robin Hood’s Bay is reputed to have a network of subterranean passageways linking the houses. …

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7

20.5 km

Hawsker Railway Station and Train Car Café

Highlight • Cafe

This used to be one of the eight stations on a line between Scarborough and Whitby, but closed in 1965. Now, the buildings are owned privately, but Trailways offer some …

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8

24.0 km

River Esk Road

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

A short stretch of a road east of Ruswarp, between the Ruswarp suspension bridge and Larpool Lane. The road is part of the National Cycle Network route 165. There are …

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24.8 km

End point

Train Station

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

17.3 km

3.14 km

2.93 km

1.24 km

< 100 m

< 100 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

19.5 km

3.11 km

2.10 km

< 100 m

< 100 m

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Tuesday 20 October

11°C

5°C

87 %

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