Trods, tracks and trails
The North York Moors National Park has an extensive network of trods (paths across the moors), tracks (including the Cinder Track) and trails for walking and cycling. Thanks to funding from the Coastal Communities Fund, we've been able to capitalise on these to create new facilities and ways for visitors to enjoy the National Park.
Getting in and around the North York Moors National Park
We'd like to encourage more visitors to use public transport so we'd added as much information as possible to this page and are encouraging all businesses to link to it.
Once in the National Park, many visitors know about the North Yorkshire Moors Railway but fewer know about the other railways in the area so we've gathered them together on this page. Travelling on one of the railways is not only a good way to travel, they offer a different way to see the National Park in all weathers. Britain’s most scenic bus route, The Coastliner, travels through much of the National Park to the coast.
X93 Arriva guided tour
We’ve worked with Arriva to develop a commentary covering information and the area it travels through, including natural and cultural history, what to see and do and walking routes. Visitors can enjoy listening to the X93 guided tour from historic Guisborough to Cloughton, or the other way around on certain buses, depending on the time of the year. Look at the attached website to find out which ones.
Improved signage
We've installed additional signage on the Cleveland Way and Cinder Track so it's easier to know when to take a short detour to a nearby settlement, for refreshments, shopping or somewhere to stay. We've already installed directional signage from the Cleveland Way to: Hinderwell, Lythe, Hawsker, Ravenscar, Hayburn Wyke, Brotton, Cloughton and Goldsborough. The Cinder track signs will soon be in place, featuring Cloughton, Cloughton (Newlands Road), Hayburn Wyke, Ravenscar, Boggle Hole, Robin Hood’s Bay, Hawsker, Stainacre.
Getting in and around the North York Moors National Park
We'd like to encourage more visitors to use public transport so we'd added as much information as possible to this page and are encouraging all businesses to link to it.
Once in the National Park, many visitors know about the North Yorkshire Moors Railway but fewer know about the other railways in the area so we've gathered them together on this page. Travelling on one of the railways is not only a good way to travel, they offer a different way to see the National Park in all weathers. Britain’s most scenic bus route, The Coastliner, travels through much of the National Park to the coast.
X93 Arriva guided tour
We’ve worked with Arriva to develop a commentary covering information and the area it travels through, including natural and cultural history, what to see and do and walking routes. Visitors can enjoy listening to the X93 guided tour from historic Guisborough to Cloughton, or the other way around on certain buses, depending on the time of the year. Look at the attached website to find out which ones.
Improved signage
We've installed additional signage on the Cleveland Way and Cinder Track so it's easier to know when to take a short detour to a nearby settlement, for refreshments, shopping or somewhere to stay. We've already installed directional signage from the Cleveland Way to: Hinderwell, Lythe, Hawsker, Ravenscar, Hayburn Wyke, Brotton, Cloughton and Goldsborough. The Cinder track signs will soon be in place, featuring Cloughton, Cloughton (Newlands Road), Hayburn Wyke, Ravenscar, Boggle Hole, Robin Hood’s Bay, Hawsker, Stainacre.
Coastal ambles
We’ve repackaged small sections of the Cleveland Way and created some shorter circular ambles, including:
- A Mindful Meander around Ravenscar
- Bay to Boggle and back again – Robin Hood’s Bay
- A journey through time from Runswick to Staithes
- Step back in time – A stroll through Saltburn’s Victorian roots
Walking and the Cleveland Way
We've been working with many businesses to prepare to celebrate 2019 as the 50th anniversary of the creation of the Cleveland Way. Numerous activities are planned to celebrate.
Cycling
We've created more routes and information on suggested cycling routes and trails on this page, with information on cycle hire, holidays and guided rides, with more on the Cinder Track here.
Geocache Arts Trail
Set along the Cleveland Way at Sandsend, we’ve developed a Geocache Arts Trail for families to enjoy. Six artists have produced beautiful linocut stamps for this trail, each representing different aspects of the North York Moors coast, so participants can stamp and make their own souvenir booklet to take home with them. |
Smugglers Trail Many people already talk about Robin Hood Bay's smuggling past, so we've created a fun Smugglers Trail for families to enjoy. The booklet costs £6.99 with a 40% discount for wholesale purchases. |
Physical improvements
As part of the Coastal Communities Funded-project, we've undertook physical enhancements to enhance visitors' experience,.
Facilities signage
To date we’ve put in signs along a 38 mile coastal section of the Cleveland directing people to nearby settlements. We’ve just started the Cinder Track and this will cover a 14 mile stretch running from Cloughton to Stainsacre. Work will be completed by the end of the year.
Landscaping the Bank Top car park in Robin Hood’s Bay
We’re working closely with the local community and Scarborough Borough Council to landscape Robin Hood’s Bay Bank Top car park. This scheme will increase the overall attractiveness of the space and create a small wildlife habitat. Work will start at the end of November and will be completed in March 2019.
The Town that Never Was – Ravenscar
Ravenscar has an interesting story which we felt needed to be told. Although quiet now, during Victorian times it was earmarked for development to rival neighbouring Whitby and Scarborough. Foundations were laid, roads built, sewers dug out and plots of land put up for sale. Alas due to dubious business practises the development company went bankrupt. Working closely with National Trust and Skyshots, we’re developing interpretation to tell this story. This new visitor experience will be available to visit in the Spring.
#2minuteBeach clean boards
Thanks to lots of media coverage there is now a movement to keep our environment clean and beautiful. This is good for local communities and also for business since the environment is our resource.Whitby Beach Sweep has been doing some wonderful work with local community support. They’re also encouraging visitors do their bit, by siting #2minutebeachclean boards (www.beachclean.net) at key beaches. We’re supporting them by purchasing one of these boards and working with the local community to help manage it.
Facilities signage
To date we’ve put in signs along a 38 mile coastal section of the Cleveland directing people to nearby settlements. We’ve just started the Cinder Track and this will cover a 14 mile stretch running from Cloughton to Stainsacre. Work will be completed by the end of the year.
Landscaping the Bank Top car park in Robin Hood’s Bay
We’re working closely with the local community and Scarborough Borough Council to landscape Robin Hood’s Bay Bank Top car park. This scheme will increase the overall attractiveness of the space and create a small wildlife habitat. Work will start at the end of November and will be completed in March 2019.
The Town that Never Was – Ravenscar
Ravenscar has an interesting story which we felt needed to be told. Although quiet now, during Victorian times it was earmarked for development to rival neighbouring Whitby and Scarborough. Foundations were laid, roads built, sewers dug out and plots of land put up for sale. Alas due to dubious business practises the development company went bankrupt. Working closely with National Trust and Skyshots, we’re developing interpretation to tell this story. This new visitor experience will be available to visit in the Spring.
#2minuteBeach clean boards
Thanks to lots of media coverage there is now a movement to keep our environment clean and beautiful. This is good for local communities and also for business since the environment is our resource.Whitby Beach Sweep has been doing some wonderful work with local community support. They’re also encouraging visitors do their bit, by siting #2minutebeachclean boards (www.beachclean.net) at key beaches. We’re supporting them by purchasing one of these boards and working with the local community to help manage it.
