20.8 miles
Distance
816 ft
Climb
-863 ft
Descent
629 ft
High Point
-49 ft
Altitude change
78 ft
Altitude min
160 ft
Altitude start
112 ft
Altitude end
-16.3%
Grade max
21.6%
Grade min
10 miles
Distance climb
10 miles
Distance down
1 mile
Distance flat

From 1885 until it’s closure in 1965 the old railway line from Scarborough to Whitby took goods and passengers up and down the North Yorkshire coast.

source: Cinder Track
Detailed Description
Cinder Track is a 21 mile popular easy route located near Scarborough. This mountain bike primary route can be used both directions and has a easy overall physical rating. This route includes 3 trails. This route climbs 816 ft with a max elevation of 629 ft then descends -863 ft.

Trail Issues on Route

  • Minor Issue / Yellow: 1 trail (newest: Mar 12, 2024)

Stats

  • Distance
    21 miles
  • Avg time
    2 hr 31 min
  • Altitude min
    78 ft
  • Altitude start
    160 ft
  • Altitude end
    112 ft
  • Climb
    816 ft
  • Descent
    -863 ft
  • Grade max
    -16.3%
  • Grade min
    21.6%
  • Distance climb
    10 miles
  • Distance down
    10 miles
  • Distance flat
    1 mile

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  • Riding area
    Scarborough
  • Primary Activity
    Mountain Bike
  • Other Activities
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    • Gravel Bike
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    • Trail Running
  • Difficulty rating
    Green
  • Route Type
    Out & Back
  • Bikepacking
    Yes
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    Yes
  • Bike type
    AM, XC, CX, Gravel
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Physical rating
    Easy
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    Robin Hood's Bay to Whitby - Cinder Track
    Mar 12, 2024 @ 3:38am
    Mar 12, 2024
    		Muddy between Robin Hood's Bay and Ravenscar. Clear otherwise
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