09/04/2026
Thank you to Paul Beal for sharing these fabulous local walks. We’re so lucky to be surrounded by nature here on the Yorkshire Coast. So if you feel like bringing your walking shoes…you won’t go wrong with any of these fabulous suggestions ☀️
☀️ FIVE UNFORGETTABLE JOURNEYS ALONG THE SPECTACULAR YORKSHIRE COASTLINE
🌊 Experience the rugged majesty and deep-rooted heritage of the North Yorkshire shore through these five distinct circular hiking routes. From the industrial relics of Victorian alum works to enchanted woodland valleys featuring hidden waterfalls, these paths offer a perfect blend of natural beauty and historical intrigue.
📍 Cloughton Wyke Walk
🥾 Starting in Burniston, this 8¾-mile trek follows the dramatic Cleveland Way past the historic Long Nab Coastguard Station and the rocky inlet of Cloughton Wyke. The return journey provides a relaxing change of pace as you wander through the old railway tunnels and station platforms of the scenic Cinder Track.
https://www.paulbeal.com/cloughton-wyke-walk
📍 Hayburn Wyke Walk
🥾 This 9¼-mile loop leads you into a secluded coastal valley where a double waterfall cascades over mossy rocks directly onto a pebble beach. Along the way, you can explore the haunting remains of a World War II Radar Station and enjoy breathtaking panoramic views of the Robin Hood’s Bay arc.
https://www.paulbeal.com/hayburn-wyke-walk
📍 Ravenscar Walk
🥾 Delve into the story of "the town that never was" on an 8¾-mile adventure that visits the impressive Peak Alum Works and the folklore-rich cove of Boggle Hole. The route offers a striking contrast between high clifftop drama and the peaceful, leafy corridors of the former Scarborough to Whitby railway line.
https://www.paulbeal.com/ravenscar-walk
📍 Robin Hood's Bay Walk
🥾 Navigate the steep, winding streets of this legendary fishing village before heading north on the clifftops toward High Hawsker. This 9¼-mile trail showcases the world-class Jurassic geology of the area and passes the celebratory terminus of the famous Coast to Coast National Trail.
https://www.paulbeal.com/robin-hoods-bay-walk
📍 Runswick Bay Walk
🥾 Explore the picturesque harbour of Staithes and the fascinating ironstone mining history at Port Mulgrave on this diverse 8¼-mile circular route. The walk also takes you through Hinderwell, where you can visit the ancient healing spring at St Hilda’s Holy Well before returning to the golden sands of Runswick Bay.
https://www.paulbeal.com/runswick-bay-walk
