The Cinder Track

When walking down to Whitby Community College this afternoon we noticed new "old" sineage on the bridge under the railway leading to Stakesby Vale. Cinder Track refers to the old Whitby Scarborough line which apparently was unusually laid on a cinder track. The route of the old railway, which was closed in 1965, is now used as a public footpath, cycle path and bridleway. If you are feeling energetic you can walk the 21 miles to Scarborough or you could stop off at many places along the route. We often walk to the Larpool viaduct and then down into Ruswarp and back along the footpath to Whitby. Here are a couple of links that may be of interest.

The Cinder Track Walk - Scarborough to Whitby & Cinder Track Improvement Team