Yorkshire Coast Dirt Dash, packing everything unique about the Yorkshire Coast into a long weekend. Enjoy the tranquillity of the North York Moors, the striking coastline and beautiful villages and towns while you cycle on gravel tracks, cycle paths, quiet lanes and roads through the stunning countryside of England’s east coast.
The Route YC Adventure Weekender is designed for gravel bikes but is equally fun on mountain bikes. With no gates to left bikes, it is suited for heavier e-bikes and trailers, although some sections of the Cinder Track will only be suited for adventurous riders.
The recommended start point of your adventure is at Whitby railway station. However, there are railway stations in Ruswarp, Egton Bridge, Seamer, Filey and Scarborough, which are also good starting points. The North Yorkshire Moors Railway also services Levisham station on the route.
THE RIDE
Distance: 147 km (91 miles)
Ascent: 1,880m (6,167 ft)
Start/Finish: Whitby Railway Station
Start/Finish Grid Ref: NZ 89794 10854
Bike-friendly public transport: At the start
Highest point: 262m (860 ft)
Terrain: A mixture of gravel tracks, cycle paths and roads, all wide enough for a trailer.
Singletrack: 13% / Path: 10% / Cycle Path: 16% Road: 61%
Recommend bike: Gravel bike
Best time to ride: All year
Adventure Weekender (routeyc.co.uk)
Route type: Long Distance Gravel