Pictures From My Cycle Tours Of The North York Moors And East Coast

Welcome to this part of my site featuring pictures from my cycle tours of The North York Moors and East Coast. It is by far the most beautiful coast line of not only North Yorkshire but the whole of North East England. The North York Moors are also a challenge for the cyclist and as there are very steep climbs to the tops you need to be very fit, But the scenic views are very rewarding and there are many nice quiet roads leading over the middle of the Moors such as the old Roman road over Wheeldale Moor. The old Whitby to Scarborough railway line has now been converted into a traffic free cycle path and is part of the national cycle network of route 1. It is also suitable for family rides, Although children must be supervised by an adult as there are some quiet steep hills for a railway track. Like other railways of that era it became a fatal victim of closure during the 1960s and was a sad loss for the Yorkshire coast as it was one of the most scenic coast railways in the Country. The old station sites and buildings still exist in the villages of Robin Hoods Bay, Ravenscar and Cloughton and are ideal for a short rest break. If you wish to try alternative routes to this track, Please be aware that the A171 and A165 into Scarborough carry very heavy traffic and these roads are best avoided particularly during the busy tourist season. Picture 1 features the picturesque village of Newton On Rawcliffe and is the last refreshment stop before the long up and down hill climb over Wheeldale Moor. Pictures in the order of 2 and 3 feature my climb over Wheeldale Moor and as you can see the green summer colours are in full bloom. Pictures in the order of 4 to 6 feature the fishing seaside town and resort of Whitby, Which I have visited many times during my cycle tours during the 1980s and the new Youth Hostel is a much better improvement compared to the old one for its cleanliness and provides very a very good meals service. Pictures in the order of 7 to 9 are highlights of the Whitby to Scarborough cycle track and feature some fantastic views looking over to Robin Hoods Bay and Ravenscar. Picture 10 is the lovely picture postcard village of Thornton-le-Dale situated about 2 miles east of Pickering and although this village is situated on the busy A170 Scarborough road, It is a good gateway village for starting the Dolby Forest Trail and touring the south east fringe of The North York Moors. Pictures in the order of 11 to 14 are from a revisited cycle tour and are feature some good quality pictures of Robin Hoods Bay, My favourite village of the entire East Coast of England.