Cinder Track, North Bay, and Peasholm Park Walk

As it is a city adventure, the Cinder Track, North Bay, and Peasholm Park Walk is a fairly laid back experience that doesn’t offer much in the way of challenging or difficult terrain. Even still, you should make sure to wear comfortable walking shoes for this adventure. There are several road crossings and areas where there may be high volumes of people, so keep an eye on children or dogs.

Overall, this is a fantastic walk that will not only allow you to explore the green spaces of Scarborough, but will also provide some amazing views overlooking the sea. After making your way across the city, you will walk along the North Bay Promenade and take in some stunning views across the beach that will make you forget all about the city behind you. For history lovers, you will have a great sightline to the ruins of Scarborough Castle that stand proudly atop their seaside perch. What a great way to spend an afternoon walking and exploring the beauty of Scarborough!

Setting out from the trailhead near the Scarborough rail station, head to the southwest along the road for 0.1mi and make a right onto West Parade Road in order to cut across the Sainsbury’s car park. Reaching the northwest corner, you will meet up with the Cinder Track. Follow this to the northwest for the next 1.7mi, utilizing this small corridor of green space to traverse the city landscape and meet up with a trail junction at the edge of the North Cliff Golf Club.

Turn left at the junction to make your way east for 0.3mi, where you will transition onto Hillcrest Avenue, following it for a further 0.3mi to meet up with Burniston Road. Turn right here, followed by a left in 320ft onto Scalby Mills Road. Continue along Scalby Mills Road for 0.5mi, taking in the views overlooking the golf course before passing the Old Scalby Mill pub and arriving at the edge of the North Sea.

Turn left here onto The North Bay Promenade and make your way along the edge of the water. Take your time in this picturesque location, enjoying the views that stretch out across the blue expanse of the sea and include the iconic sight of the 12th Century Scarborough Castle standing proudly atop the cliffside to the southeast.

After 0.8mi of walking along the scenic beaches of Scarborough, you will meet up with the edge of Royal Albert Drive. Turn left along the road and follow it for 300ft, heading right along a path that will lead you through Royal Albert Park. Once you have climbed gently uphill through the park and have arrived at the edge of Queen’s Parade, turn right and follow the road for 0.1mi to meet up with Burniston Road at the edge of Peasholm Park. If you feel so inclined, you can head into the park for a quick detour to explore its extravagant, Eastern-themed gardens and green spaces before continuing along the route.

At Burniston Road, head to the southwest for 0.8mi, turning right to pass by the Scarborough rail station on the return to the trailhead where you began your adventure along the Cinder Track, North Bay, and Peasholm Park Walk. If you are after some post-walk drinks or refreshments, The Stumble Inn can be found a short 325ft to the southwest along the same road.

Trail Highlights

Scarborough Castle

Located atop a rocky promontory overlooking Scarborough and the North Sea, Scarborough Castle was once an important fortification in the defense of the Yorkshire coast. While the current stone castle dates back to the 12th Century, the site was also of importance to Iron Age Britons and Romans, as well as later Anglo-Saxon inhabitants. After periods of heavy investment during the Middle Ages and English Civil Wars, Scarborough Castle eventually fell into disrepair as its importance waned towards the end of the 17th Century.