My Walking Journeys

The Cleveland Way – Scarborough to Ravenscar.

Hello and welcome back to my blog 😊.

Today, Angela and I enjoyed walking the second leg of the coastal section of the Cleveland Way- Scarborough to Ravenscar.

It was slightly chilly and cloudy as we set off from North Bay, Scarborough.

A beach scene featuring brightly coloured beach huts along the shoreline, with dark clouds overhead and a sandy beach in the foreground.
Colourful beach huts in Scarborough North Bay

I forgot to put a photo of the fantastic sculpture that can be found on the promenade at North Bay, so here it is from yesterday’s walk. Quite big!

A man stands next to a large bronze statue of a seated figure on a bench, set against a backdrop of blue skies and clouds.

At Scalby Mills we had a short climb on to the cliffs. The miniature steam train was blowing its whistle – pity we don’t have time to take a trip. The sign post pointed the way.

Wooden signpost indicating directions to Cleveland Way and Ravenscar, with details about public footpaths and the England Coast Path, surrounded by greenery.

There were very few people walking today so I was pleased about that.

Scenic coastal view featuring a pathway alongside the sea, with rocky formations and fields under a cloudy sky.
Leaving Scarborough

Initially, it was a reasonably flat walk along the cliff tops. It was quite windy though, with the odd splatter of rain. Looking back to Scarborough we could see Scarborough Castle, Filey Brigg and further in the distance Flamborough Head.

A panoramic view of a grassy field with black hay bales scattered across it, overlooking a coastal landscape under a cloudy sky.
Distant views of Scarborough, Filey Brigg and Flamborough Head

The green coast lay ahead – with the woodland of Hayburn Wyke now visible.

A group of hikers walking along a coastal path with cliffs and the sea visible in the background under a cloudy sky.
Hayburn Wyke ahead

We took a lunch stop at this bench with a view. It was a great spot.

A wooden bench overlooking a coastal landscape with rolling green fields and the sea in the background, under a cloudy sky.

Heyburn Wyke was a challenge – many steps down followed by many steps up. It definitely got the heart rate up.

A scenic view of a coastal landscape featuring green hills, a blue sea, and a cloudy sky, with red berries in the foreground.
Vegetation on the undercliff

We had a steady climb upwards towards Ravenscar. The undercliff was contained a lot of vegetation. Further towards Ravenscar we would see the highland cattle that now live here in an attempt by The National Trust to reduce the vegetation. We also saw the remains of an old wartime radar station.

A coastal view overlooking a calm sea with a small wooden structure on a grassy hill under a cloudy sky.
Observation post for old wartime Radar station
Information board about North Yorkshire & Cleveland Heritage Coast, highlighting the role of radar technology during World War II.
Info board by Radar station
A person walking along a narrow path at the edge of a cliff, surrounded by lush greenery and tall grass, with a cloudy sky and sea in the background.
Arriving at Ravenscar

A final incline brought us to Ravenscar, known as the town that never was. There are a few houses here and a very nice tea rooms (which we enjoyed). In 1885 the Scarborough to Whitby railway opened, speculators bought the land at Ravenscar (having seen the success of Scarborough and Whitby) and planned a town. Roads were put in and a railway station but the one drawback was that the town would sit on the cliff tops and there would be no beach! Pretty fundamental for a successful seaside resort I would have thought. Basically, the scheme failed. Finally, in 1965 the railway station closed so the area became more isolated. Today, its a walkers/cyclists paradise.

Our walk ended here today. Our next leg would take us from Ravenscar to Whitby. I am looking forward to that – |I am thoroughly enjoying the Cleveland Way.

Happy Walking! 😊🚶

oldblokewalking

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