NORTH YORK MOORS

With its heather-clad moorland, native woodlands and rugged coastline, the North York Moors National Park offers varied terrain for exploring on two wheels

COAST AND FOREST CIRCULAR

32 MILES

The Moor to Sea Cycle Network links together 11 bike routes across the region, and the 32-mile Coast and Forest Circular route comprises highlights from several. Beginning at Scarborough railway station, pedal first along the former railway line to Whitby, known as The Cinder Track, then turn south to enjoy some glorious, wooded sections, eventually veering east to return to Scarborough and the coast.

DALBY FOREST LOOP

14.5 MILES

One of England’s best-known trail centres, the rolling woodland of Dalby Forest is threaded with everything from green-graded family routes to black-rated cross-country loops. This route begins outside the forest, at the high moorland car park at Saltergate before winding through the forest. After passing the Dalby Forest Visitors Centre, cyclists face a steep climb out of the valley before traversing Levisham Moor then returning to where you began.

ESK VALLEY EAST AND EGTON BRIDGE

21 MILES

The uplands of the Esk Valley are one of the highlights of the North York Moors, and this road circuit shows why. Beginning at the Moors National Park Centre, near Danby, the route leads through a series of pretty, traditional villages while showcasing the horizon-wide charms of the moorland scenery. northyorkmoors.org.uk/cycling