Trail Running Planet · North Yorkshire · Scarborough
North Bay Promenade, Cross Lane and Green Lane
It's a genuinely flat, fast loop that mixes proper sea views with quiet countryside lanes minutes from the town centre, so you get variety without needing a car to reach the start.
Distance
14.6 km
Ascent
220 m
Descent
223 m
Max elevation
139 m
Route type
Loop
Est. time
2h 50m – 3h 45m
Grade
Hard
Navigation
straightforward
Parking
YO12 6PF
Dogs
Welcome
Best seasons
spring, summer, autumn, winter
About this route
A 14.6km loop from Scarborough's North Bay combining the seafront promenade with the quiet lanes and fields north of town around Scalby, with just 71m of climbing throughout.
Hazards & notes
The North Bay promenade sits within a coastal flood warning area and can be affected during storm surges and high spring tides - check conditions before running it in rough weather. Quiet lanes inland carry occasional farm traffic.
Emergency
Call 999 or 112 → ask for Police → request Mountain Rescue. Register Emergency SMS: text "register" to 999.
Full route, GPX download & live conditions:
https://trailrunningplanet.com/routes/england/north-yorkshire/scarborough/north-bay-promenade-cross-lane-green-lane
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