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
1h 45m – 2h 20m
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 around 220m of climbing once it turns inland.
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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