Trail Running Planet · North Yorkshire · Scarborough
Red Scar Lane, Station Road and North Bay Promenade
This is about as flat as trail running gets in this part of Yorkshire, which makes it the route to reach for on a fast-effort day or when you're carrying a niggle that a hillier route would aggravate.
Distance
14.9 km
Ascent
154 m
Descent
157 m
Max elevation
96 m
Route type
Loop
Est. time
2h 45m – 3h 45m
Grade
Hard
Navigation
straightforward
Parking
YO12 6PF
Dogs
Welcome
Best seasons
spring, summer, autumn, winter
About this route
A near-flat 14.9km loop linking Red Scar Lane and Station Road with Scarborough's North Bay promenade, just 12m of climbing over the whole route.
Hazards & notes
The promenade section sits within a coastal flood warning area during storm surges and high spring tides. Shared path traffic with walkers and cyclists on the seafront in summer.
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/red-scar-lane-station-road-north-bay-promenade
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