Riding around Whitb...
 

  You don't need to be an 'investor' to invest in Singletrack: 6 days left: 95% of target - Find out more

[Closed] Riding around Whitby

9 Posts
9 Users
0 Reactions
88 Views
Posts: 0
Free Member
Topic starter
 

Better half is visiting friends in Whitby for the weekend and wants me to tag along which is cool, I know nothing about the area, would anyone know any local trails/riding that I can enjoy on the bike while we are there?


 
Posted : 18/08/2016 11:55 am
Posts: 2304
Full Member
 

Dalby Forest is nearby... that's all I know!

I will also be nearby but unfortunately no bike 🙁


 
Posted : 18/08/2016 11:56 am
Posts: 0
Free Member
 

What sort of riding? Some nice BW's around goathland and fylingdales.
Not ridden anywhere nearer to Whitby though...

Some steeper trails in raincliffe woods, and wykeham has a nice DH line.


 
Posted : 18/08/2016 12:03 pm
Posts: 0
Free Member
 

Dalby, Sutton Bank, there are loads of bridleways on the moors. Grab an OS map and explore.

Rosedale for the epic road climb if that's your thing.

The Whitby to Scarborough Cindertrack is supposed to be decent for a sustrans old railway line thing, never ridden it though.

Edit: Guisborough isn't far and has some trails.


 
Posted : 18/08/2016 12:08 pm
Posts: 7544
Free Member
 

Plenty of bridleways on the moors. I like Great Fryup Dale, this is a nice route-

https://www.strava.com/activities/604017604


 
Posted : 18/08/2016 2:25 pm
 Creg
Posts: 1364
Free Member
 

FYI it's the annual regatta this weekend so expect heavy traffic and for the area to be really busy.

As for riding, Dalby isn't too far and neither is Guisborough woods.

I think there are a couple of sites where locals have done route guides. IIRC there is a good one around Rosedale area.


 
Posted : 18/08/2016 4:16 pm
Posts: 4097
Free Member
 

The Whitby to Scarborough Cindertrack is supposed to be decent for a sustrans old railway line thing, never ridden it though.

I have - it's great if you want to get some miles in with some absolutely spectacular views, not much use if you're looking for gnar to shred. The last few miles to Scarbourough are a bit shit though, badly signposted and through a not terribly picturesque estate. There's a pub at Hayburn Wike (think that's how it's spelt) that marks a turnaround point when we do it (from Whitby). Best views etc. are probably between Hawsker and Ravenscar, which incorporates Robin Hoods Bay.

And, as others have said, Dalby - about 35 minutes drive from Whitby IIRC.

Last time we were there (Whitby) me and the other half had some individual playtime on the red at Dalby, and then family rides on the cinder track.

And the moors should be rideable as they ever are at this time of year, with the dry weather. Grab an OS map and take your pick.


 
Posted : 18/08/2016 4:55 pm
Posts: 0
Free Member
Topic starter
 

"What sort of riding?"

Did the Ard Rock two weeks ago and off to the Alps soon, so not really worried about too much gnar/shred/falling off potential before going away, so may just have a look at Dalby, cheers guys, thanks for your replies!


 
Posted : 19/08/2016 9:59 am
Posts: 27
Full Member
 

Goathland classics (if it doesn't rain too much):
https://www.strava.com/activities/71854071


 
Posted : 19/08/2016 11:31 am
Posts: 371
Free Member
 

Dalby is ok despite a lot of people bad mouthing it, but how about the [url= http://www.pedalnorth.com/content/rosedale-ramble#overlay-context=content/rosedale-ramble ]Rosedale Ramble[/url]


 
Posted : 19/08/2016 12:23 pm

6 DAYS LEFT
We are currently at 95% of our target!