Hunmanby sits on two national cycle routes, so Caramel Cottage makes an excellent cycling base: flat coastal riding, rolling Wolds lanes, a genuine Tour de Yorkshire stage, and the forest trails of Dalby a short drive away. Rides for every level, from the door.
Easy and family rides
NCN Route 1, the North Sea Cycle Route, runs along the coast through the area on quiet roads and shared paths, ideal for a relaxed family spin with sea views. For traffic-free riding, the Cinder Track is the pick.
Road rides: the Wolds and the coast
NCN Route 166, the Yorkshire Wolds Cycle Route, passes through Hunmanby and heads west into the rolling Wolds towards Sledmere and its famous stud. Big skies, quiet lanes and proper climbs make this classic Yorkshire road-riding country.
Ride a Tour de Yorkshire stage
Stage 3 of the 2019 Tour de Yorkshire came through Hunmanby itself, so a ride from the door can trace part of a real pro-race route along the coast towards Scarborough. GPX files for the coastal routes can be found on cycle.travel and komoot.
Off-road: the Cinder Track and Dalby Forest
- The Cinder Track. A largely traffic-free former railway line running 21.7 miles from Scarborough to Whitby, via Ravenscar and the Larpool Viaduct. Trailways at Hawsker hires bikes on the route.
- Dalby Forest (about 35 minutes). England’s biggest purpose-built trail centre: a gentle green (around 2.7km), a flowing blue (around 9.7km), and the technical red (around 34km) and black. Bike hire and a cafe on site.
Frequently asked questions
Is Filey good for cycling?
Yes. Two national cycle routes run through nearby Hunmanby: NCN Route 1 (the North Sea Cycle Route) along the coast, and NCN Route 166 (the Yorkshire Wolds Cycle Route) heading inland towards Sledmere. That gives you flat coastal spins and rolling Wolds rides straight from the area.
Did the Tour de Yorkshire come through Hunmanby?
Yes. Stage 3 of the 2019 Tour de Yorkshire passed through Hunmanby on its way along the coast, so you can ride part of a genuine pro-race route. Yorkshire also hosted the 2014 Tour de France Grand Depart, though that was further inland around Leeds, Harrogate and York.
Where can I hire bikes near Filey?
Bayhire in Scarborough (bayhire.co.uk) hires bikes locally, and Trailways at Hawsker hires bikes right on the Cinder Track between Scarborough and Whitby.
Is there off-road or mountain biking nearby?
Yes. Dalby Forest, about 35 minutes away, has waymarked trails from an easy green route to the technical red and black. The traffic-free Cinder Track between Scarborough and Whitby is a gentler off-road option.
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