Cloughton

Before you go: the practical facts

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Parking

there is a small car park above Cloughton Wyke, reached by turning off towards the coast; we have not found an official operator or tariff for it. Otherwise park considerately in the village. See /plan/parking.

Toilets

none listed in Cloughton. Visit North Yorkshire gives the nearest public toilets as Scalby, about three miles south.

Post office and cash

Cloughton Post Office runs from St Mary's Church on the High Street on Thursdays only, noon to 3.30pm, with cash withdrawals.

Buses

the Arriva X93 between Scarborough, Whitby and Middlesbrough stops in Cloughton, roughly hourly through the day.

Railway

Scarborough station is the nearest. National Cycle Route 1 runs from there along the Cinder Track to Cloughton.

Dogs

keep dogs on a short lead on the unfenced clifftop, and on the Cinder Track when cyclists or horse riders pass.

The Cinder Track and Cloughton station

the Scarborough to Whitby railway was in use from 1885 to 1965. Its trackbed is now the Cinder Track, a 21 mile route named for the cinders laid along it. From Scarborough to Hayburn Wyke the route is 7.4 miles and almost entirely traffic free. North Yorkshire Council and Sustrans upgraded the stretch between Burniston and Cloughton. The old Cloughton station has been restored and now offers accommodation.

Cloughton Wyke

a small rocky bay below the cliffs, good for rock pools and for fossil spotting; the sandstones here are Jurassic and hold fossil plant remains. The site is a Site of Special Scientific Interest, so do not hammer the bedrock. The shore is rough underfoot, falls from the cliff are common and it is easy to be cut off, so check tide times and turn back early.

Walks

Visit North Yorkshire's Cloughton and Hayburn Wyke walk is a 5 mile circuit, about three hours, from Cloughton Station on Station Lane, out along the Cleveland Way clifftop to Hayburn Wyke and back on the old railway line. The steps down to and up from Hayburn Wyke are steep and slippery after rain. The National Trust bought Hayburn Wyke's woods in 1981 and is restoring the native woodland. See also /things-to-do/waterfalls for Hayburn Wyke's waterfall.

Where to eat and drink

Blacksmiths Arms, High Street (YO13 0AE): country inn with rooms; CAMRA lists food every day, noon to 2pm and 5.30pm to 9pm, and dogs welcome in the bar. Red Lion Inn, 28 High Street: village pub with a garden and B&B; dog friendly. Hayburn Wyke Inn, Newlands Road: dog friendly; ring ahead for food days.

Nearby

• Scarborough
• Ravenscar
• The Cinder Track
• Whitby
• Parking guide

Cloughton FAQs

Where is Cloughton?

On the A171 about four miles north west of Scarborough, between Burniston and Ravenscar.

Is there parking at Cloughton Wyke?

Yes, a small car park above the bay.

Can you walk from Cloughton to Hayburn Wyke?

Yes. The circular via the Cleveland Way and the old railway is 5 miles and takes about three hours.

How long is the Cinder Track?

21 miles from Scarborough to Whitby. Scarborough to Cloughton is the easiest, most improved stretch.

Is there a bus from Scarborough to Cloughton?

Yes, the Arriva X93 stops in the village roughly hourly in the daytime.

Sources checked 29 October 2026: Visit North Yorkshire, Cloughton and Hayburn Wyke walk; North Yorkshire Council, Cinder Track improvements (2023); Walk Wheel Cycle Trust, Scarborough to Hayburn Wyke; Post Office branch finder; bustimes.org X93; CAMRA WhatPub; Cloughton Station.