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Take a Hike Group

We are the Take a Hike Ramblers. We open the way for everyone in our local community to enjoy the pleasures of walking.

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  • knowing your support is opening up more places to walk and helping more people discover the joy of walking

Overview

A linear coastal walk from Scarborough to Filey following the Cleveland Way National Trail for most of the way. It takes in stunning views over cliff tops featuring beauty spots such as Cayton Bay and Filey Brigg, together with various rock formations.

We'll meet by the benches between the Grand Hotel and St Nicholas Cafe. From here we'll head across the Spa Bridge, past the Scarborough Spa and along the Cleveland Way coastal path. We'll stop at Cayton Bay for lunch by the beach. There are toilets and a coffee shack called 'The Salty Dog' which sells both hot and cold refreshments and snacks. After lunch, we will continue along the coast to Filey, stopping to walk out to the Filey Brigg viewpoint. Once we've seen Filey Brigg, we'll then head to Filey via the beach. If the tide is in, we'll use an alternative higher path to reach Filey. The end point is outside the Bayview Bar on the seafront, where we'll have a well-earned drink. Filey has a number of nice pubs, cafes and shops to explore. Whenever you are ready, there are regular buses and trains taking you directly back to Scarborough. 

Parts of the coastal path could be slippy so walking boots are recommended. Some parts of the paths are close to nettles so trousers might be preferable. Well-behaved dogs on leads are welcome.

 

Saturday, 6 September 2025
Start time:
10:30 am
Estimated finish time:
3:30 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
16.6km / 10.3mi
Ascent:
600m / 1968ft
Type:
linear

The meeting point is about a 10 minutes walk from the train station.

If you are arriving by car, Scarborough has numerous carparks, including the NCP Balmoral car park.

Features

  • Refreshments available (Pub/cafe)
  • Toilets available
  • Accessible by public transport
  • Car parking available
  • Dog friendly
  • No car needed

Starting point

Grid reference:
TA 04384 88339
Nearest postcode:
YO11 2HA
what3words:
sheets.coats.candle
Start time:
10:30 am

Starting point is by the benches between the Grand Hotel and St Nicholas Cafe

Finishing point

Grid reference:
TA 12061 80878
Nearest postcode:
YO14 9LF
what3words:
cost.commuting.cured
Estimated finish time:
3:30 pm

The end point is outside the Bayview Bar (formerly Cobble Bar & Bistro)

Join the Ramblers and enjoy

  • unlimited free access to 50,000 Ramblers group walks
  • a library jam-packed with thousands of tried-and-tested routes
  • a welcome pack teeming with top tips plus our Walk magazine
  • exclusive discounts from our partners
  • knowing your support is opening up more places to walk and helping more people discover the joy of walking