The Old Railway line runs for 20 miles between Scarborough and Whitby.
Apart from the section through Robin Hood's Bay, and a short stretch on the outskirts of Scarborough, the route is completely off road and suitable for walkers, horses and sturdy bicycles along its entire length.
There are places where wheelchairs and dedicated road bikes might find it a bit rough.
The line operated from 1885 to 1965. Here is a brief history.
As well as being on Route 1 of the National Cycle Network, it's also part of the Moor to Sea Cycle Route, and of the international North Sea Cycle Route.
Among the attractions on the route is the Peak Alum Works, just north of Ravenscar, arguably the birthplace of the British chemical industry.
Just before the route leaves Scarborough it goes over the Scalby Cut. This drains large parts of the Hackness Estate and was devised by Sir George Cayley (who also built the world's first manned aeroplane)
Smuggling played a big part in the history of Robin Hood's Bay.
Both Whitby and Scarborough are steeped in history.
The biggest structure on the route is Larpool Viaduct, near Whitby. It is 120 ft high, 915ft long, and stands on 13 arches.
Here's a plan of Route 1 as it passes through Scarborough.
This page was prepared by The Friends of the Old Railway.
The meeting will start with our AGM and continue, at 7.30pm, with an illustrated talk by Robin Lidster on the history of the old railway line.
