Walks in Marske
From easy city strolls to challenging trails, discover the best of Marske on foot.
Saltburn to Skinningrove Walk
The beautiful section of the Yorkshire Coast between Saltburn and Skinningrove is less visited than that further south. The return via Warsett Hill offers variety to the rolling cliffs. The Route what3words for start point: ///bangle.hilltop.viewer Start Point: Saltburn Car Park west side of the river near the beach (TS12 1HQ) Finish Point: Saltburn Car Park Distance: 7 Miles Getting there It's easy to get to the seafront by car. Saltburn has an easily accessed railway station on the Tees Valley Line, which runs between Bishop Auckland and Saltburn via Darlington. The station, situated 12 miles 57 chains east of Middlesbrough, serves the seaside town of Saltburn-by-the-Sea, Redcar and Cleveland in North Yorkshire. The X4 bus service runs between Middlesbrough, Saltburn and Whitby. GPX Route Map saltburntoskinningroveDownload Walk Description Any walk along the Yorkshire Coast is undulating and varied. This is no exception. Starting at Saltburn there is a steep climb to start with as you follow the Cleveland Way which sticks close to the cliffs. Skinningrove is an old fishing village which offers a great contrast with Saltburn, more of a Victorian tourist hot spot! The return is a little inland and takes in the lovely viewpoint of Warsett Hill and the Old Railway which used to link all the coastal towns.
Walk: Saltburn Valley Gardens
A nice little stroll in the picturesque town of Saltburn-by-the-sea. Once you've finished walking on the sea front or the Victorian pier make sure you visit the Valley Gardens to top off the day. The Route what3words for start point: ///alone.egging.alerting Start Point: Saltburn-by-the-sea Finish Point: Saltburn-by-the-sea Distance: 1 Mile GPX Route Map saltburn-valley-gardensDownload Walk Description A fabulous park that overlook the stunning coastline at Saltburn including the preserved Victorian pier. The park has a woodland as well a formal well kept gardens and a memorial to Prince Albert. It's an ideal way to take in the sea air whilst seeing a new side to the seaside resort. Transport yourself back to the 19th century and imagine the first holiday makers arriving by train and walking out in the gardens as a social event in the early evening. Enjoy a pit stop at the excellent café to refresh yourself before heading back to the seafront.