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Filey Cliffs — 6.1 km Running Out-and-back

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Filey Cliffs is a 6.1 km (3.8 miles) out-and-back in Scarborough, England: gently rolling, with 70 m of climb, on trail ground.

70 mAscent
Paved0%Paved
2/5Hilly
Filey Cliffs running route
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Explore the Filey Cliffs

Location: Scarborough, England

Discover the dramatic beauty of the Filey coastline with this invigorating 6.1km out-and-back trail from Filey Brigg. Tracing a section of the Cleveland Way, this off-road adventure treats you to panoramic views of the North Sea, with the rugged cliffs of this Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty as your constant companion. The undulating terrain, with a modest 70m ascent, makes for a satisfying workout.

Mostly unpaved, this route is perfect for those seeking a refreshing escape from urban running, ideal for trail runners building endurance or anyone wanting to embrace the wilder side of the Yorkshire coast. It’s a fantastic option for a scenic training run, offering varied surfaces and a good dose of sea air, or simply for enjoying breathtaking views.

Common questions

How long is this route?
It's a 6.1 km out-and-back in Scarborough, England with around 70 metres of total ascent.
How long will it take me to run it?
Use the 'Your time estimate' panel at the top of this page — it predicts your finish time for this exact route from your age, sex and most recent benchmark, accounting for distance, ascent and surface.
Is it hilly?
Mildly. It rates 2 out of 5 on our hill scale — rolling but easy on the legs. About 11 metres of climb per kilometre, 70 metres in total.
What's the surface like?
It's an off-road route — trail shoes are recommended and underfoot can be soft or rocky in places.

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