YHA Boggle Hole
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Social walk from YHA Boggle Hole
Overview
Sunday 21st September 2025
Distance: 7.9 miles (12.7 km)
Duration: 4.5 - 5.5 hours
Led by: Cleveland Way National Trail Officer
This is a classic walk that demands a reasonable level of fitness. We enjoy some wonderful coastal scenery as we leave Boggle Hole and head up and along the Cleveland Way/King Charles III England Coast Path towards Ravenscar. On the way we pass the Peak Alum works to reach Ravenscar, a planned Victorian resort that was never fully built, and a pause at the National Trust visitor centre.
The Cinder Track is our return route, a former railway line providing a steady descent to Robin Hoods Bay with outstanding coastal views. We rejoin the Cleveland Way and drop down to the beautiful and tucked away YHA Boggle Hole.
The walk has no stiles, but it does have a number of steps. Dogs are welcome but must stay on a short lead at all times. Children under the age of 18 are welcome on this walk, but must be accompanied by an adult over the age of 18. We recommend a minimum age of 12 years.
At the start of the walk you will be required to provide the Walk Leader with a 3rd party’s contact details and mobile phone number in case of medical emergency.
As per our Terms and Conditions, anyone under 18 must be accompanied by a parent/guardian over the age of 18 and the parent/guardian is responsible for the behaviour of the child.
This is in partnership with YHA's Festival of Walking - view other social walks. Need accommodation? Save 20% on selected hostel stays during the festival.
What makes it special
- Led by the Cleveland Way National Trail team
- Learn all about how Alum was made and the ‘Town that Never Was’
- Free cuppa and cake at the finish
Date and time
Sunday 21st September
Start: 10:30am
Starting point: YHA Boggle Hole
Price
It’s free to sign up for this event. We’re encouraging participants to make a voluntary donation to support our Breaks Programme, helping groups of young people and families facing challenging circumstances to access life-changing adventures in our hostels.
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