North York Moors Railway, walking, flying Scotsman, grosmont

1. Grosmont
Rail Trail-
Easy Walk

2. Getting There
From Middlesbrough go up Ormesby Bank and take
the left turning at the roundabout at the top of the
bank. Follow the signs to Whitby on the A171 and
then look for a right turning to Grosmont. This
passes through Egton and look for a left turning to
Grosmont. Parking can be found to the left after you
cross the narrow bridge into Grosmont.

3. Map of the Grosmont Rail Trail walk

4. The Walk
The walk is a point to point walk with a small incline at the
beginning and is suitable for wheelchairs and pushchairs.
From the parking area follow the path up and you will
soon come to Grosmont railway station. From March
throughout the summer steam trains run from Grosmont
station to Pickering and it is well worth the fare for the
experience. Also when you complete the Rail Trail and arrive
at Goathland station, you can get the steam train back to
Grosmont.

5. To the right of the station
look for the signpost to the
railway sheds. Follow this
and make a detour to
explore the railway sheds
and see which locomotives
are on the days roster.

7. After visiting the railway
sheds look for the sign to the
Rail Trail which is above the
rail sheds.

8. Follow the track which has a
small incline at the
beginning and is adjacent to
the railway. If youre lucky a
train may be passing while
you walk. Grab your
camera!

9. When you come to a left
turning on your path stay
straight ahead on the Rail
Trail.

10. Keep ahead on the Rail Trail
going through several stiles
and gates.

11. Eventually you will
come to a bridge over
the River Esk. Cross
the bridge and continue
on the rail trail.

12. Keep following the signposts for Goathland
passing through the village of Beck Hole.
Once at Goathland look for the train times
for the return journey by steam train!.