grosmont rail trail easy walk

Grosmont Rail

Trail- Easy Walk

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. 

Map of the Grosmont Rail Trail walk

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.

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.

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

 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!

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

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

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

 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!.