Hayburn Wyke & Waterfall Circular Walk

If you’re debating going for a hike and want to see some beautiful scenery along the way, Hayburn Wyke is a fantastic route to take. Along the Hayburn Wyke walk you’ll come across some great coastal views, fresh sea air, the serene Hayburn Wyke waterfall and a lovely little Pub to rest for lunch.

Why go to Hayburn Wyke? Well, it makes an excellent scenic and easy walk. The route follows along a cliff edge, eventually leading down to the rocky beach which looks out across the North Sea. After passing Hayburn Wyke Waterfall, you’ll pull back through some light forest, cross the Hayburn Beck and eventually return back to where you started. The circuit makes a perfect short hike.

If you choose to walk the Hayburn Wyke Circular, we’ve put together a guide for you.

Hayburn Wyke is located in North Yorkshire, in the north east of the North York Moors National Park. Situated a reasonable distance from both Newcastle and Leeds. If you live in the North East of England this walk is worth the road trip.

Here is Hayburn Wyke on the map

Parking is a little sparse for Hayburn Wyke. You can go to the Hayburn Wyke Inn, a great place to park as you’ll finish your walk at the pub! Be aware that it is pay and display and a relatively small car park so it’s best to arrive earlier in the day.

You may also be able to find a side street to park at in Cloughton which is a stones throw away from the walking route. It is a small village which means you’ll likely be leaving your car outside of someone’s house.

You’ll come across Hayburn Wyke waterfall, which is fed by the Hayburn Beck stream, part way through your hike. If you started your walk at Hayburn Wyke Inn then just beyond halfway through the walk you’ll find yourself at Hayburn Wyke Waterfall. The waterfall splits at and courses around a large rock, crashing into a small rocky pool below which actually rests on the beach. A rare formation of waterfall meets sea-beach. The two create a harmonic combination of white noise, making this cove the perfect place for a picnic, or even a little meditation. If you’re lucky, after some heavy rain, you may even be able to see the double waterfall.

Hayburn Wyke walking route is a leisurely route. It’s an 8 kilometer walk, so at an easy pace it would take approximately 2 hours. The route is circular but the starting point depends on where you’ve decided to park your car. View the route below:

Distance: Under 8km

Area: Between Scarborough and Whitby

When to go: All year round

Nearest Toilet: Hayburn Wyke Inn

In the summer, you’ll be fine wearing shorts and a T-shirt with a rain mac prepared just in case of showers. For all other seasons, I would recommend wearing waterproof trousers, a waterproof coat, or at least a windbreaker, as the route takes you along the coast of the North Sea.

The National Trust hold ownership of many parts of the North York Moors, including Hayburn Wyke and some of the surrounding areas.

The National Trust is Europe’s largest conservation charity. They’re one of the leaders in preserving natural beauty as well as history, across Europe. The National Trust has garnered the support of millions of members as well as staff, and donors. It’s this support that allows them to protect our countryside, woodlands, coastline and even historic buildings including many castles and manors.

It’s for these reasons Craghoppers and the National Trust are collaborating on an iconic National Trust Collection that draws inspiration from the beauty of 250,000 hectares of stunning landscapes, and over 780 miles of coastline, in the care of National Trust.

If you’re interested in more National Trust walks, visit the National Trust website.