Silva Moors Traverse
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Moors Traverse
The Moors Traverse is an 80 km ultra that follows Wainwright’s coast to coast route from Ingleby Cross to Robin Hood’s Bay, running along the northern edge of the North York Moors National Park and then through eastern Yorkshire to a shoreline finish at Robin Hood’s Bay. The event emphasises an adventurous ethos and a culture of self-sufficiency.
The route is not fully waymarked but is a well established national hiking trail; official Coast to Coast signs and a downloadable GPX file, digital map and a waterproof race map are provided. Route distance and height gain vary between editions; the headline distance is 80 km and the estimated height gain is 1,600 m for recent editions.
Support is provided via several Aid Stations positioned along the course with food, drink and basic facilities. Key support points include Lordstones (about 13 km), Lion Inn (about 32 km), Glaisdale (about 46 km), May Beck (about 62 km), Hawsker (about 70 km) and the finish near Robin Hood’s Bay (about 77 km). Aid Stations commonly have professional staff, volunteers and medics and are the only locations where participants may retire.
Mandatory kit must be carried and will be checked at registration. A Finishers Drop Bag is transported from start to finish, limited to 5 kg and not accessible during the race. There is a coach transfer service from Robin Hood’s Bay to Ingleby Arncliffe prior to the start. Spectators must not drive down or park at the shoreline in Robin Hood’s Bay. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
