For the first time in over 60 years, the Olympics are returning to London for what promises to be one of the most memorable and exciting Games ever held.
The vast majority of events are being held in London (none of the events will be staged in Yorkshire, although several national teams are stationed here) but Whitby, Pickering and Scarborough will all be graced by the Olympic Torch during it’s 70 day, 8,000 mile journey around the country.
With just two days to go until the Olympic Torch begins it’s travels, here is a run down of the path it will take throughout the North Yorkshire Moors and coastline, complete with browsable maps for you to explore the area.
Whitby Olympic Torch Route
The torch will arrive at approximately 9.40 on Monday 18th June from Sandsend, where it will travel to Upgang Lane, Chubb Hill Road, Langbourne Road and to Whitby train station.
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Pickering Olympic Torch Route
The torch will then head to Pickering via the historic North Yorkshire Moors steam railway, arriving at the station at 11.44. It will be taken up Park Street, then Hungate, followed by Eastgate, before reaching Thornton Road and the Thornton Road Industrial Estate.
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Scarborough Olympic Torch Route
The torch will head from Pickering to Scarborough, where it will arrive at around 12.28. The route will take it up Columbus Ravine, Peasholme Gap, then onto the North Bay Promenade and past the Open Air Theatre.
The torch will then head onto Burniston Road, back onto Peasholme Gap, followed by Royal Albert Drive, the famous Marine Drive, then Sandside, Foreshore Road, Valley Road, Ramshill Road and finally from Filey Road onto Queen Margarets Road, where it will head south east to Filey.
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Thinking of getting away for the olympics? Book yourself a summer holiday in North Yorkshire today!



