Yorkshire's Most Beautiful Lost Railway? Whitby to Loftus Line.

[@ianr]

Brilliant video again Ant! But,as always, tinged with a bit of sadness at what we have lost. 👍🙂

[@TrekkingExploration]

Thanks very much Ian I'm pleased you enjoyed it

[@danielholden-storey5107]

Completely entrancing, exciting music, so many historical photographs and beautiful scenery - thank you for the journey.

[@TrekkingExploration]

Thanks very much Daniel I thoroughly enjoyed putting this one together

[@elainemclelland5121]

So professionally done, Ant. I really appreciate all the time, effort and research you put into your videos and they're all so interesting too.

[@TrekkingExploration]

Thanks very much Elaine I've enjoyed putting this one together the past few days

[@malcolmrichardson3881]

Superb footage of what must have been an incredible railway experience and an engineering marvel. The closure of the line, as you suggest, is something to lament, although you wonder whether it would have survived what looks like a significant amount of cliff erosion. The archive clip of a steam train entering Sandsend Station and disgorging all those passengers makes a vivid impression. Might it be the same today, if the line had remained in being?

[@TrekkingExploration]

I'm pleased you enjoyed it Malcolm and thank you. I do feel it would be busy but more in a tourism " ride along the coast" journeys although I know I'd travel up there for a break too

[@neiloflongbeck5705]

Movie footage and not an accurate depiction of the line in 1947. It's from the film Holiday Camp starring Jack Warner as Joe Huggett. The film was released on 5th August 1947.

[@malcolmrichardson3881]

Ah - my ignorance! Thanks for putting me right. @@neiloflongbeck5705

[@neiloflongbeck5705]

@@malcolmrichardson3881 don't be so hard on yourself. If I hadn't recently watched this film on YT I wouldn't have known.

[@jetblack.7186]

⁠@@neiloflongbeck5705 I’ve seen that film many times and I do think they used actual railway footage for the film, none of the actors were shown getting off the train. They then caught the bus supposedly to Butlins in Filey I suppose, via Lythe bank, which is shown in the film. I can’t think they went to the trouble and filmed this for the film, in fact most of the film was shot on set. Sorry to be a bore.

[@chrisbentleywalkingandrambling]

It always brings a smile to my face when I get a notification that you have posted Ant. I know I'm going to thoroughly enjoy it and learn some history. Thank you for sharing, and I am looking forward to part two.

[@TrekkingExploration]

Very kind Chris thank you. That's one of the reasons I do these. I thoroughly enjoyed putting this one together

[@tonystack7375]

What a magnificent railway and after the Larpool viaduct.I remember as a four year old standing below the tressel at sandend with an ice cream in my hand watching in haw as a train passed over.It was like something out of the Wild West.Your presentation plus the information and your respect the privacy of the locals is outstanding.I’ve watched this four times already!

[@simonballard6413]

This brought back so many memories of exploring that line. Can't wait for the next part, with the tunnels and beautiful views. Whenever I visit North Yorkshire, I always go back for another look!! Great of you to do this, Ant.

[@TrekkingExploration]

Thanks very much Simon. I'm looking forward to going back and finishing this off 😁

[@MrAsBBB]

What a fantastic video. We had a friends holiday in Yorkshire a few years ago at Robin Hoods Bay. We all fell in love with Yorkshire. It’s absolutely gorgeous. Thank you for history, great cinematography and narration. Cheered me up as I have either covid or bad flu. Can go to bed happy.

[@TrekkingExploration]

Thanks very much I'm pleased you enjoyed it and I hope you feel better soon

[@2010ditta]

Loved the archive photo's and film. And you had lovely weather for your walk. Very enjoyable part 1.

[@TrekkingExploration]

I'm pleased you enjoyed it Tim. Hopefully when I go back up in a few weeks for part 3 and 4 the weather will be good

[@Nick.Magnus]

I've always been fascinated by this line, and never wanted a time machine as much as I do now. Your atmosphere of your videos is enchanting, the choice of music is spot on and creates a sympathetically nostalgic mood. The drone photography is wonderful and captures the beauty of North Yorkshire perfectly - tourism companies should be snapping at your heels for some of this footage!

[@JohnKnight-y1s]

Just started watching the videos and find them so interesting and informative. So sad that so many of these rail routes have gone forever. Excellent production and editing.

[@craigmarsh3221]

Hi that was a fantastic video so very enjoyable you have done a brilliant job about finding out about the history of the railway i have been there a few times but didn't know anything about the railway brilliant

[@TrekkingExploration]

Thanks very much Chris I'm pleased you enjoyed it. I thoroughly enjoyed working on this one I'm looking forward to going back to do more

[@railwaychristina3192]

What a completely mind blowing station West Cliff is!

[@TrekkingExploration]

Gosh you got there quicker than me 🤣

[@railwaychristina3192]

@@TrekkingExploration 😄😄

[@vinceturner3863]

Brilliant! I've done the cinder track from Scarborough to Whitby and walked south from Saltburn and visited Loftus. You are filling the gap in my knowledge of this stunning railway. Thanks.

[@JohnUnderwood-yz2xu]

Thanks for adding the old pictures and newsreel footage........ Really helps to give an old feel to present locations.

[@TrekkingExploration]

Thanks very much indeed 😊 I'll be working on part 3 soon 😊

[@lesliereed4047]

One of your best.

[@TrekkingExploration]

Thanks very much Leslie 🙂

[@davidrobert2007]

Really nice presentation - it's heart breaking to see all that we have lost in terms of railway infrastructure. It was supposed to be the permanent way 😐

[@TrekkingExploration]

Thanks very much indeed. It's really sad although I think this one would have been a victim of erosion eventually

[@christinegibbins6105]

Thank you Ant, that was a delight, history, sun and the sea on a dull winter's day, beautiful photograph. Take care.

[@TrekkingExploration]

Thanks very much Christine I'm pleased you enjoyed it. Part 2 shall be along in a couple of weeks

[@kennethstill5945]

Great film Ant, brought a lot of memories back when visiting Sandsend every summer school hols when one time my eldest daughter tripped over a N E R boundary marker near Newholm Beck viaduct remains in 1978. It was just the very tip hidden in the weeds. It was a rather uneconomical line for the N E Railway who took over the original builders early on. Ken Hoole was the very best author of N.E.R data and all his material is kept at Darlington North Rd museum I believe. Imagine it now as a Heritage line from Whitby connecting with N Y R, what a day out!

[@xr6lad]

The carriages can be stayed in. Search under the words ‘Sandsend Sleeper and Parcel Wagon’. Information is there plus a video link to them installing the carriages on KZbin. Interesting.

[@stuartwatson5033]

Another amazing video Ant Thankyou so much. This must be the most stunning costal railway I have ever seen. What a loss ….

[@deanbrown29]

Best 2 pound i spend a month to be a member! Wow that production was world class and can't wait for next episode. Jealous I'm not there looks absolutely stunning too

[@TrekkingExploration]

I'd better get those members prices raised 😜 I'm pleased you enjoyed it and thank you ☺️

[@andrewmaurerandrew6801]

Quality as always top man keep them coming 🚂🚂👍

[@TrekkingExploration]

Thanks very much Andrew 😄

[@RUOKH]

Simply excellent - thank you. What a delightful railway this would have been today, if it had survived the axe; but probably a cash-pit for maintenance with the coastal erosion problems.

[@phillipthebigj8971]

Absolutely magnificent Ant, great video love ya drone footage brings a special prospective to it and brings it alive again for me especially coupled with the archive footage well done can’t wait for part two.

[@TrekkingExploration]

Glad you enjoyed it Phil very kind of you. I thoroughly enjoyed putting this one together 😊

[@fastmail55]

Brilliant! As always, nicely done!

[@TrekkingExploration]

Thanks very much Edward 😀

[@bobjackson6524]

Brilliant. Was talking about you earlier, Saying that Martin Z and Paul Whtwck have uploaded, Just waiting on your goodself. And here you are. I'll have a good 2hrs of viewing tonight after tea, With a beer. Cheers Ant 🍻

[@TrekkingExploration]

Ha fantastic. Plus you get to go to the Yorkshire coast too 😉

[@bobjackson6524]

Plus, Ive got a new Secrets Of The Motorway with John, to watch. A vid on Sutton Hoo, AND, an amazing Stanlow Island doc to watch You lot spoil us you really do. ❤

[@tunflin6805]

Thank you for taking us places some of us will never be able to go Ant, very much appreciated. Thinking about the tracks as we see them now compared to how they were when active and the difference is huge. There would have been no vegetation at all on active lines, no trees, no weeds, nothing, just ballast and tracks. All kept clear with active walking and weedkillers. Just an observation.

[@AndrewClarke-ij5jw]

What a great video. I love it up there. Went on holiday to Yorkshire for the first time last year, staying at Bouby, and we did lots of walks around that area, including the one you did, apart from , we walked from Sandend car park below the station to Whitby and back again. I hadn't realised the railway was so close to the sea! Well done brilliant video, good music, good drone footage, and to top it off great old time photos and bit of film!

[@hazelsegnitz3254]

Planning on visiting Sandsend this yr as it looks so lovely, hard to believe it had even more beauty back in the day ,it’s amazing what’s still there to be seen ! T Y for sharing , it was very interesting ! 👏🏼

[@doggerproductions]

Brilliant.... Top notch editing.....grabs you and takes you on a journey.... excellent work.

[@TrekkingExploration]

Thanks very much Paul very kind

[@butchknapman3939]

Excellent video all the vintage shots really add to this presentation

[@stuart3383]

Love it brilliant again

[@TrekkingExploration]

Thanks very much Stuart

[@Peter-MH]

Some amazing relics surviving here! Must have been an incredible line to travel on back in the day!

[@TrekkingExploration]

I think so too. It's hard to think it's almost 70 years ago

[@chrisbradley1192]

Top class video Ant! Well done. Looking forward to the next installment.

[@TrekkingExploration]

Thanks very much Chris your very kind

[@itsonlyme9938]

love the old photo and very nicely put together.

[@TrekkingExploration]

Thanks very much for watching 😁

[@PinzaDeltic]

Superb video and professionally edited. Its a shame the route was not preserved for cycle / walking tourism .

[@john-pu5uy]

Loved this mate... my Fave line in the UK.... ITS stunning round there... Total bliss... WELL DONE on a super Video... Cheers

[@TrekkingExploration]

Thanks very much John. There's more to come

[@iantwigg6983]

What an absolute gem. I’ve visited the one that Martin Zero videoed (Aspull Pumping pit) and had the fright of my life when I peered down the man hole (also had no cover) and it was a 100 foot drop. I wonder how deep that bottom of this one was had it not been filled with water 😮 Keep up the vids Ant - we love them 👍

[@rodsmith3911]

Thanks for another great video. Nice to sit at home on a wet, cold winter's evening and watch you walking in the summer sunshine only a few miles away from here. Reminds me of pleasant walks along the beach to Sandsend with the dog! The coast line was a lovely route with great views out to sea and it's a sad shame that it's not still there as it would be a great line for tourists all the way from Scarborough to Middlesbrough. Still worth the effort to walk where it can be accessed and between Whitby and Scarborough it makes a good days ride on a mountain bike! Look forward to seeing the next part now.......

[@TrekkingExploration]

I'm pleased you enjoyed it. I'll be back in a couple of weeks to do parts 3 and 4. I'm hoping for better weather although it'll be stark contrast to the summer conditions I had for parts 1 & 2

[@Carolb66]

What ancagsolute fab video Ant! I have stayed in guest houses next to the west Cliff old Station I adore Whitby. This task to be one of the most beautiful disused railways in the UK. So happy you are exploring this area. Cant wait for more! ❤😊

[@TrekkingExploration]

Thanks very much Carol. I should be back in a couple of weeks to finish this off. It'll be quite the contrast in winter

[@nickboden5866]

What a superb video, such an Engineering feat with that terrain, and so sad it’s all gone, apart from the remains of a bygone era.

[@neelix139]

Greetings I just watched your KZbin that you made about five months ago on the Whitby line that goes from Sandsten what a wonderful heritage Railway it would have made what a waste yours Jeff Melbourne, Australia

[@alanwatts7304]

Some superb and interesting videos - thanks 👍😊

[@Simon_Nonymous]

Very enjoyable - I lived in Scarborough for awhile whilst courting my wife, so know the cinder track very well, but didn't know so much about this one. Looks like you had a good day for it!

[@levelcrossing150]

What a beautifully made video on a really interesting railway line. So sad it has been lost, it would have been wonderful to see it today. Music is just perfect.

[@TrekkingExploration]

I'm glad you enjoyed it and thank you for watching

[@lufcyorkshireno1]

Great footage pal. The views are stunning too. This one is on my bucket list for sure.

[@TrekkingExploration]

Thanks very much I hope you get to go

[@steadycamman1]

Thank you for the video Ant 👍

[@NickB_Yorkshire]

Fantastic video as always Ant. Really enjoyed it. Looking forward to the next part 👍🏼😊

[@TrekkingExploration]

Cheers nick thanks very much

[@guyroebuck8510]

Beautiful video again Ant. You pick the best weather and views. It would be amazing with Light rail on this route now. Failing that put some new light weight bridges in and carry on the cinder track.

[@matthewchorlton8657]

I'm very happy to have found your channel and the great detail you cover on these beautiful lost lines. The Loftus to Whitby line has always fascinated me ever since I was a kid. Love the still photo's you've included, some of them I've never seen before. Can I ask where you found these photo's...is there a particular archive I could search for? Thank you for uploading these brilliant videos.

[@simonbradshaw3708]

Thank you for another really enjoyable video. I live in Middlesbrough and have explored some of the former trackbed around Whitby to Sandsend, although not yet walked to the tunnels. It's sad this line is no longer open and closed prior to Beeching. In strong winds the line was closed. I look forward to seeing the next part of your journey.

[@TrekkingExploration]

Thanks very much Simon. The next installment shall go as far as kettleness with a little look inside both tunnels 😊

[@sidewaysaction9983]

Very much appreciated Ant. Iot of effort & slick as production

[@TrekkingExploration]

Thanks very much Very kind

[@kentune38]

Great video. Thank-you.

[@johngilbert1520]

Possibly one of your best videos with all the archive footage and images, your right when you say "what a loss" imagine all the tourist traffic that would carry today, after Beeching so much was ripped up without much thought for future usage.

[@russlifton888]

Definitely your best video to date. This is brilliant Ant. 😊

[@saltspringrailway3683]

Excellent, very professional presentation. What a boom drones have become.

[@TrekkingExploration]

Thanks for watching. Very kind

[@showmanpete2805]

fantastic vid mate, thanks for sharing, what a shame we've lost all that

[@garyh8315]

Ant, another well thought of and produced vid. Thankyou. You can understand why the workers of the north east have always and still do travel to area. Pretty much like the miners of Yorkshire visited Scarborough and Skeggy for thise of Derbys and Notts. Looking forward to the next one.

[@TrekkingExploration]

Glad you enjoyed it Gary and thank you. That should be along next week

[@andrewmatley7688]

Thank you Ant more excelant finds off railway history Cheers mate.

[@TrekkingExploration]

I'm glad you enjoyed it Andrew thank you

[@simonrichardson5077]

Another gem Ant,thanks

[@TrekkingExploration]

Very kind Simon thanks

[@garrymartin6474]

So lovely to see summertime again in deepest darkest January ! Lovely footage and drone photography

[@fill7t1]

Brilliant watch this Ant . My parents can remember travelling ro whitby on the line. I ve walked part of the cinder path, coming up in the next chapter. Ant you do some amazing video's. I think my dad would have loved them!

[@TrekkingExploration]

Awwww that's so very kind thank you 😊 I'm glad I can bring them to life

[@geordiestag]

Awesome Ant but what a sad loss

[@TrekkingExploration]

It really is Keith. Thanks very much

[@jetsons101]

Ant, your videos are like fine wines, they both get better as time goes on..... This was outstanding from start to finish. Looking forward to part two.

[@sarahwinfield3989]

Excellent once again.

[@TrekkingExploration]

Much appreciated Sarah thanks very much

[@saltburner2]

I recently went from my home in Saltburn to Whitby on the X4 bus. A pretty journey passing through many valleys with lovely country-side. It would have been nice to have gone on the train. There is still a spur from Saltburn to the Bowlby Potash Mine used all the time to take Potash from the mine to Teesport. The remains of stations at Brotton, Boosbeck and Loftus are still there and there is fairly modern bridge from Carlin How to Skinningrove ,just before Loftus.

[@robertbush6652]

Well done another cracking video. Bit annoying though we were there 2 years ago walking the dogs on the beach if only I knew doh!

[@lesbendo6363]

Great video, Great views! Thx. 🇨🇦

[@TrekkingExploration]

Thanks very much Les ☺️

[@jessgerrard2792]

Fantastic again Ant, incredible use and mix of old and new footage. Thank you for making this and posting it, very much appreciated

[@SnowdriftBoy]

Getting memories from the ‘Coast’ series. The quality you produce is incredible!👏 Imagine being a kid going on holiday, seeing that view out of the window on approach to the station!!❤️

[@a11csc]

what a wonderful piece of history Ant,

[@ernestbailey9194]

What an excellent video again. The views are to die for. I too would love to stay in that railway carriage. Wakening up every morning to those beautiful views. Well done Ant.

[@martinhew981]

Great video. Look forward to the next one. Its not my area but i found it really interesting. Thanks for another masterpiece.

[@chrisbayly5457]

So good Ant, love the area..

[@TrekkingExploration]

Thanks very much Chris ok looking forward to returning

[@yorkie2789]

Great video Ant, have been waiting for this since you teased it in the Scarborough-Whitby series.

[@TrekkingExploration]

It might be 6 months later but it still arrived before the next train 😉 I've had to wait until I can go back to finish this off

[@LKBRICKS1993]

Excellent video very well made and interesting. I loved watching it.

[@TrekkingExploration]

Thanks very much indeed 😊

[@FlyFree2023]

Thanks for your commitment in bringing this very well presented coverage of this forgotten railway. I only travelled it once with my parents from Middlesbrough as a child in the late 50's. Sadly the excitement of a bucket and spade day on the Whitby beach surpassed the engineering magnificence of the route I travelled that day!

[@stephenharper9961]

Love these videos of the railways around Whitby, and have personal memories from days gone by of seeing that bridge with nothing around it and the west cliff station, Whitby is definitely a place where many different worlds meet, which makes it even more breathtaking

[@janepatricia8779]

Brilliantly done Ant, loved it & yes the railway carriage would be a lovely place to stay😊 xx

[@TrekkingExploration]

Thanks very much 😊 I'm looking forward to going back to finish it off soon

[@chriskiwi2601]

Absolutely brilliant. I did the coast to coast 2015 and spent 2 days at Whitby. Loved the place. Really enjoyed your video, wish I had known about this hidden gem. Cheers from New Zealand.

[@shirleylynch7529]

Incredible footage. Scenery awesome. So well documented. Can’t help feel sad at all the loss of lines,trains, viaducts. Etc. very nostalgic with the old films and photos. Well done Ant keeping history alive. Thank you.

[@djp120970]

Wow we love this part of the world, RHB and Whitby, didn’t realise the railway history thanks for sharing

[@TrekkingExploration]

Thanks very much for watching. Glad you enjoyed it

[@mike142sl]

Really enjoyed this one, thanks. We had our caravan on a seasonal pitch just above upgang nick and i was fascinated by the old track bed. I know you have to edit a bit but there used to be an interesting signal box built across the line just before West cliff Station. Enjoyed many a cuppa in that cafe studying the bridge bases. Looking forward to part 2. Kettleness is now a scout camp!

[@152clive]

thank you for taking us on a incredible journey into the past.loved it

[@asivitter9826]

Great vlog, you must do one about the Cinder Track, which this route went into, if not mistaken. Do you know if any of the photos could be purchased?

[@TrekkingExploration]

I've done the Scarborough to Whitby last year you'll find a series of 5 around 6 months ago. Unsure about the photos

[@bobmoorcroft8447]

Wow! Just superb. Maintains the fantastic quality of this series, following up your videos on the Scarborough to Whitby section. What a stunning journey this must have been in its day. Roll on the next video!

[@billyruss]

Amazing to find so many remains still in place - especially that first road bridge. So heartening that it's still there when it could so obviously have been filled in. Can't help but be reminded that not all structures meet the same fate - thinking of Great Musgrave bridge, so brutally vandalised by Highways England.

[@TrekkingExploration]

It's quite nice that a fair bit is still around after almost 70 years. Your correct about the first bridge I'm surprised that still exists as it does

[@ste.h9825]

Another great video,what a shame this line didn't survive.Thanks Ant.

[@TrekkingExploration]

Thanks very much as always

[@Steve-MillersGreenTMD]

Absolutely fantastic video 👍🏻 Really enjoyed watching that. Except, I am longing for summer now 😢 I miss those days in a T-shirt and the sun is out 😢 Can't wait to see the rest of these videos. I can't imagine how much work it took to put these together. Great job 👏

[@brothermoto1964]

Wow. Sandsend was stunning. And still looks well worth a visit. The Yorkshire Tourist Board should use your video.

[@TrekkingExploration]

Very kind comment. Thanks very much for watching

[@alangrange8918]

Very enjoyable mix of history, nostalgia and just enough information to satisfy the railway enthusiast! Thank you!

[@TrekkingExploration]

Thanks very much Alan, very kind

[@alangrange8918]

I don't know if you maintain an archive of your explorations, but I have a photo of the goods shed at Sandsend in 1990 if you are interested.@@TrekkingExploration

[@kevomints1]

Fantastic again thank you for for taking time and your money to make these for so many people to enjoy your right about the views not far from my area So many railways lost to beeching cuts but so many have been turned into walks and your videos so this Thank you

[@regcotterill7332]

This is revelation to me. I wasn't aware that there was a line beyond West Cliff Station and how open the land appears to be in comparison with the approach from Whitby. Following your series of Scarborough to Whitby videos I wondered if there was anything left of West Cliff Station. Well this answers that and how beautiful and well kept it is! A question Ant, does the cinder path go all the way to West Cliff Station or does it stop short?

[@griswold67]

Great video as ever Ant

[@TrekkingExploration]

Thanks very much Mark

[@WhitbyActiveTravel]

Somebody should convert what is left into active travel paths for the Prospect Hill Line, and a Whitby-Staithes Greenway. Just saying ;-)

[@bobingram6912]

Loved that Ant, so many B&Ws to get a feel of the place and all that engineering so close to the crumbling cliff edge, incredible. Sitting here waiting for next instalment!!!! 👍👍👍👌

[@TrekkingExploration]

It's surprising the amount of old images that are in circulation considering it shut earlier than a lot of the places I go to

[@lilchris26]

Yes thanks for this video, pretty sure you have done this walk before but seeing has you have made a even better video than last time. Fantastic and full of interesting details, just catching up on your videos, I have been in hospital but it's very enjoyable watching some of the videos on my TV, thanks again.

[@michaelmiller641]

Wow! Thanks for that explore, well video'd Ant. And such beautiful photos of what had been!

[@peterskegness3204]

Great video. Even though the line is closed, nice to see the Camping Coach legacy continues at Sandsend - the LNER started that in 1935.

[@TrekkingExploration]

It's such a lovely location for it too isn't it?

[@chrisbentleywalkingandrambling]

Have you covered the Godly Turntable Ant? Must be old lines connecting. Just an idea.