199 Steps, Whitby – Whitby Harbour loop from Whitby

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199 Steps, Whitby – Whitby Harbour loop from Whitby

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199 Steps, Whitby – Whitby Harbour loop from Whitby

01:52

6.92km

80m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 20, 2026

Tips

Includes movable bridges

Check opening times.

After 914 m for 55 m

After 5.96 km for 54 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

Get Directions

1.09 km

The Black Horse, Church Street, Whitby

Highlight • Pub

The Black Horse is a tiny, traditional, two bar pub, that’s dog friendly and is set in the heart of Whitby’s old town

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1.22 km

Whitby Abbey

Highlight • Religious Site

You can get some great views of the harbour from the abbey

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1.27 km

199 Steps, Whitby

Highlight • Historical Site

Climbing the 199 Steps in Whitby is a legendary thing to do. The challenge might get you puffing a little, but it is worth it as you are treated to …

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1.51 km

Whitby Abbey and View of St Mary's Church

Highlight • Historical Site

After climbing the stairs/slope up, you will have views of St Mary's church, Whitby Abbey (which was inspiration for Dracula) and the town.

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1.80 km

Whitby Abbey

Highlight • Historical Site

What a place steep in history

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2.68 km

View of Whitby Abbey and Cliffs

Highlight • Viewpoint

Wonderful sight: the remains of the abbey rising up from the horizon.

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5.87 km

Captain Cook Memorial Museum

Highlight • Historical Site

The museum is in the 17th-century house where the young James Cook lodged as apprentice. It was here that Cook trained as a seaman and acquired those maritime skills which …

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6.04 km

Whitby Harbour

Highlight • Historical Site

Whitby is a traditional seaside town that is dearly loved by young and old alike. With a glorious golden beach, quirky cobbled streets that wind enticingly through old taverns and …

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6.92 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

2.48 km

2.19 km

1.50 km

554 m

163 m

Surfaces

2.77 km

1.28 km

1.19 km

1.17 km

163 m

Elevation

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Weather

Thursday 8 October

17°C

8°C

66 %

Additional weather tips

Max wind speed: 32.0 km/h

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Comments

May 10, 2025,🇬🇧🚐🌊🏰 GB-England - North Yorkshire: Whitby ~ Küste und Abbey

After a peaceful night in a private parking space near the Aysgarth Falls, the sun shone on the motorhome in the morning, giving us the first pleasant morning temperature (usually 7°C 🥶).
We debated for a while about what to do today and finally decided on a place on the coast. The possibility of finally getting some fish and chips …

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