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199 Steps, Whitby – Whitby Harbour loop from Whitby

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199 Steps, Whitby – Whitby Harbour loop from Whitby

Easy

4.1

(10)

374

hikers

199 Steps, Whitby – Whitby Harbour loop from Whitby

01:13

4.52km

60m

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: May 10, 2026

Tips

Includes movable bridges

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After 2.37 km for 54 m

After 3.55 km for 55 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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1.33 km

Herring Girls Statues, Whitby

Highlight • Monument

1.62 km

Whitby West Pier

Highlight • Monument

Whitby's iconic and photogenic piers have stood witness to countless seagoing vessels over the years. Captain Cook, who went on to discover Australia and New Zealand aboard HMS Endeavour, learned …

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2.24 km

Whitby Swing Bridge

Highlight • Monument

There is a long history of this bridge, dating back to mid 14th century when tolls were collected over this bridge. But it was in 1835 that the first swing …

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2.67 km

Whitby Abbey

Highlight • Religious Site

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

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2.72 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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2.77 km

View of Whitby and the Abbey

Highlight • Viewpoint

2.83 km

St Mary's Church and Churchyard, Whitby

Highlight • Historical Site

This is a delightful, quirky and very interesting church at the top of 199 Steps, next to Whitby Abbey. Founded in 1110, but with much of the interior from the …

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3.64 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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4.52 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

1.64 km

987 m

885 m

872 m

101 m

Surfaces

3.51 km

474 m

149 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Thursday 13 August

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199 Steps, Whitby – Whitby Harbour loop from Whitby

Herring Girls Statues, Whitby

Whitby West Pier

Whitby Swing Bridge

Whitby Abbey

199 Steps, Whitby

View of Whitby and the Abbey

St Mary's Church and Churchyard, Whitby

Whitby Harbour

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