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Sandsend Beach – Whitby Swing Bridge loop from Whitby

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Whitby

Sandsend Beach – Whitby Swing Bridge loop from Whitby

Moderate

4.5

(33)

390

hikers

Sandsend Beach – Whitby Swing Bridge loop from Whitby

04:31

17.4km

110m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 27, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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1.49 km

Whalebone Arch, Whitby

Highlight • Historical Site

Whaling is a significant part of Whitby's history - as the information board tells you here, between 1753 and 1833 there were 55 Whitby-based whaling ships. This arch celebrates this …

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1.53 km

Captain Cook Memorial Monument, Whitby

Highlight • Viewpoint

Bronze statue of Captain James Cook. Inscription reads: To Strive, to seek to find and not to yield. To commemorate the men who built, the Whitby Ships and the men …

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3.75 km

View of Upgang Beach from Whitby Promenade

Highlight • Beach

The western end of the Promenade overlooks Upgang Beach towards Sandsend. One of the best British beaches for sure and during sunrise or sunset, the views and experiences are to die for.

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12.9 km

Sandsend Beach

Highlight • Beach

Sandsend beach is popular with fossil hunters, fishermen and walkers. At low tide you can walk all the way to Whitby

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13.7 km

Fossil Hunting at Cayton Bay

Highlight • Natural Monument

lots of fossils in the fresh clay low down if you look carefully! (don't dig or climb the cliffs)

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15.1 km

Whitby's Beach Huts

Highlight • Structure

The colourful beach huts (red, yellow, green & blue) run along Whitby’s West beach

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16.5 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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16.6 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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17.4 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

10.4 km

3.71 km

1.54 km

1.44 km

327 m

Surfaces

10.3 km

4.61 km

1.29 km

675 m

111 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Weather

Monday 1 June

19°C

12°C

66 %

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Sandsend Beach – Whitby Swing Bridge loop from Whitby

Whalebone Arch, Whitby

Captain Cook Memorial Monument, Whitby

View of Upgang Beach from Whitby Promenade

Sandsend Beach

Fossil Hunting at Cayton Bay

Whitby's Beach Huts

Whitby Swing Bridge

Whitby Harbour

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