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View of Whitby and the Abbey – 199 Steps, Whitby loop from Whitby

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View of Whitby and the Abbey – 199 Steps, Whitby loop from Whitby

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View of Whitby and the Abbey – 199 Steps, Whitby loop from Whitby

00:30

1.80km

30m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: May 27, 2026

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Start point

Parking

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613 m

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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802 m

View of Whitby and the Abbey

Highlight • Viewpoint

853 m

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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976 m

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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1.20 km

Whitby Brewery

Highlight • Restaurant

whitby-brewery.com

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1.80 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

835 m

489 m

220 m

158 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

835 m

543 m

280 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Weather

Thursday 13 August

21°C

17°C

47 %

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View of Whitby and the Abbey – 199 Steps, Whitby loop from Whitby

Whitby Abbey and View of St Mary's Church

View of Whitby and the Abbey

199 Steps, Whitby

St Mary's Church and Churchyard, Whitby

Whitby Brewery

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