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Whitby Harbour – Whalebone Arch, Whitby loop from Ruswarp

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United Kingdom
England
Yorkshire And The Humber
North Yorkshire
Scarborough
Whitby

Whitby Harbour – Whalebone Arch, Whitby loop from Ruswarp

Moderate

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Whitby Harbour – Whalebone Arch, Whitby loop from Ruswarp

01:23

28.5km

330m

Road cycling

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 27, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 23.6 km for 64 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Train Station

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9.89 km

earthworks

Archaeological Site

2

20.9 km

View of Whitby Abbey

Highlight • Viewpoint

As you descend down Hawsker Lane, there is a great view of Whitby Abbey. An iconic landmark on the North Sea coast.

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3

23.6 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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4

23.7 km

Hadley's Fish and Chips

Highlight • Restaurant

When you visit Whitby, you have to get some Fish & Chips. Hadley's is renowned for being one of the best. While it may not be as historic as certain …

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5

23.9 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

24.0 km

Khyber Pass, Whitby

Highlight (Segment) • Viewpoint

7

24.9 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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8

26.0 km

Cinder Track Gateway

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We just cycled this track from Whitby to Robin Hood Bay (and back).

The track is a lovely ride, away from traffic and close to nature. The surface is a …

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28.5 km

End point

Train Station

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

18.5 km

6.33 km

2.05 km

1.22 km

239 m

159 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

23.4 km

4.65 km

229 m

< 100 m

< 100 m

< 100 m

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