Whitby Harbour – 199 Steps, Whitby loop from Robin Hood's Bay

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Whitby Harbour – 199 Steps, Whitby loop from Robin Hood's Bay

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Whitby Harbour – 199 Steps, Whitby loop from Robin Hood's Bay

05:50

21.3km

330m

Hiking

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Easily walkable paths. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: July 31, 2026

Tips

Includes movable bridges

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After 11.6 km for 54 m

After 11.9 km for 54 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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697 m

View of Robin Hood's Bay from Old Lance Cliff

Highlight • Viewpoint

Spectacular view of the village of Robin Hood's Bay straight out of it, following the coastline.

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778 m

Cleveland Way: Maw Wyke to Robin Hood's Bay

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

This little stretch of the coastal path is absolutely magnificent. High on the cliffs and right on the edge, you're afforded beautiful views out to sea on one side and …

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7.27 km

Whitby High Lighthouse

Highlight • Monument

Whitby High Lighthouse (called this on Admiralty Charts to distinguish it from the two lighthouses in Whitby) is still in operation by Trinity House and was automated in the 1990s, …

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7.62 km

Whitby Lighthouse and Fog Signal Station

Highlight • Monument

Known locally as "Hawsker Mad Bull", this holiday cottage still retains the imposing twin Rayleigh Trumpets which continued in use until 1987. The equipment is named after a Nobel prize-winning …

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8.23 km

Black Nab

Highlight • Natural Monument

Bit of confusion going on here. This is actually Black Nab, which looks like a submarine conning tower at high tide, as as the tide slowly ebbs, it looks as …

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11.7 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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11.8 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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12.3 km