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Whitby Harbour – 199 Steps, Whitby loop from Whitby

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Whitby Harbour – 199 Steps, Whitby loop from Whitby

Moderate

4.8

(12)

199

hikers

Whitby Harbour – 199 Steps, Whitby loop from Whitby

02:38

9.59km

160m

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 17, 2026

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836 m

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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1.57 km

Whitby West Pier

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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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2.19 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

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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2.73 km

View of Whitby and the Abbey

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2.79 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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4.00 km

Whitby Abbey

Highlight • Historical Site

What a place steep in history

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4.88 km

View of Whitby Abbey and Cliffs

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Wonderful sight: the remains of the abbey rising up from the horizon.

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5.86 km

Beach

9.59 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

3.73 km

1.76 km

1.66 km

1.50 km

902 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

3.71 km

2.14 km

1.41 km

1.37 km

965 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Saturday 18 July

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Whitby Harbour – 199 Steps, Whitby loop from Whitby

Whitby Harbour

Whitby West Pier

Whitby Swing Bridge

199 Steps, Whitby

View of Whitby and the Abbey

St Mary's Church and Churchyard, Whitby

Whitby Abbey

View of Whitby Abbey and Cliffs

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