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Hawsker-Cum-Stainsacre

199 Steps, Whitby – Whitby Harbour loop from Whitby

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Hiking trails & Routes
United Kingdom
England
Yorkshire And The Humber
North Yorkshire
Scarborough
Hawsker-Cum-Stainsacre

199 Steps, Whitby – Whitby Harbour loop from Whitby

Easy

4.3

(6)

151

hikers

199 Steps, Whitby – Whitby Harbour loop from Whitby

01:48

6.59km

100m

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: February 20, 2026

Tips

Includes movable bridges

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After 2.37 km for 55 m

After 4.14 km for 54 m

Waypoints

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Start point

Parking

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1

2.02 km

View of Whitby and the Abbey

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2

2.07 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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3

2.77 km

Whitby Harbour

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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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4

3.56 km

Whitby Piers and Lighthouses

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The two piers in Whitby have been in existence since before the 1500's. By 1540, the two oak piers (east and west) were replaced partially, with stonework (in the reign …

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5

4.00 km

Whitby Swing Bridge

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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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6

4.60 km

St Mary's Church and Churchyard, Whitby

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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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7

4.99 km

Whitby Abbey

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What a place steep in history

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8

5.87 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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6.59 km

End point

Parking

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

3.06 km

1.26 km

1.19 km

946 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

2.27 km

2.21 km

1.44 km

541 m

< 100 m

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Wednesday 20 May

17°C

11°C

19 %

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