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Whitby Harbour – Whalebone Arch, Whitby loop from Robin Hood's Bay

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United Kingdom
England
Yorkshire And The Humber
North Yorkshire
Scarborough
Fylingdales

Whitby Harbour – Whalebone Arch, Whitby loop from Robin Hood's Bay

Moderate

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Whitby Harbour – Whalebone Arch, Whitby loop from Robin Hood's Bay

01:55

28.5km

440m

Cycling

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 21, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 9.15 km for 64 m

Waypoints

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Start point

Bus stop

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3.53 km

Hawsker Railway Station and Train Car Café

Highlight • Cafe

This used to be one of the eight stations on a line between Scarborough and Whitby, but closed in 1965. Now, the buildings are owned privately, but Trailways offer some …

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2

7.97 km

Whitby Abbey

Highlight • Historical Site

Whitby Abbey was a 7th-century Christian monastery that later became a Benedictine abbey. The abbey church was situated overlooking the North Sea on the East Cliff above Whitby, a centre of the medieval Northumbrian kingdom.

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3

9.17 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

9.41 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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5

10.4 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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6

11.2 km

Whitby North Promenade and Beach Huts

Highlight • Viewpoint

This is a great road to take either into or out of Whitby. From high up you can appreciate the vastness of the North Sea and people watch those promenading …

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7

16.3 km

River Esk at Laurel Mill

Highlight • River

The area is a haven for nature enthusiasts, hikers, and history buffs alike, with the meandering River Esk, running through the valley’s heart.

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25.0 km

earthworks

Archaeological Site

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28.5 km

End point

Bus stop

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

24.0 km

2.73 km

878 m

664 m

114 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

26.9 km

1.19 km

308 m

< 100 m

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Highest point (220 m)

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Monday 19 October

13°C

10°C

42 %

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