199 Steps, Whitby – Whitby Harbour loop from Whitby

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199 Steps, Whitby – Whitby Harbour loop from Whitby

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199 Steps, Whitby – Whitby Harbour loop from Whitby

00:37

2.18km

50m

Hiking

Easy hike. Easily walkable paths. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 21, 2026

Tips

Includes movable bridges

Check opening times.

After 369 m for 54 m

After 1.76 km for 55 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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502 m

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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776 m

Whitby Abbey

Highlight • Religious Site

You can get some great views of the harbour from the abbey

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873 m

View of Whitby and the Abbey

Highlight • Viewpoint

945 m

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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1.11 km

Whitby Abbey and View of St Mary's Church

Highlight • Historical Site

After climbing the stairs/slope up, you will have views of St Mary's church, Whitby Abbey (which was inspiration for Dracula) and the town.

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1.46 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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1.63 km

The Black Horse, Church Street, Whitby

Highlight • Pub

The Black Horse is a tiny, traditional, two bar pub, that’s dog friendly and is set in the heart of Whitby’s old town

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1.84 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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2.18 km

End point

Bus stop

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