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Whitby

Whitby Beach – Sandsend Beach loop from Whitby

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United Kingdom
England
Yorkshire And The Humber
North Yorkshire
Scarborough
Whitby

Whitby Beach – Sandsend Beach loop from Whitby

Moderate

4.6

(12)

152

hikers

Whitby Beach – Sandsend Beach loop from Whitby

03:36

13.4km

170m

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 27, 2026

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Your route passes through a protected area

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North York Moors National Park

Waypoints

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Start point

Bus stop

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1

3.03 km

View of Upgang Beach from Whitby Promenade

Highlight • Beach

The western end of the Promenade overlooks Upgang Beach towards Sandsend. One of the best British beaches for sure and during sunrise or sunset, the views and experiences are to die for.

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2

3.95 km

View of Whitby Beach and Promenade

Highlight • Beach

A steady well surfaced climb up onto West Cliff from the beach

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3

4.55 km

Whitby Beach

Highlight • Beach

Whitby Beach is the British seaside at its best. With clear water and clean golden sands, it has a peaceful, yet playful atmosphere and is the perfect place to relax …

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4

5.01 km

Captain Cook Memorial Monument, Whitby

Highlight • Viewpoint

Bronze statue of Captain James Cook. Inscription reads: To Strive, to seek to find and not to yield. To commemorate the men who built, the Whitby Ships and the men …

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5

5.05 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

5.13 km

Whitby Piers and Lighthouses

Highlight • Structure

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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7

7.75 km

Fossil Hunting at Cayton Bay

Highlight • Natural Monument

lots of fossils in the fresh clay low down if you look carefully! (don't dig or climb the cliffs)

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8

8.49 km

Sandsend Beach

Highlight • Beach

Sandsend beach is popular with fossil hunters, fishermen and walkers. At low tide you can walk all the way to Whitby

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13.4 km

End point

Bus stop

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

4.05 km

3.65 km

1.83 km

1.74 km

1.72 km

319 m

Surfaces

4.65 km

3.14 km

2.79 km

2.08 km

543 m

111 m

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