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199 Steps, Whitby – Whitby Harbour loop from Whitby

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Whitby

199 Steps, Whitby – Whitby Harbour loop from Whitby

Easy

4.9

(7)

hikers

199 Steps, Whitby – Whitby Harbour loop from Whitby

01:52

6.92km

80m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 20, 2026

Tips

Includes movable bridges

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After 914 m for 55 m

After 5.96 km for 54 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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1.09 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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1.22 km

Whitby Abbey

Highlight • Religious Site

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

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1.27 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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1.51 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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1.80 km

Whitby Abbey

Highlight • Historical Site

What a place steep in history

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2.68 km

View of Whitby Abbey and Cliffs

Highlight • Viewpoint

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

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5.87 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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6.04 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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6.92 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

2.48 km

2.23 km

1.50 km

514 m

163 m

Surfaces

2.77 km

1.24 km

1.23 km

1.17 km

163 m

Elevation

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Weather

Today

Saturday 29 August

22°C

13°C

87 %

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Max wind speed: 19.0 km/h

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Comments

May 10, 2025,🇬🇧🚐🌊🏰 GB-England - North Yorkshire: Whitby ~ Küste und Abbey

After a peaceful night in a private parking space near the Aysgarth Falls, the sun shone on the motorhome in the morning, giving us the first pleasant morning temperature (usually 7°C 🥶).
We debated for a while about what to do today and finally decided on a place on the coast. The possibility of finally getting some fish and chips …

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199 Steps, Whitby – Whitby Harbour loop from Whitby

The Black Horse, Church Street, Whitby

Whitby Abbey

199 Steps, Whitby

Whitby Abbey and View of St Mary's Church

Whitby Abbey

View of Whitby Abbey and Cliffs

Captain Cook Memorial Museum

Whitby Harbour

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