Robin Hood's Bay to Whitby

(Our overall day number 61 - Part of The KC3 ECP Leg 54a - Filey to Whitby)

Robin Hood's Bay to Whitby

26th June 2024 | Miles 7.1 | Elevation gain 1347ft

Just over 7 enjoyable miles from Robin Hoods Bay to Whitby, along a very scenic cliff top path. Starting early, we enjoyed some fabulous views in the slightly misty conditions. The path approaches Whitby via the Abbey, before descending into the town to cross the River Esk
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Getting there and back
We caught the X93 MAX bus from Whitby bus station to Thorpe Road at Robin Hood's Bay, adjacent to the path which runs up the B1447 for a few hundred metres before turning right and climbing up onto the cliffs.
Weather conditions
With another hot day brewing, we started early. It was misty but sunny, which made for fantastic walking with cliffs looming up, appearing and then hidden. Sunny and hot by the time we reached Whitby for an early lunch.
Walking difficulty
Moderate - pleasant cliff top walking, nothing too challenging

The story of our day in photos

Gorgeous, misty early start at Robin Hood's Bay
Heading up to Ness Point
Looking up the coast in the mist
Somewhere near Hawsker Bottoms
Crossing Oakham Beck
Emerging from the mist!
Heading up towards Beacon Hill
Looking back from Beacon Hill
Towards Whitby Fog Signal
Imagine that can make a lot of noise in the fog!
Black Nab
Approaching Whitby - can just see the Abbey in the mist
Whitby just round the corner
Looking back at Black Nab
Looking down towards the harbour entrance
Approaching the Abbey
More Abbey - best looked at from here, a frightening £13 to go inside the wall
Looking across Whitby, up towards Sandsend - that will not be part of this trip!
Quick stop at Whitby Brewery, right by the Abbey
View of the Abbey - for free
Heading down to finish the walk in Whitby
Whitby Harbour
Abbey at night
Trying to take a better picture, could have been the wine
Useful links
The Fisherman's Wife, Whitby
Dinner here on our first night - various versions of fish and chips of course!
Abbey Wharf, Whitby
Trendy spot with good views - more fish and chips!
Saltwater Cafe, Scarborough
Stopped here early on our second days walking, heading out from Scarborough - coffee and a bacon bap
Ravenscar National Trust
Around 13 miles into our longest (and hottest) day of walking, we didn't do any national trust things here, but the shop sold ice cream and soft drinks, very much needed by that point
Whitby Brewery
A welcome refreshment stop, towards the end of our final days walking, just outside the Abbey and a few steps back down into the town
The Duke of York, Whitby
Stopped here for a celebratory drink at the end of our final days walking
Cosa Nostra, Whitby
Final night destination - nice Italian restaurant - pizza/pasta was a really quite welcome change from fish and chips!
Captain Cook Museum, Whitby
Spent an enjoyable hour here on our arrival in Whitby, learning all about Captain James Cook and his voyages
England Coast Path map - Filey to Newport Bridge
Link to gov.uk information about this leg
Whitby Abbey
We didn't go in due to the ridiculous prices they wanted to charge - you can see it from outside anyway and we had a lovely view of it from our accommodation.