Whitby & Robin Hood's Bay: Whitby harbour with the ruins of Whitby Abbey on the East Cliff above the town

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Whitby & Robin Hood's Bay

Harbour town at the mouth of the Esk, with the abbey, Captain Cook and Dracula

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Harbour town at the mouth of the Esk, with the abbey, Captain Cook and Dracula

Whitby is a seaside town and port at the mouth of the River Esk, where the North York Moors meet the coast. The ruined abbey on the East Cliff is its oldest landmark; the parish church of St Mary stands beside it at the top of the 199 Church Steps, and the swing bridge links the two halves of the town across the harbour.

James Cook learned his seamanship here, and HMS Endeavour was built in Whitby; part of Bram Stoker's Dracula is set in the town. Six miles down the coast, Robin Hood's Bay is a village of steep lanes inside the national park, reached on foot along the Cleveland Way cliff path.

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Si solo se dispone de unas horas, estos son buenos lugares por los que empezar.

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The map shows Whitby & Robin Hood's Bay and the streets around it. The Getting there page lists nearby stops and stations.

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Consejos de primera mano

Antes de viajar

1

Climb the Church Steps

The 199 Church Steps lead from the old town on the east side of the harbour up to St Mary's Church and the abbey.

2

Check the steam railway first

Bridge 42 at Grosmont needs repair, so check the North Yorkshire Moors Railway's travel updates before planning a steam trip to or from Whitby.

3

Walk to Robin Hood's Bay

The Cleveland Way follows the cliffs from Whitby to Robin Hood's Bay, six miles to the south.

4

Abbey tickets

Whitby Abbey is run by English Heritage; check its page for opening days and booking, which change by season.

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