Route: Robin Hood’s Bay to Whitby
Area: North Yorkshire
Date of walk: 24th July 2016
Walkers: Andrew Gilly and Tom
Distance: 8.7 miles
Ascent: 900 feet
Weather: Sunny at start then clouded over with light rain at end. Very warm
We parked in one of the public car parks in Robin Hood’s Bay and joined the Cleveland Way, a long distance footpath along the north east coast. This would be our companion until journey’s end in Whitby
Navigation is a simple affair and a map is hardly necessary – just keep the sea on your right as you follow the coastal path with its innumerable ups and downs. The erosion of the cliffs has caused the path to be diverted in one of two places but the waymarking is good throughout
We enjoyed some wonderful views along the cliff tops as we followed the coastal path
Eventually Whitby Abbey came into view in the distance – the initial view being spoilt by an intervening caravan park. We decided to visit the Abbey and after wandering around the atmospheric ruins we walked through the town. It was raining by now so we didn’t linger and caught the Arriva bus back to Robin Hood’s Bay
This is a superb walk and highly recommended
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Derwent View Hackness, where we were staying this weekend
Half an hour later we arrive in Robin Hood’s Bay and follow the sign
The path passes by some houses on the edge of the town which have good views across the bay
As we walk through Rocket Post Field there are more views back to Robin Hood’s Bay…
Tom and Auntie Gilly striding out on the Cleveland Way - Happy Birthday Tom!
Looking north along the cliffs
Walking towards Normanby Stye Batts…
Looking back along our path
We pass above Whitby Lighthouse
Gulls nesting on the cliff face
Saltwick Bay
Whitby Abbey comes into view as we follow the path above Saltwick Bay
Saltwick Nab at low tide
Whitby piers
More views of Whitby Abbey…
St Mary’s Church and graveyard - the inspiration for Dracula
We enter the grounds of Whitby Abbey
As we climb down into Whitby it starts to rain, the camera has to be stowed away, and we hasten to the bus station
Back in Robin Hood’s Bay now, there’s just time for a quick stroll around the narrow streets and alleyways to round off a great walk…
