Whitby to Robin Hood's Bay
Along the clifftops of the Cleveland Way from Whitby Abbey to the old smugglers' village of Robin Hood's Bay.
- Distance
- 9.7 km
- Ascent
- 80 m
- Time
- 2.5–3 h
- Grade
- Moderate
- Route
- Linear
- High point
- 124 m
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About this walk
Whitby to Robin Hood's Bay is a moderate 9.7 km linear walk with 80 m of ascent, taking 2.5 to 3 hours. It starts at Whitby Abbey (grid reference NZ 903 111). The start can be reached by public transport.
This stretch of the Cleveland Way is some of the best coastal walking in England. From the ruins of Whitby Abbey, high on the East Cliff, the path follows the clifftops south past Saltwick Bay and the lighthouse at Whitby High Light.
It ends at Robin Hood's Bay, a jumble of red-roofed cottages tumbling down to the sea, once a haunt of smugglers. Catch the bus back to Whitby.
Route
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1
Whitby Abbey
Start at the abbey on the East Cliff and head south.
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2
Saltwick Bay
Follow the clifftops past Saltwick Bay and the lighthouse.
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3
Robin Hood's Bay
Continue along the coast and down into the village.
Summit
On the way
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Whitby AbbeyAbbey · on the route
Questions about this walk
- How long does Whitby to Robin Hood's Bay take?
- Most walkers take 2.5–3 hours for the 9.7 km route, which has 80 m of ascent. That allows for short stops; give yourself longer in winter, in poor weather or with a group.
- Where does the walk start, and where can I park?
- It starts at Whitby Abbey (grid reference NZ 903 111). Pay car parks in Whitby and at the abbey.
- Can I get there by public transport?
- Trains to Whitby; buses run between Robin Hood's Bay and Whitby. Check times on Traveline.
- How hard is it?
- It's graded moderate. Clifftop path, with some steps and steep dips into valleys; muddy in places.
- Can I take my dog?
- Yes, dogs are welcome on this walk. Before you go: Keep well back from the cliff edge, which can crumble without warning, and keep dogs on a lead.
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