Overview
10.30am - 3.30pm
Distance: 7.9 miles (this walk is moderate to challenging, it includes coming down the 199 steps in Whitby).
Led by the Cleveland Way National Trail Team, this lovely walk takes us away from the hustle and
bustle of Whitby to more calming and beautiful landscapes. We stroll out of the town centre along the
River Esk and turn onto the Cinder Track, crossing the impressive Larpool
Viaduct. It’s a steady climb along the
disused railway line of the Cinder Track for a couple of miles before we turn
for the coast where we meet the Cleveland Way and King Charles III National
Trails. From here it’s a spectacular
return to Whitby along the cliff path, with brilliant sea views and glimpses of
shipwrecks. We pass by Whitby Lighthouse
and of course the amazing Whitby Abbey.
There are no major climbs on this walk (we descend
the 199 steps at Whitby!) The overall height gained on the walk is 150 metres.
Dogs are
welcome but must stay on a short lead at all times.
Children are welcome but must be accompanied
by an adult and be physically able to do the walk.
Photograph by Will Slater