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This is a Slow Ways route connecting Whitby and Robin Hood’s Bay.
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This is a Slow Ways route connecting Whitby and Robin Hood’s Bay.
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This route has been reviewed by 4 people.
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Route status - Live
Reviews - 4
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Is this route good enough? - Yes (4)
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Geography information system (GIS) data
Total length
Maximum elevation
Minimum elevation
Start and end points
Whitby
Grid Ref
NZ8980110848
Lat / Lon
54.48505° / -0.61539°
Easting / Northing
489,801E / 510,848N
What3Words
recruiter.giant.built
Robin Hood’s Bay
Grid Ref
NZ9517305236
Lat / Lon
54.43366° / -0.53430°
Easting / Northing
495,173E / 505,236N
What3Words
voters.disprove.candle
Whirob One's land is
| Whitby | |
|---|---|
| Grid Ref | NZ8980110848 |
| Lat / Lon | 54.48505° / -0.61539° |
| Easting / Northing | 489,801E / 510,848N |
| What3Words | recruiter.giant.built |
| Robin Hood’s Bay | |
|---|---|
| Grid Ref | NZ9517305236 |
| Lat / Lon | 54.43366° / -0.53430° |
| Easting / Northing | 495,173E / 505,236N |
| What3Words | voters.disprove.candle |
| Coast | 25.1% |
| Pasture | 62.6% |
| Urban | 12.3% |
Data: Corine Land Cover (CLC) 2018
reviews
Ella Watkinson
24 Jul 2024A really beautiful walk. Easy to navigate (just keep the sea to your right!) and well signposted. The best bit is when the Abbey appears on the horizon, and you can stop for a swim at Saltwick Bay. The terrain is generally alright, but there are some steep hills with uneven steps and it wouldn't be suitable for wheelchairs or pushchairs. It is on the Cleveland Way so lots of people around and places to stop.
Jill Baggaley
16 Apr 2024A cliff top walk from Whitby to Robin Hoods Bay. A well trod national route that is well signposted. My description would be gently undulating, some up and down but nothing too strenuous. You will walk through Whitby Holiday Park and can access Saltwick Bay via a steep stepped descent to the beach if you fancy a dip.
Due to lots of rain there has been significant erosion of the cliff face in parts, so all walkers and dogs need to be well clear of the edge as there is some undercutting of the cliff that is not always visible from the path.
Cyclists and horses are prohibited on this route, Cinder Track is an alternative route between the two towns and is well signposted.
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Nerys Notley
18 Jul 2022Basically follow the coast along the Cleveland Way National Trail. Steep climbs, including steps. So many places with amazing views to stop for picnics. Occasional caravan parks with shops but assume you need to carry everything with you. High tide comes right up to base of cliffs so stay safe and stay on the tops.
Excellent bus service Saltburn all the way through to Scarborough, via Skinningrove, Staithes, Sandsend, Whitby, and RHB for exploration, lazy days and rainy days.
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Mr. Kaiser
27 May 2021A great and scenic walk between the two resorts, excellent paths and only a few challenging rocky steps, not sure how it would fare in poor weather and strongly suggest not trying this in windy conditions.
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