Whitby Walking Tour
Whitby, United Kingdom
Why Walk Whitby
Whitby sits in a deep harbor cleft where the River Esk meets the North Sea. The ruined 13th-century abbey on the East Cliff inspired Bram Stoker, who set key scenes of Dracula here. Captain James Cook apprenticed in the town, and his ship the Endeavour was built in a Whitby shipyard. The 199 stone steps to the abbey, the red-roofed houses climbing the cliffs, and a working fishing harbor give the town an atmosphere all its own.
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Must-See Stops in Whitby
- •Whitby Abbey — the ruined 13th-century Gothic abbey on the East Cliff, inspiration for Dracula
- •199 Steps — the stone staircase climbing from the old town to St. Mary's Church and the abbey
- •Captain Cook Memorial Museum — the house where Cook lodged during his apprenticeship
- •Whitby Harbour — a working fishing harbor with fish markets and waterfront pubs
Hidden Gems in Whitby
- •St. Mary's Church — a Norman church beside the abbey with an extraordinary interior of 18th-century box pews and a triple-decker pulpit
- •Whitby jet — a fossilized wood unique to the area, carved into jewelry since the Victorian era and sold in workshops around town
Walking Tip
Cross the swing bridge between the east and west sides of the harbor. Climb the 199 steps to the abbey — the views back over the harbor are outstanding.
Best Time to Visit
May through September. The Whitby Goth Weekend in late October and April draws fans of the town's Gothic heritage.
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