Get your hiking shoes on and get ready to explore a selection of walks from our archive that are located close to Whitby.

Great British Life: Saltwick Nab by Philip ElsdonSaltwick Nab by Philip Elsdon (Image: Archant)

Whitby Abbey
0 miles from Whitby
If you want a short coastal walk after exploring Whitby Abbey, this short walk to Saltwick Nab and back again is simple and straightforward.
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Great British Life: Robin Hood's Bay by John HoltbyRobin Hood's Bay by John Holtby (Image: Archant)

Whitby to Robin Hood’s Bay
0 miles from Whitby
This walk, which follows the cliff edge from the historic port of Whitby to the smugglers’ haunt of Robin Hood’s Bay. If you want to do the round trip, it is 13 miles in total.
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Great British Life: Brow Top by Alison HirstBrow Top by Alison Hirst (Image: Archant)

Fylingthorpe to Robin Hood’s Bay
6 miles from Whitby
The walk starts in the countryside above Fylingthorpe, goes down to the coast, along the Cleveland Way coastal path, then back through the farmland around Hawsker and the moorland around Fylingthorpe.
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Runswick Bay and Kettleness
8 miles from Whitby
Heading north of Whitby, this walk combines the use of the Cleveland Way cliff top path and the trackbed of a disused railway. Starting off from Runswick Bay and heading south to Kettleness.
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Great British Life: Runswick Bay by Irene BurdellRunswick Bay by Irene Burdell (Image: Archant)

Runswick Bay to Staithes
8 miles from Whitby
This walk also sets off from Runswick Bay, but for this one we head north towards Staithes and back again, through woodland and cliff tops.
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Great British Life: Staithes by Janet DanksStaithes by Janet Danks (Image: Archant)

Staithes to Whitby
12 miles from Whitby
This is a one-way walk going south along the North Sea coast on the Cleveland Way. Park the car at Whitby and take the bus to Staithes, and head back south on this 12 mile route.

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All the routes were correct at the time of publication, over time access to certain parts of the walk may be subject to change. We advise you acquire a recent OS map of the area you plan to visit and assure there are no major changes.