Robin Hoods Bay to Whitby
Two Options
Circular route Including the Cleveland way Coast Path and the Cinder Path 14miles
Walk to Whitby and Catch the X94 bus back 7miles
This is an interesting route that takes in the Cleveland way coast path from Robin Hoods Bay to Whitby. The coast path curves around the edge of the Whitby Abbey Headland.Theres plenty to see along the route with Cliff top sea views, a beautiful lighthouse (and adjacent Fog horn building) as well as the Ruins of Whitby Abbey
- From the Cottage make your way to the Grosevenor Hotel (Opposite the entrance to the upper car park). Our usual route is to turn RIGHT out of the cottage door, following the path up The Bakehouse Steps. Curve to the LEFT past St Stephens Bede (with it's beautiful original door). STRAIGHT ON up the concrete Darnhill Steps. Follow the uphill path turning LEFT then Right then LEFT again onto Bloomswell, and follow this until it meets the steep uphill part of New Road. Turn RIGHT uphill.
- At the Grosvenor Hotel turn RIGHT along Mount Pleasant (There are signs for the Cleveland Way and the Cinder Path).
- At the end of Mount Pleasant follow the signs for the Cleveland Way. The path runs along the cinder path for a short distance before you reach a well signposted gate on the Right.
- Follow the Path to Whitby Abbey. There are toilets and a shop at the Caravan Park in Saltwick Bay (after 6 miles on the coast path) and more in Whitby Itself
- Beyond the Abbey and Church you can descend the 199 stone steps into the old part of Whitby itself.
- Whitby is well worth exploring, there a wide range of shops and eateries as well as museums and other attractions.
- To return by bus you catch the X94 Southbound from the bus station. You need to cross the swing bridge over the river Esk. Turn LEFT with the swing bridge behind you, skirt the harbour towards the Railway Station and the Bus station is to the right of the railway station.
- To return via the Cinder path, continue past the bus station up hill past a number of guest houses. At the Roundabout there is a small road directly straight on and you can see a brick built railway bridge ahead. The start of the Cinder path is reached up some steps to the left of this bridge.
- Follow the Cinder Path to Robin Hoods Bay. There are some excellent views from the large Viaduct over the River Esk and if you are lucky you may see one of the North Yorkshire Moors Railway's Steam Trains passing below you. The Cinder path also passes Hawkser Bicycle hire centre. You can get soft drinks here. There are some lovely sea views as the path descends slowly towards Robin Hoods Bay.