Route diagram, drawn from the recorded track — for the shape of the walk, not for navigation. Carry OS Explorer on the hill.
A 4.2-mile circular of about two hours that climbs hard out of Staithes harbour onto the Cleveland Way, runs a mile along unfenced clifftop to Port Mulgrave, then loops back over fields, down wooden steps into woodland and through Dalehouse. Park in the pay-and-display car park at the top of Staithes Lane, since the old village is barred to cars, and walk down the cobbled alleys past the Cod and Lobster to start. The cliff path is unfenced with a sheer drop to the scars below and the return crosses grazed fields with gates, so this is a lead-on walk throughout, though the beck at Dalehouse and the harbour give a drink at either end.
A real-ale inn at the top of the village on Staithes Lane, named for the town's most famous apprentice. Its own site notes a couple of rooms are dog friendly for 'a break away with your four legged friend', but they are limited, so check before booking.
A small vintage tearoom in the old village that welcomes dogs, though the room is snug and there will very likely be other dogs already in residence. Light meals and cakes at kind prices after a blowy walk on the breakwater.
A welcoming High Street local in the old village that happily takes dogs — just be prepared for the small indoor rooms to be busy, and full of other dogs. A proper fishing-village pint, moments from the harbour.
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