Our drawing of the route, over road and path data from OpenStreetMap. It shows where the walk goes and what it goes through. It is not a survey and not a navigation aid — carry OS Explorer on the hill.
Six and a half linear miles of about three hours on the old railway, a steady, barely noticeable 145-metre pull out of the Esk valley and then a long easy run south, all on hard trackbed with no stiles and no gates that matter. Start at Whitby station and come back on the X93 bus from Robin Hood's Bay, which runs roughly hourly and takes dogs at the driver's discretion. The crossing of Larpool Viaduct is fenced and 40 metres above the river, the track is enclosed by hedge and cutting for most of its length and makes excellent off-lead ground, and there is water at the Hawsker and Ramsdale becks.
A 40%-scale replica of Captain Cook's Endeavour sailing from Whitby harbour, near the Magpie Café. The crew's own words: 'Sea dogs are welcome onboard FREE OF CHARGE' — though it's worth ringing ahead as sailings depend on weather and tide.
A Skinner Street coffee shop known for home-cooked food and generous portions at sensible prices. Dog treats are kept on hand for diners with canine friends in tow.
Seven linear miles and about three and a half hours along the finest clifftop mile-for-mile on this coast, climbing 300 metres in and out of Saltwick, Maw Wyke and Ness Point with several long stepped descents. Start at Whitby Abbey and take the X93 bus back from Robin Hood's Bay, or reverse it and finish with the 199 steps. The path is grass and beaten earth almost throughout with beck crossings to drink from, but the edge is unfenced, undercut and in places within a metre of the route, most of it crosses grazed sheep pasture, and there is no safe way down to the beach until the Bay itself.
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