Route diagram, drawn from the recorded track — for the shape of the walk, not for navigation. Carry OS Explorer on the hill.
A 7.7-mile circular of about three and a quarter hours, out on quiet lanes past Sneaton Castle and Newholm to the Hart Inn at Sandsend, then back along the sands and the West Cliff promenade into Whitby; easy going, but well over half of it is tarmac. Start at Whitby bus station or the Church Street car parks, and note that the 4 and X4 run to Sandsend every half hour if you want to cut it short. Sandsend and Whitby West Cliff both close their central beaches to dogs in summer, the return along the sands needs a falling tide, and the Khyber Pass climb back into town is on pavement, so plan this one on a lead with the tide table to hand.
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 miles of heritage-coast clifftop between Whitby and Robin Hood's Bay, with bay and beach views for most of the way. It is the classic coastal leg of the Cleveland Way, dropping you into the huddled red roofs of Bay at the far end.
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