Being set in the lovely North Yorkshire countryside right on the North Sea. Whitby is an amazing place for dog walks and walks with the family, popular for summer holidays. Local Whitby Walks include everything from a selection of different nature trails and coastlines to walk across.
Not to mention all of the surrounding areas, like the picturesque Robin Hood’s Bay and the popular Scarborough Beach. A long walk in the many gorgeous settings in and around Whitby will definitely benefit your break away in North Yorkshire. No matter if you want to capture some amazing photographs to show your friends after a long drive down to Whitby.
Local Whitby Walks at Whitby Holiday Rentals
Whitby Holiday Rentals can recommend plenty of places for you to go on either a leisurely stroll or a hiking day out. In the immediate vicinity, there is the peaceful Whitby Beach, certainly a busy place in summer. Just a short stroll yet a place known for its lovely sunsets.
As well as a quick walk up the 199 steps to Whitby Abbey, so you can admire Whitby from a bird’s eye view. Popular short strolls across the piers are also on offer. So, you can take in the seabreeze and even go into the lighthouses for some unique views of Whitby.
Whilst being surrounded by restaurants, takeaways and ice cream places – a perfect way to begin exploring Whitby. For a much longer walk, Whitby Holiday Rentals recommend Whitby Hawsker Circular, around the Whitby cliffs. This means that, you can walk across the coast and admire every last bit of the Whitby area.
Walks outside of Whitby
Just a short distance away is Robin Hood’s Bay. Here you can walk down into a traditional British seaside village to a strip of paradise on the North Yorkshire coast. Similarly, Scarborough is nearby where you can walk down the seafront, have some fish and chips by the sea.
For nature paths, there are many different places to go on the North Yorkshire Moors. For instance, Grosmont and Beck Hole Circular Walk, Falling Foss and Goathland & Grosmont Rail Path. These wooded areas where you will blend in with the Yorkshire nature scenery, above all a place for therapeutic walks.
What to do in Whitby?
Here in Whitby there is so much to do for all the family. including shopping, sight seeing, festivals and even walks. Whitby is the perfect place for all the family, including your four legged friends!
These are our favourite things to do in the local area!
The Cinder Track
A 22 Mile route going from Whitby town centre all the way down to Scarborough, there is plenty to see. You will be passing through: Hawkser, Robin Hood’s Bay, Fylinghall, Ravenscar, Hayburn Wyke, Cloughton, Burniston and Scalby.
Whitby Cliff Walk
Whitby is known for its coastal charm, from the golden sands to the stunning views. So, it is no surprise that one of the most popular walking routes is the Whitby Cliff Walk.
North Riding Forest Park
The North Riding Forest Park has walking paths for everyone, just as accessible for prams as experienced hikers. Here you will be treated to gorgeous countryside and woodland areas, making for a lovely afternoon out.