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Whitby Harbour – Whitby Swing Bridge loop from Sleights

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Whitby Harbour – Whitby Swing Bridge loop from Sleights

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Whitby Harbour – Whitby Swing Bridge loop from Sleights

03:44

13.7km

200m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: February 27, 2026

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North York Moors National Park

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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92 m

Sleights railway station

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The village of Sleights and neighbouring Briggswath are situated on either side of the River Esk in the North York Moors National Park. The villages have a wealth of accommodation …

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5.79 km

Whitby Harbour

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Whitby is a traditional seaside town that is dearly loved by young and old alike. With a glorious golden beach, quirky cobbled streets that wind enticingly through old taverns and …

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5.91 km

Whitby Swing Bridge

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There is a long history of this bridge, dating back to mid 14th century when tolls were collected over this bridge. But it was in 1835 that the first swing …

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6.23 km

Whitby Piers and Lighthouses

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The two piers in Whitby have been in existence since before the 1500's. By 1540, the two oak piers (east and west) were replaced partially, with stonework (in the reign …

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6.47 km

Captain Cook Memorial Monument, Whitby

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Bronze statue of Captain James Cook. Inscription reads: To Strive, to seek to find and not to yield. To commemorate the men who built, the Whitby Ships and the men …

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6.51 km

Whalebone Arch, Whitby

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Whaling is a significant part of Whitby's history - as the information board tells you here, between 1753 and 1833 there were 55 Whitby-based whaling ships. This arch celebrates this …

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9.13 km

Larpool Viaduct, also known as the Esk Valley Viaduct, is a 13-arch brick viaduct, originally built to carry the Scarborough & Whitby Railway over the River Esk. It's now the route of the Cinder Track.

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13.7 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

4.21 km

3.61 km

2.42 km

1.66 km

1.62 km

139 m

Surfaces

4.44 km

4.13 km

2.01 km

1.90 km

652 m

518 m

Elevation

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Whitby Harbour – Whitby Swing Bridge loop from Sleights

Sleights railway station

Whitby Harbour

Whitby Swing Bridge

Herring Girls Statues, Whitby

Whitby Piers and Lighthouses

Captain Cook Memorial Monument, Whitby

Whalebone Arch, Whitby

Larpool Viaduct

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