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Lythe

Whitby Harbour – 199 Steps, Whitby loop from Lythe

Moderate

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Whitby Harbour – 199 Steps, Whitby loop from Lythe

02:20

43.7km

720m

Road cycling

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 27, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 10.6 km for 179 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

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1

223 m

Sandsend Beach

Highlight • Beach

Just a short distance from Whitby, Sandsend has a completely different feel and is a place of calm compared to the hustle and bustle of Yorkshire's other resorts south along …

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2

1.38 km

Sandsend Road

Highlight • Viewpoint

The Sandsend Road, leading out from Whitby and north towards Teeside is a lovely coastal road with views across the sea to the east and of Sandsend itself here as it begins to drop down to the coast.

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3

3.10 km

This is a great road to take either into or out of Whitby. From high up you can appreciate the vastness of the North Sea and people watch those promenading …

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4

3.90 km

Whalebone Arch, Whitby

Highlight • Historical Site

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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5

4.97 km

Whitby Harbour

Highlight • Historical Site

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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6

5.41 km

199 Steps, Whitby

Highlight • Historical Site

Climbing the 199 Steps in Whitby is a legendary thing to do. The challenge might get you puffing a little, but it is worth it as you are treated to …

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7

14.6 km

Robin Hood's Bay Village

Highlight • Historical Site

The village, which consists of a maze of tiny streets, has a tradition of smuggling. Robin Hood’s Bay is reputed to have a network of subterranean passageways linking the houses. …

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8

15.3 km

The end of the coast to coast walk. It is a great place to finish, full of life and plenty of places for a well earned pint.

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22.8 km

earthworks

Archaeological Site

28.5 km

Stray Head Banks

Nature Reserve

B

43.7 km

End point

Bus stop

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

23.5 km

16.3 km

2.80 km

434 m

393 m

277 m

Surfaces

39.5 km

3.60 km

581 m

< 100 m

< 100 m

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