Whitby is a town on Yorkshire's east coast. Whitby has a ruined abbey, a working harbour, a delightful collection of red roofed pantile cottages, narrow cobbled streets, and claims to have the country's best fish and chip shops! Talking of fish and chip shops we can recommend ‘Trenchers’. The f&c’s are excellent and the loos have to be best in the North of England.
| View across the River Esk to the ruined abbey | View down towards the swing bridge |
Whitby steam bus – vintage 1931 | Bram Stoker was inspired by the church yard and abbey in Whitby to write 'Dracula' |
| 199 steps up – puff puff | The ruined Benedictine Abbey |
As a small child my (Stuart’s) parents brought me to Staithes for the annual family holiday. On the right I am standing outside one of the possible properties which was our B&B when we visited. Sue and I can be seen outside the Cod and Lobster pub where my parents went when they had a baby sitter for me!
Staithes has a sheltered harbour, bounded by high cliffs and two long breakwaters. A mile to the west, Boulby Cliff is the highest cliff in England. Capt. Cook was Staithes most famous resident, he worked at the grocer’s whilst living here.
| Staithes Harbour | Staithes Beck |
| Captain Cook’s cottage – on the right | Outside the Cod and Lobster |
Robin Hood’s Bay
In the 18th century, Robin Hood’s Bay was reportedly the busiest smuggling community on the Yorkshire coast. Today it is a magnet for tourists and it is also the end of the ‘Coast to Coast’ walking route from St. Bees.
| Taking a rest – it is very hilly. We had a cinder toffee ice cream after this stop – highly recommended | View from the top |
Oldie Photo – taken at our wedding in 1969
Jean, Paul, Neil (best man) Stuart
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