Yorkshire Heritage

Heritage Trails

Scarborough Castle to Whitby Abbey (Cleveland Way)

Walking level: RED
Distance: 21miles

Explore the most breathtaking locations on the North Yorkshire coastline; take the Cleveland Way National Trail from Scarborough Castle to Whitby Abbey.

Trail location 1: Viewing platform within Scarborough Castle

Get a king's eye view of the dramatic Jurassic coastline and the town of Scarborough below from the walls of the castle.

Scarborough Castle's turbulent history will not fail to inspire you as you begin your walk.  The castle has survived the Roman Army, Viking invaders, medieval kings, Civil War besiegers and a Wold War 1 German Naval bombardment.

Be transported back in time by the spectacular events programme at Scarborough Castle with King Henry's Joust and The Power of the Normans plus many more.

For a full list of events click here

Trail location 2: Staintondale  

Trail location 3: Ravenscar

Trail location 4: Robin Hood's Bay

Trail location 5: The nave, Whitby Abbey

Before you even get to the enchanting Abbey itself take time to have a look around Chomley House, now the visitor's centre.  Reflect on how far you've walked to get to the abbey and remember Lady Elizabeth Chomley.  In the mid-seventeenth century Lady Chomley walked from Malton to reclaim her family's home at Whitby Abbey from the hands of the Parliamentarians. 

Whitby Abbey opening times:

21 Mar - 30 Sept: Daily, 10am - 6pm
1 Oct - 31 Mar: Thu - Mon, 10am - 4pm
Closed 24 - 26 Dec & 1 Jan

Prices:
Adult £5.00
Concession £4.00
Child £2.50
Family ticket £12.50

English Heritage Members free