The Grey Panthers
16 June 2022, - Sandsend & Whitby


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5.0 miles

Explorer Map OLS26, - North York Moors (Western Area)

You don't really need a map for this walk, though it always helps to have one to hand.
The walk can either be along the beach, or, if the tide is in, along the cliff top following the Cleveland Way footpath.
Depending on the state of the tide, the outward / inward legs can be exchanged.
The walk as described is to the railway station in Whitby, near which is allegedly the best fish-and-chips restaurant in the country.


A map of the route followed has been plotted on the Ordnace Survey mapping website, By selecting the ink below you will be taken to this map, - complete with distances and heights marked on the route.

OS Link

The route shown is on a standard map. To view the route on an Ordnace Survey map, select the icon in the lower right of the screen. If the route is dispkayed on a 1:50 OS map, zoom in to see the details on a 1:25 OS map.
There is also the option to view the route in a satellite image.


Park at at the main car park in Sandsend at the bottom of Lythe Bank. (NZ860 129). Fee payable.
Now simply head along the beach all the way to Whitby pier. From the pier now head Southwards past the harbour until you come almost to the Railway Station.
On your right is Threshers Restaurant where you can enjoy some superb fish-and-chips.
To return to Sandsend either retrace your steps along the beach.
Alternatively, ascend to the cliff top to where you will find the statue of Captain Cook.
Then follow the Cleveland way footpath back to sandsend.






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