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09/09/2026

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West Cliff Car Park, Whitby, North Yorkshire, YO21 3EGWalk the Cleveland Way from Whitby to Sandsend – A 109-mile long N...
08/09/2026

West Cliff Car Park, Whitby, North Yorkshire, YO21 3EG

Walk the Cleveland Way from Whitby to Sandsend – A 109-mile long National Trail in North Yorkshire, England. The trail begins in the historic market town of Helmsley & ends in the coastal town of Filey.

Our journey takes in another part of the Cleveland Way, this time the starting point is further North in Whitby. Known for its dramatic clifftop Whitby Abbey, with connections to Bram Stokers novel Dracula & the legendary explorer – Captain Cook.

We start our walk at West Cliff, parking at West Cliff Car Park (address above). Heading in a Northerly direction we follow the coastline path for approximately a 2.5-3 mile stretch, with coastal views for most of the way. The route deviates inland, passing the Whitby Golf Club which was established in 1892. Follow past the golf club, then take a right onto the A174 – Sandsend Road. This leads directly into Sandsend.

The views open out once more, with the small fishing village of Sandsend becoming more visible on approach. Sandsend was once two villages – Sandsend & East Row. The united Sandsend has a pub & restaurants & is very pleasing to the eye. It features a three-mile expanse of golden sand. Split by East Row Beck, this portion provides a safe space for children to play & paddle. It’s also known as a foodie hotspot, with acclaimed local spots like Fish Cottage. We stopped for a spot of lunch at The Hart Inn The Hart Inn, Sandsend – a pub & restaurant on the sea front, serving a good choice of drinks & home cooked food.

We caught the X4 bus back to Whitby, but if you’re still feeling energetic, alternatively you can walk the route back to Whitby.

In summary this is a very easy walk to complete, accessible for most. I’d highly recommend it, particularly if you’re wanting something shorter, without too much of a climb.

Station Road, Robin Hoods Bay, North Yorkshire, YO22 4REWalk the Cleveland Way from Robin Hoods Bay to Whitby – A 109-mi...
02/09/2026

Station Road, Robin Hoods Bay, North Yorkshire, YO22 4RE

Walk the Cleveland Way from Robin Hoods Bay to Whitby – A 109-mile long National Trail in North Yorkshire, England. The trail begins in the historic market town of Helmsley & ends in the coastal town of Filey.

Our journey takes in part of the Cleveland Way, with the starting point at the picturesque old fishing village of Robin Hoods Bay – A maze of narrow, steep, cobbled streets, steeped in smuggling history. A notorious hub where contraband could be moved up the cliff through hidden passages.

Heading in a Northerly direction past the village post office, take a right onto Mount Pleasant South Road. Follow around to the left, then take a right. You’ll pass a sign for both the Cleveland Way and the Cinder Track. The track splits into two – take the upper track to the right side for the Cleveland Way. As you continue along, the track opens up beautifully, where land meets sea. Where the waves of the North Sea continually erode the ever-changing dramatic coastline, that is so fondly known as the East Coast of England.

Along the way you’ll pass the Whitby High Lighthouse. A former lighthouse keepers cottage, which has been converted into holiday rentals. A real room with a view!

As you continue to traverse the rugged cliff-top paths, uneven stone steps, grassy tracks & short road sections, you’ll soon stumble upon Dracula territory, that is best known as Whitby. As the track nears closer, it’s hard to miss the dramatic remains of the Whitby Abbey – a real eye pleaser. Once you reach Whitby you won’t want to miss a look round the independent book shops, jewellery shops & all else it has to offer.

A moderate grade walk, which is approximately 6.5-7 miles long. It took us around 3.5 hours to complete, which included around a 20 minute break for lunch. I highly recommend having a go. It really is a stunning section of coastline.

 

🚂 Swanage Railway Station, Station Road, Swanage, BH19 1HBJoin us for a beautiful day out on the impressive steam train,...
17/08/2026

🚂 Swanage Railway Station, Station Road, Swanage, BH19 1HB

Join us for a beautiful day out on the impressive steam train, from Swanage to Corfe Castle.

The journey starts from the Victorian Seaside resort of Swanage, passing through the stations of Herston Halt, Harmans Cross & Corfe Castle.

Located in the Isle of Purbeck, in the county of Dorset, Swanage Railway Swanage Railway is the ideal place to enjoy a great family day out. Thankfully the railway has been restored since 1976, after almost seven miles of line were demolished in 1972.

The journey takes around 20 minutes to Corfe Castle Station, and once you arrive you’ll be blown away by it’s vintage charm & picture-postcard setting – I strongly suggest viewing from the bridge. The station frames the castle in the backdrop, and it truly looks wonderful.

Available at the station is the Station Buffet, where you can enjoy light bites & refreshments. We took the opportunity to sit inside for maximum experience and it didn’t disappoint. There’s also the Station Masters Office, Ladies Waiting Area & the Swanage Railway Museum.

Once we’d made the most of the railway, a short walk along Station Road leads to central Corfe Castle village. Incidentally the castle itself is named after the village it sits in. Lying in the gap below the castle, the civil parish of Corfe Castle stretches across the width of the Isle of Purbeck with coasts facing both the English Channel & Poole Harbour. It’s picturesque & historic, built entirely from local grey Purbeck limestone. The village is famous for its iconic 11th century castle ruins, charming streets, traditional tea rooms & rich medieval heritage.

From Station Road cross over the pedestrian crossing, turn right and then follow round left onto The Square. From here take a right past the village cross & pump. Situated to the right is the National Trust ticket office. Here you can purchase tickets to Corfe Castle. National Trust members are free.

Corfe Castle, the castle itself, is a survivor of the English Civil War, and is one of Britain’s most iconic & evocative castles.

Charmouth, Bridport, Dorset, DT6 6LSStarting at the famous Charmouth beach, our walk today takes us to Seatown via Golde...
12/08/2026

Charmouth, Bridport, Dorset, DT6 6LS

Starting at the famous Charmouth beach, our walk today takes us to Seatown via Golden Cap.

Charmouth is a world-famous sand and shingle beach located on the Jurassic Coast. It’s renowned globally for fossil hunting, and it really doesn’t disappoint. Swimming is safe at low tide, with family-friendly flat sandy expanses, it sits within An Area Of Outstanding Natural Beauty. It was nominated by the BBC’s Countryfile magazine as one of the UK’s Best Beaches 2017.

From the beach heading East across the bridge over the River Char, head uphill following the signs for the S W Coast Path. This leads directly to the National Trusts Golden Cap – a 191 metre high cliff and hill on the English Channel coast in Dorset. It is the highest point on the South coast of Great Britain. It’s famous for it’s distinctive golden-hued greensand cap and its location along the fossil-rich Jurassic Coast. We have completed this walk several times, and on both occasions the views were skewed by sea mist, so make sure to take plenty of pictures of the scenery, both on the way up and down.

Once you’ve marvelled at the beautiful views over Lyme Bay continue following the S W Coast Path down to Seatown. You’ll join Sea Hill Lane once you’ve reached Seatown, follow right into the centre. Here you’ll be greeted with an open expanse of beach and sea, with The Anchor Inn pub situated to the right – serving meals, ales, and beautifully presented wood-fired pizzas. It’s really not one to be missed, especially if you manage to get a b**r garden table to the back of the pub. The views from here are genuinely mesmerising. Seatown is also part of the Jurassic Coast and is small, comprising of only a small number of houses, a holiday park and a pub.

I’d highly recommend this walk, with it’s panoramic views of the coast, it’s a very special place. It’s gruelling at certain points so be prepared, but the walk distance wise isn’t too difficult, it’s around 4.7 miles.

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