Things to Do around Whitby

Whitby offers a variety of outdoor activities, including Hiking, Road cycling, Mountain biking, Touring cycling, Jogging, and Gravel biking. The region features more than 50 routes across these sports, catering to diverse interests.

Popular hiking routes include sections of the Cleveland Way National Trail, such as the coastal walk from Whitby to Robin Hood's Bay. The Cinder Track offers a flatter path, and routes around Whitby Abbey and Saltwick Bay provide scenic views. For more options, explore the Hiking around Whitby guide.

Yes, the Cinder Track is a relatively flat, traffic-free path suitable for families and easy walks. Dalby Forest also provides managed woodland trails for various abilities. The Easy hikes around Whitby guide offers additional options.

Road cyclists can explore the North York Moors Cycleway, a 171-mile (275 km) route, or the 'Whitby Road Loop' which features rolling hills. The region offers routes with varying elevation, from flat sections to challenging climbs. Detailed routes are available in the Road Cycling Routes around Whitby guide.

The North York Moors National Park, including Dalby Forest, offers miles of bridleways and forest tracks suitable for mountain biking. There are also gravel and explorer routes that traverse moorland, valleys, and coastal tracks. Consult the MTB Trails around Whitby guide for specific trails.

Touring cyclists can utilize the Cinder Track, a disused railway line offering a traffic-free path. The Moor to Sea Cycle Network provides 150 miles (241 km) of routes through diverse landscapes. More information can be found in the Cycling around Whitby guide.

Trails in Whitby often feature the dramatic coastline, expansive heather moorlands of the North York Moors National Park, and ancient woodlands. Notable landmarks include Whitby Abbey, the Larpool Viaduct, and Dalby Forest.

Outdoor activities in Whitby are popular on komoot, with more than 2,800 visitors having explored routes in the region. The 53 available routes have an average rating of 4.62 out of 5 stars from over 200 ratings.

Komoot offers several guides for Whitby, including Hiking around Whitby, Road Cycling Routes around Whitby, and MTB Trails around Whitby. There are also guides for easy hikes, cycling, running, and gravel biking.

The official website for Whitby tourist information is https://www.whitby.ca. For direct inquiries, the official tourist information centre phone number is +1-905-430-4300.