Walking and Rambling in Whitby
Overview
The Cleveland Way runs past the Youth Hostel following the dramatic coastline south from Whitby. Enjoy stunning coastal scenery on a pleasant family walk to Robin Hood’s Bay or complete the trail through Scarborough and on to Filey.
For a more rural walk, follow over 1,400 miles of paths and tracks on the nearby North Yorkshire Moors. In summer, the park operates a Moorbus to enable visitors to enjoy the walking routes. Steam trains operated by North Yorkshire Moors Railway into the Esk Valley also run from Whitby station in the summer season.
Hostels nearby
Other things to do nearby
Rock pooling and fossil hunting
Try rock pooling, fossil hunting and playing on the beach making sandcastles, all a stone's throw from the hostel.
Wild Swimming at Boggle Hole
Noted as a great place to swim in the Wild Swimming book. The sea at Boggle Hole is exhilarating, and perishing, all at once.
Sea Fishing at Boggle Hole
Cast from the window of your room (almost!) and spend the whole day staring wistfully out to sea.
Robin Hood's Bay
Robin Hood's Bay is a picturesque old fishing village with delightful streets and old fisher-folk running cafes. The village is rife with tall tales of old smugglers.
Whitby
Whitby is a lovely, seaside town dominated by the abbey ruins high on the hill. 199 steps lead to the churchyard that inspired Bram Stoker to write 'Dracula'.
Walking and Rambling around Boggle Hole
The Cleveland Way passes the hostel doorstep and YHA Boggle Hole is the traditional finish on Wainright's Coast to Coast walk.
Mountain biking around Boggle Hole
The disused railway line (National cycle route 1 - North Sea trail) offers easy, family friendly and car free cycling, all within 10 minutes of the hostel.
Cycling around Boggle Hole
Take a leisurely cycle along the National Cycle Route 1 or the North Sea trail which starts 10 minutes away from the hostel.
Watersports in Boggle Hole
Step out of your room and into the sea and more importantly, you can then step out of the sea into a lovely hot shower!
Scarborough Sealife & Marine Sanctuary
Discover our underwater world and meet the land creatures including Otters, Seals and Humboldt Penguins. Visit the website
Scarborough Castle
With its 2,500 year history, stunning location and panoramic views of the Yorkshire coastline, the castle is well worth a visit. Visit the website
Walking and Rambling in Dalby Forest
Walk around the picturesque Hole of Horcum in the North York Moors. Lockton is the start of the 5.6 mile Bride Stones walk, taking in some of the Moors famous geological features.
Mountain Biking at YHA Dalby Forest
Mountain Biking in Dalby Forest is a must for biking enthusiasts, with over 40 miles of man made trails at your wheels.
Cycling in Dalby Forest
The National Park has over 1400 miles of cycle ways for you to discover. Get out and about on your bike and enjoy the landscape.
Dracula Experience
A unique tour through the Dracula story and the connection to Whitby. Using animation, special effects and live actors. Visit the website
Whitby Abbey
See the splendour of our next door attraction - free when you're staying at YHA Whitby! Discover its history, hear voices from the past on the audio guide and catch unique events. Free entry