The finest coastal town on this walk, with many attractions. Firstly there’s the Captain Cook statue, looking proudly out to sea. Then the archway made from whale bone (Whitby was once the greatest Whaling port in the country). There are shops selling locally-mined jet souvenirs. There is a harbour swing bridge, an amusement arcade, and you must see the 199 steps of Church Street dating from 1370, the 12th century St. Marys Church and of course the abbey which dates from 657. Ship building was very important and all four of Cook’s ships were built here. It is in fact where he set out on many of his voyages of discovery. There is a mass of accommodation, including 2 hostels (1 YHA), camping and great fish and chips! 