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The ancient graveyard of St. Hilda's Church with the famous Whitby Abbey
in the background.
Whitby is divided in two by the River Esk. St. Mary's Church and Whitby
Abbey are on the eastern headland. Although the Abbey is accessible by
road, the able bodied should experience climbing the 199 steps to the
summit! As you return to the town you can always hear those on the ascent
count each step, just to make sure that there really are 199!
Whitby is a coastal town on Yorkshire's east coast. Whitby has a wonderful
history, a ruined abbey, a working harbour, a delightful collection of
red roofed pantile cottages, narrow cobbled streets, and claims to have
the country's best fish and chip shops! The town is also close to the
scenic North York Moors National Park and the unspoilt fishing villages
of Staithes and Robin Hood's Bay.
The Abbey's history dates back to AD675 when St. Hilda founded a monastery.
The present structure is from 1078 and is now in the care of English Heritage.
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