Whitby marinas

Whitby lies between high shores where the River Esk reaches the North Sea. Old-town houses surround the harbour, and the abbey ruins stand on the eastern headland.

The harbour runs directly into town: a swing bridge links the waterfronts on either bank. Arrivals first enter the lower harbour, while the route to yacht berths farther upriver passes through the bridge.

A stop can include walking through narrow streets and climbing to the abbey. Fishing vessels, old quays, and the beach on the west side reveal different aspects of the town during a single shore walk.