199 Steps

It’s some steps.

What can you say other than it’s some steps. They are slippery when wet. View was good going down, found the more direct route to the Abby car park better going up.

Great Views

I wasn't sure I would make 199 steps as 78 at the station going to work kills me. But no worries I reckon the clean air here helps and also the steps are no too deep so no pressure on your knees. Well...

Great views

The steps weren’t too steep which made them quite easy, and there is a hand rail to hold onto. The view of the harbour and town is amazing, especially when it is lit up after dark.

We did it!

199 steps in a gale force wind but we did it. The views are amazing over Whitby so don’t forget your camera. There are seats along the steps to stop and rest but worth it.

Looks formidable but not as bad as it sounds

Being 75 and completely unfit, my fault, no one elses, when my daughter said there were 199 steps up to the Abbey, I baulked a little and almost decided . The road up to the steps really set the scen...