Whitby’s 199 steps
visit one of the most popular attractions in the county
Why would anybody want to climb the 199 steps?
Well for many reasons like the panoramic view of Whitby, to visit one of the most popular attractions in the county Whitby Abbey and St Hilda’s Church or simply just count them to say you’ve been there and done it.
It is very difficult to find a moment when somebody is not walking up the 199 steps, they attract visitors from every corner of the world.
You can start to ascend the climb from the end of Church Street which is on the East Side of Whitby which is generally known as the old part of town with its historic winding cobbled streets and numerous old fishing yards with quaint cottages from bygone years.
There is one train of thought that says there are actually 198 steps because the final step at the top should not be counted it is basically just the top, but the majority of people except there is 199, with the exception of a few that simply lost count while gasping for breath on the way up. Once you reach the top you get a beautiful view across to the west side of Whitby with the Royal Crescent Hotel and famous Whales Jaw bone.
You are now also in the grounds and graveyard of St Hilda’s Church with Whitby Abbey just behind.
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