My Walking Journeys

Walking Filey to Scarborough on the Cleveland Way.

Hello and welcome back to my blog 😊.

On this walking journey Angela and I began the first leg of walking the coastal section of the Cleveland Way. Our base would be the seaside town of Whitby.

On our arrival day we walked around the town looking at the sights, seagulls and enjoying chips and coffees. Whitby is a popular town on the east coast of North Yorkshire, England so was busy with people enjoying the sunny day.

It is home to the famous Captain Cook, the black stone called jet (fossilized monkey puzzle tree), a popular venue for Goths and Steam punk weekends. It is also a destination for a famous steam railway – the North York Moors Steam Railway. We will be taking a trip in a couple of days.

A woman standing next to a wire sculpture of a female figure, with barrels nearby, by a riverside in a quaint village.
A sculpture near the swing bridge
A scenic view of a harbour with several boats docked, reflecting in the calm water, under a cloudy sky. The waterfront features buildings with red roofs and lush greenery in the background.
Whitby – boats moored on the river Esk

We walked up the 199 steps leading up to the ruins of the Abbey (famously an inspiration for Bram Stokers novel ‘Dracula’).

A view of a coastal town with red-roofed buildings lining the shore, under a cloudy sky. A hill with a historic church and castle ruins is visible in the background, while boats are seen in the water near the harbour.
The Abbey ruins on the top of the cliff
A view of a coastal harbour featuring a lighthouse, two breakwaters, and a backdrop of cliffs and buildings under a cloudy sky.
Harbour entrance
Ruins of a historic abbey against a cloudy sky, with a stone wall and a gravel area in the foreground.
Whitby Abbey ruins
A man stands beside a statue of Captain James Cook, which is located on a plinth with a plaque, set against a cloudy sky and urban backdrop.
Monument for Captain Cook

The following morning we began our walk from Filey Brigg. It was busy with people – its a popular spot. The sun was shining and it was a beautiful autumnal day. It would only be a 10-mile walk today.

A scenic view of a coastal cliff with a walking path at the top, where several people are seen walking. The cliff features grassy vegetation and steep slopes, set against a blue sky with scattered clouds.

It wasn’t long before we reached Cayton Bay. Walking along the cliff tops we had lovely views.

A scenic view of a sandy beach bordered by cliffs under a clear blue sky with scattered clouds.
Cayton Bay
A man standing on a grassy hill overlooking the coastline with a blue sky and clouds in the background.

The sea was calm with little wind. Seagulls soared in the sky calling out. We enjoyed a sandwich with a view. It didn’t seem long before we could see Scarborough in the distance.

A group of hikers walking along a coastal path with views of the sea and a town in the background, under a blue sky with fluffy clouds.
Scarborough in the distance

It was definitely a shock to the senses when we arrived into South Bay, Scarborough- it was a typical busy seaside resort.

A busy seaside promenade with people walking along the pathway, shops on the left side, and benches with flowers facing the beach. A hill covered in greenery is visible in the background, under a partly cloudy sky.

We walked along the promenade then followed the trail onto the headland where we caught our first view of North Bay.

A scenic coastal view featuring a curving road alongside the sea, with green cliffs in the foreground and a town of white buildings in the background under a partly cloudy sky.
North Bay, Scarborough

North Bay is a complete contrast to its sister bay, much quieter. We strolled along to the bars/cafes and declared that it was the end of todays walk. A refreshing pint of orange juice and lemonade was very welcome.

Our walk will continue with a walk from our finish today to Ravenscar.

Happy Walking! 😊🚶

oldblokewalking

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