Here's what the van looks like parked up
Anyone who knows Whitby knows that 'flat' is not a word you would use to describe the town! It is a short but very steep climb from town to the campsite and a much gentler but longer climbsl up to the abbey. Here's the abbey in the distance
And since we are English Heritage members we save the £15 entrance fee to enter and take a few more photos closer up
And of course there are some great views from up in the clifftop, this was my favourite (note the top right hand corner!). Remember it was a long steep walk up to the abbey, we were weary and thirsty. We may just have stopped !
The way back to town takes us past St Mary's church. I couldn't really do justice to the wonderful box pews, but it was heartening to see so many bearing the legend "Free" allowing the common folks access.
Anyway here's the church and the modern cross
Before reaching town we have to descend the famous "199 Steps"
I don't think it was just because we were worn out but Liz couldn't find a single piece of Whitby Jet jewellery to inspire here amongst the myriad of shops in the old town. I did try!
The rest of the day, nothing photographic I'm afraid, tea and cake at the famous Botham Bakery, a wander around the shops, fish and chips at the Magpie Café, and a quirky little micro-pub whose claim to fame was selling Theakston's Old Peculier from wooden barrels that had once contained sherry, thus producing a particularly flavoursome string beer. It was truly delicious.
An early evening back at the van, 10,000 or so steps but a significant amount of them where up and down either steep slopes or steps.
