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a Historic Building in the town of Whitby, in the county of North Yorkshire

About Whitby Abbey

Whitby Abbey was founded in the seventh century on cliffs by the sea. Its remains can still be seen from the sea and are a testament to the Golden Age of Northumbria.

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Whitby (911 Pictures)

a Historic Market Town in the county of North Yorkshire

(0.7 miles, 1.2 km)

This historic small fishing town is part of the Heritage Coast of North East England. It is a place of historical interest and was the home of the most famous 18th century explorer and voyager; Captain James Cook. Whitby also has one of the finest examples of Anglo Saxon churches in England...

Sandsend, looking east towards the sea.

Sandsend (40 Pictures)

a Seaside Town in the county of North Yorkshire

(3.3 miles, 5.3 km, direction W)

A wildly beautiful rugged coastal area with over two and a half miles of uninterrupted golden sand which in high summer is idyllic for holiday makers, and attractive to surfers...

A room with a view!

Robin Hood's Bay (197 Pictures)

a Picturesque Village in the county of North Yorkshire

(4.5 miles, 7.2 km, direction SE)

The talk in the local pub is all of Robin Hood, did he pass through this bay whilst journeying to Whitby, or did he not?..

Runswick Bay, North East Yorkshire, 11th Sept 2005.(late afternoon)

Runswick Bay (52 Pictures)

a Seaside Town in the county of North Yorkshire

(7.0 miles, 11.2 km, direction NW)

Runswick Bay lies at the edge of the North Yorkshire Moors National Park, the village is tucked between rising cliffs at the western end of a lovely sweep of sand...

Foss Waterfall, Beck Hole, Goathland, North Yorkshire Moors.

Beck Hole (22 Pictures)

a Picturesque Village in the county of North Yorkshire

(7.5 miles, 12.1 km, direction SW)

A picturesque village near to Goathland..

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Sneaton Forest (4 Pictures)

(4.8 miles, 7.7 km, direction S)

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Broughton Bank

North York Moors National Park (91 Pictures)

(13.9 miles, 22.4 km, direction SW)

Many will tell you they have never seen the Yorkshire Moors, yet often you can catch a glimpse of this magical area simply by.....

Rosedale. North York Moors.

Rosedale Moor (5 Pictures)

(13.9 miles, 22.4 km, direction SW)

Historically this breathtakingly beautiful moors area was an industrial centre for ironstone mining during the 19th and early.....

A forest trail, Dalby Forest, North Yorkshire

Dalby Forest (17 Pictures)

(14.7 miles, 23.6 km, direction S)

The Dalby Forest lies in the majestic northern uplands at the edge of North Yorkshire Moors National Park. It is mostly a.....

Scarborough morning in May

Scarborough Castle (63 Pictures)

(16.1 miles, 25.9 km, direction SE)

The spot on which the ruins of Scarborough's once protective fortress stands has been quite possibly the scene of occupation.....


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