Whitby

Just returned from a short break in Whitby. We had never been there before, quite an interesting little spot but it was very busy, as we are approaching Halloween, they are holding a Goth weekend!

We spent a couple of days driving up and down the immediate coast, visited Scarborough - not too impressed as it was again very busy and nowhere to park, so we had a walk along the beach to the north of the headland, drove through the middle of town and carried on heading back up North.

On the way back we discovered Ravenscar (worth Googling) it has a fascinating history.

This is looking towards Robin Hood's Bay from Ravenscar

Just to the North of Whitby we discovered Sandsend, a small village but very pretty and a pleasant section of beach for Jay the Autistic Spaniel to run around and play.

This is your's truly with Jay the Autistic Spaniel on the Sandsend beach, with Whitby Abbey just visible in the background.

And this is a view from midway between Whitby and Sandsend, looking north toward Sandsend on a lovely mild autumn day.

All in all a nice part of the world, some rather good fish and chip emporia and one or two steep hills to climb in order burn off the extra calories consumed.