"The views from the top are great, with a lot of history to match if you like photography then you'll find many vantage points from here."
"The view over the town from the top is breathtaking."
"Great sea and harbour views over Whitby."
"The views from the top are stunning."
"Fantastic views over the bay and surrounding areas."
"Amazing views of Whitby from the top."
"The view from the cliff top is spectacular overlooking the harbour."
Cons:
"Only issue was the influencers standing in the middle of the path and steps and not letting anyone walk."
"There is also a wall preventing you from taking pictures."
"Such a shame thay the old sodium lights have been replaced by LED lighting as nthw light they give off in the evening is horrible."
Accessibility and Difficulty
Pros:
"There are benches on the way up where you can take a break and catch the view."
"If you don't fancy walking back down those steps catch the tour bus back down into Whitby town."
"There are hand Rai and stopping places if you need a breather or just want to take in the view."
"There are railings on both sides to hold on to."
"Benches every so often for those wishing to take a break and handrails to help."
"There are several resting places on the way up (or down!)."
"There are seats part way up for those of a less robust nature to catch their breath."
Cons:
"Oh my god! So many stairs and so steep! Made the mistake of parking at the top and walking down into the harbour."
"Is difficult to get up the slope with a pram."
"Steps are a bit old, slippy and crumbly."
"It's really steep, but worth it, take care though, if you are at all unsteady, seek help, or avoid!"
"If you struggle with steps I don't recommend trying to use them."
"Not for the faint hearted.DO NOT ATTEMPT if your suffer from any heart or chest implications or you have foot/joint/leg problems either."
"This is quite a steep, uneven walk and is only suitable if you have good mobility."
Amenities and Facilities
Pros:
"Nice cafe up at the upper and a kind of museum which is part of the Abbey too."
"Refreshments available at either end."
"Whitby brewery and tap room is opposite the Abbey well worth visiting while you are at the top."
"There is usually an ice cream van at the top if you go through the church yard and also a YHA cafe attached to the hostel which is basic but fine for a cup of tea and a cake."
"The brewery is also worth a visit as a reward for making the climb."
"There's plenty of places to eat, we usually call at Hadley's for fish and chips before heading home."
"The Abbey ruins make the trip up the steps worth it and there is a tea shop for sustenance."
Cons:
"It will be a tad busy, being that the tourist attraction that is the abbey is at the top, so if you are not a fan of throngs of tourists this may put you off a tad."
"Very poor did not have anything on the menu in Daytime only fixed menu fish and chips or crab brioche and chips that was it."
"Loads of fish shops but on a busy day you will que awhile roughly 20-30 min."
"The Abby ruins were far too expensive to look around which was disappointing."
"You will have to pay to visit the ruins."
"The entry fee to the Abbey museum is £8."
"Church is free to get in, but Abbey is not."
Experience and Atmosphere
Pros:
"Once at the top your treated to panoramic views and memories of such a glorious place start to store for a winters day."
"The abbey itself is so atmospheric, the walk up to it is totally worth it."
"The church at the top is really atmospheric."
"The Whitby Abbey ruins... must have been spectacular in its day."
"The church, churchyard and the abbey ruins are curious and fascinating."
"The Whitby Abbey ruins blew me away it was just so incredible especially as it was dust and the sun created an awesome glow to the brickwork."