Whitby walk · Stop 2 of 5
West Cliff — the view towards East Cliff
During his Whitby stay, Bram looked across the harbour towards St Mary’s churchyard and the Abbey, a townscape he later used in Dracula. His novel turns views between the two cliffs into part of Mina and Lucy’s experience. This stop lets you connect the author’s documented holiday with the fictional geography, while noticing that later monuments and pier extensions have changed the view.
Use the Museum’s account to compare 1890 with today: the pier extensions and Caedmon’s Cross were later additions too. Pick out the harbour entrance, churchyard and ruins as separate features. This view introduces the geography of Dracula’s Whitby chapters before you cross the river and climb the steps.
Use public paths and choose a descent suited to your group; some approaches have steps.
