Scenes of Whitby and surrounding area

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7. Staithes

Down into the fishing village of Staithes

Our Lady Star of the Sea - an appropriate welcome from the fishing folk of Staithes and its North Sea traditions on the front of the Catholic Church at the top of Staithes.

Our Lady Star of the Sea Catholic Church, Staithes.

The road down into Staithes.

A classic view! - Looking down from the little village of Cowbar in Cleveland onto Staithes in North Yorkshire.

Buildings on the main street heading down to the harbour.

The ex Primitive Methodist Chapel of 1880 is now the Captain Cook and Staithes Heritage Centre.

Moored fishing cobbles-boats where the river runs into the harbour.

The harbour and cliffs at Staithes

The High Street in the fishing and popular tourist village of Staithes, decked out in flags for the annual regatta.

The main street runs down to the harbour.

Staithes Harbour.

Staithes Harbour and the north-east cliff head.

Looking across to Cowbar Nab from Staithes harbour.

Moored fishing cobbles-boats in the harbour.

The north-east cliff head and the massive breakwater of huge boulders.

The weathered and sea battered sedimentary rock layers of the north east cliff head.

A picture of erosion! The weather beaten rocks on the south facing cliff.

	There are lots of pubs and cafes in Staithes but don't forget support for the lifeboat and other rescue organisations. The views here are around where High street meets the bottom of Church Street by Seaton Garth.

Looking down on Staithes from the North Yorkshire side of the Cleveland Way long distance footpath which passes through Staithes.

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