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Historic Whitby with its beautiful harbour and little alleys and streets is one of the most atmospheric towns in the area. The town is built on the mouth of the river Esk, the only salmon river in Yorkshire, and has strong connections with Captain Cook, Dracula, and the photographer Frank Meadow Sutcliffe. Visitors to Whitby will find that it is a place they want to come back to. What you can not miss on your visit to Whitby is Whitby Abbey, which is a magnificent site on your entry into the area. If you like museums you will enjoy a visit to one of Whitby's many museums. Among others, the Captain Cook Memorial Museum, the Whitby Museum (a treasure throve of Whitby's past), and the lifeboat museum. Whitby also has a number of Galleries, which are worth a visit. Other places, which are certainly worth a visit are, Robin Hood's Bay, Runswick Bay, Scarborough, Danby Moors Centre, Falling Foss Waterfall, Grosmont from which the steam train to Pickering runs, etc. etc. The area around High Hawsker is ideal for cycling or walking. There are many public footpath and bridleways. A cycle hire centre is just a short walk from Grange Farm. An off-road centre is located in Robin Hoods bay (phone 01947 880371). For more information about various activities in the area, follow this link to our new website, holiday cottage Whitby / Robin Hoods Bay,
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The village of High Hawsker is situated in between Whitby and Robin Hood's Bay, two and a half miles from each, and is ideally situated to explore the area. The village has a pleasant atmosphere, and the locals are very friendly people. A drink and a meal can be enjoyed in the Hare & Hounds Inn, which is about 50 yards from holiday cottages, there is also a games-room that can be used by the whole family. The village hall which is situated about 100 yards from the property, has a playground. 
