Pincer movement

Returning walkers along the cliff path are rewarded with this view of Whitby pier extensions jutting out into the North Sea, with Sandsend Nab in the distance. 

Piers from Spion Kop

… and the horizon is almost level. Khyber Pass below, excavated by Railway King George Hudson to transport building material from the station to Whitby's Royal Crescent. For the significance of Spion Kop, check the label for earlier posts. 

Arms still open wide

The same classic view as yesterday, but with some Henrietta Street rooftops showing, and a bit of that fence without which …

No smoke from the kipper shed this day, unless the wind was blowing in the other direction.

The moors roads in both directions were closed for a time on Sunday; given the weather conditions today, I expect that Whitby will be cut off again, at least until the gritters get out.

Arms open wide

St Mary's church is now behind us, whilst Henrietta Street and Tate Hill beach are out of sight directly below. We have come to the edge of the cliff, thankfully protected by a sturdy fence. Is that a whiff of smoked kippers from Fortune's shed?

Be careful if you continue on foot to Robin Hood's Bay, as the path is open to the cliff for much of the way. It is a lovely walk, only really dangerous in bad weather, and Bay is a must if you have a few days in the area. Walk it one way and take the bus back, or else hire cycles and follow the old railway line.

I remarked recently on JorvikDailyPhoto that I needed to pay more attention to my vertical lines; the sloping horizon in this shot reveals another area to work on! For a superb aerial photograph of the harbour, including the abbey, church and a view to Sandsend, go here, but you might stay longer than intended.