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Whitby East Pier

📍 WhitbyNorth Yorkshire

Listed harbour pier below the abbey, with an 1855 lighthouse at the end

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Free to walk on the pier

About

The East Pier guards the east side of Whitby harbour mouth and has a 16.5 metre lighthouse built in 1855. It is a quieter walk than the West Pier, with views back across the harbour to the West Cliff. Both piers are Grade II listed.

Opening times

Can be closed in rough weather

Times can change, so check with the venue before a special trip.

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