Natural landmarks · Yorkshire & the Humber
Whale Bone Arch
In or near Whitby.
Whale Bone Arch — a other in england-yorkshire, United Kingdom.
Chris Gorringe — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Nearest railway station
- Whitby · 0.7 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
- Wheelchair accessible
About
Whale Bone Arch is a other located in england-yorkshire, United Kingdom. Sourced from OpenStreetMap (ODbL licence); see local listings for visitor information, opening hours and admission details.
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Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: North York Moors SSSI
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Whale Bone Arch is an architectural feature located in Yorkshire. It is notable for its use of whale bones, which serve as a unique structural element. The arch is a distinctive landmark, reflecting the region's maritime heritage.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 54.4903, -0.6163
- District
- North Yorkshire
- Parish
- Whitby
- Postcode
- YO21 3PU
- Parliamentary constituency
- Scarborough and Whitby
- Nearest railway station
- Whitby — 0.7 km
- Official site
- rnli.org
Sources
- osm: node/36168956 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Whale Bone Arch?
- Whale Bone Arch is in Yorkshire, United Kingdom (postcode YO21 3PU), in the parish of Whitby.
- What is Whale Bone Arch?
- Whale Bone Arch — a other in england-yorkshire, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Whale Bone Arch?
- The nearest railway station is Whitby, about 0.7 km away. Drivers can use postcode YO21 3PU.
- Is Whale Bone Arch a protected site?
- Yes — Whale Bone Arch is part of the North York Moors SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- Is Whale Bone Arch free to visit?
- Yes, Whale Bone Arch is free to enter.
- How do I get to Whale Bone Arch?
- The nearest railway station is Whitby, about 0.7 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode YO21 3PU.