Whitby Whale Bone Arch
These 20-foot jaw bones honor a time when the leviathan bones were a sign that whalers survived the hunt.

šŸ“œ Archway of whale jaw bones on Whitby's West Cliff.
šŸ” Honors the town's significant whaling history.

Why Go

šŸŒŠ Symbol of Whitby's rich whaling past
šŸ“ø Frames picturesque views of Whitby Abbey and town
šŸš¶ Easy access on West Cliff
āš“ Learn about Whitby's maritime heritage

Tips

ā„¹ļø The current arch is the third, replaced in 2003 with bones from a Bowhead whale.
šŸ§­ The arrow atop the arch points north.
šŸ—æ Statues of Captain Cook nearby

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