Whitby Walking and Social Summer Break Weekend 2026

We have had a fabulous weekend every time we have stayed in this venue in the past so for 2026 why not make it a Summer Break and enjoy the sea and sand as well as the great location, Whitby Fish and Chips, North Yorkshire Moors etc etc.

GREAT hostel in Robin Hoods Bay, brilliant coastal and moorland walks, steam train ride, fish and chips (and alternatives) in Whitby on Saturday night, even wild swimming (in the sea) for those who want it. This weekend could not be bettered.

After many visits to the Whitby area over the years we can't remember a single weekend that wasn't absolutely wonderful. The atmosphere in the town itself, the rugged coastline with crashing waves and the enormous variety and beauty of the North Yorkshire Moors makes this one a no brainer.

We have once again exclusive use of the highly recommended Old School House in Robin Hoods Bay for Friday and Saturday night, breakfasts and packed lunches Saturday and Sunday, included dinner on Friday night and Saturday night at one of Whitby's top fish restaurants paid individually. There is a choice of walks on Saturday and Sunday and so much more.

Friday arrival at our accommodation is from anytime after 6pm but we will lay on a bonus walk for those who can get to the Dalby Forest area for a 11am start, meeting in the car park at Thornton le Dale for 10:45am. This is also a great area for mountain biking if anyone is interested.

This is intended to be a sociable event all weekend so expect some staying up late, board games and card games and possibly even some lively music if that's what people want. If you are a sensitive sleeper ear plugs are a good idea but we turn the volume down after 10pm which is a requirement of the owners.

Help yourself breakfasts, hot drinks and packed lunches are included as well as simple bunkhouse fodder on Friday night but NOT Saturday as we are eating out in Whitby. There is an express bus to and from Whitby town but most will want to join a coastal walk in and maybe stay a little later than the last bus and get a shared taxi (about £5 pp) or you can use Gordon's very late night walk back in the dark along the cycle track!

Accommodation is single sex bunk rooms of a variety of sizes with full bedding provided but not towels. There is no scope for twin/double rooms at this venue.

Saturday and Sunday we intend to have both short and long walks planned to hopefully meet everyone's requirements. Cycling is also possible as is an optional steam train ride or boat trip from Whitby harbour. These will be detailed with the event information pack a couple of weeks beforehand.

This trip can now be booked for just £129 (£40 non refundable) payable when you book to which will be added Meetup booking fees although you can pay this via BACS without booking fees as long as you tell us so we can add you to the attendee list manually.

Those who previously paid a deposit now have a balance payment of £89 payable by BACS 12 weeks before the event being 1st May 2026.

BACS Details:
Account Code: 40848442
Sort Code: 56-00-61

Account Name: Peak Activities & Leisure Limited

Our bank don't immediately tell us who payments are from so if you can put in the reference your name and the name of the event that will be a huge help in reconciling payments quickly e.g. Name/Whitby

If you have to cancel more than 28 clear days before the event start date you will get a full refund of any balance paid, No refunds will be provided to those cancelling with less than 28 clear days notice. ("clear" means does not include event start date or cancellation date!)

Obviously if circumstances change and we are unable to go ahead full refunds will be made without cancellation charges of any sort.

Other meetup groups do trips at similar venues for more than twice our price which is only possible as all our organisers and walk leaders are unpaid volunteers and we only seek to cover our costs on weekends.

It would not be possible to provide the range of events we do or to cover the cost of insurance and now increasing Meetup fees if we were not a subscription based group which means paying an annual subscription of £10pa or a Life Membership subscription in which case further payments are not necessary.

If attending our weekends away as an unpaid or lapsed subscriber or as a non member guest you are required to pay an additional £10 when balances become due.

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Up to date availability on all of our weekends away is viewable at a glance at:-
https://www.peakmeetupgroup.com/weekends

Please address any questions about the weekend directly to gordon@peakmeetupgroup.com or via Meetup