10/09/2026
🐬 Dolphins, seals… and a WHALE! 🐋
Twice over the last couple of weeks, Matt and I have walked along the Cleveland Way towards Whitby and spotted dolphins. Then, a few days ago, we saw dolphins, seals AND a whale! 😍
It was one of those real pinch me moments when we looked at each other and thought, how lucky are we to live here and see this on a morning dog walk? 🐾
We’ve not lived in Robin Hood’s Bay for very long, so seeing wildlife like this on our doorstep still feels pretty amazing (I'm not sure it will ever not).
If you’re staying in the Bay, keep your eyes on the sea when walking along the Cleveland Way towards Whitby. Look out for large groups of gannets and seagulls feeding on shoals of fish, where there are lots of fish, there may well be dolphins, seals or even whales nearby.
And don’t forget your binoculars! 👀
June to November is apparently a good time for spotting whales and dolphins along the Yorkshire Coast, and there’s a really useful page that shares local sightings too (let me know if you want the link).
You can also get out on the sea with wildlife trips from Whitby or Staithes if you fancy getting a little closer to the action.
And if you don’t spot anything on your walk… there’s always the Dolphin Pub in Robin Hood’s Bay for a drink and a bite to eat! 😂🐬🍻
My only regret is that I didn’t get any decent photos. They all look like little black dots in the sea! 🤣
If you’ve got any photos of dolphins, whales or seals that you’ve spotted around Robin Hood’s Bay or the Yorkshire Coast, I’d love to see them and perhaps add them to my blog.
👉 I’ve written a little more about where and how to spot them in my latest blog, which you can find on my website.
See you by the sea,
Sian x
