Robin Hood's Bay is a historic fishing village on the North Yorkshire Heritage Coast, known for its steep, winding cobbled streets and a history of smuggling.
Robin Hood's Bay is a historic fishing village on the North Yorkshire Heritage Coast, known for its steep, winding cobbled streets and a history of smuggling.
It is situated within the North York Moors National Park and serves as the eastern terminus of the 192-mile Walk by Alfred Wainwright's Coast to Coast from Cumbria
Top Things to Do
Explore the "Smuggler’s Maze"
Navigate the narrow alleyways where 18th-century smugglers transported tea and silk through interconnected cellars to evade customs.
Beachcombing & Fossils: The bay is recognized as an ideal location for fossil hunting at low tide, with extensive rock reefs revealing Jurassic-era fossils like ammonites.
Robin Hood's Bay continues to maintain a vibrant atmosphere with various independent shops, pubs, and restaurants.
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National Trust Old Coastguard Station: Visit this seaside visitor centre for interactive displays on marine life and local smuggling history.
Coastal Hikes: Walk north on the Cleveland Way towards Whitby (7 miles) or south to the secluded Boggle Hole cove.
The Ghost Walk: Participate in an evening guided tour to learn about local folklore and the village's supernatural history.