Robin Hood’s Bay

Robin Hood's Bay, Yorkshire

Robin Hood’s Bay

Where is it – England, Yorkshire and the Humber

Who looks after it –  Local Authority 

What is it –  Coastal, Free access, Village 

When is it from – Georgian, Victorian

Robin Hood’s Bay is a picturesque bay and fishing village on the Heritage Coast of the North York Moors. The old village, located at the bottom of a steep cliff (be prepared for tired legs) is popular with day-trippers as well as those on holiday and is the eastern end of Wainwright’s 190 mile Coast to Coast walk. There is a sandy beach, rock pools to explore and fossils to discover, with photogenic colourful cottages, cobbled streets and alleyways, cafes, pubs, a museum and local walks.

The village is at least medieval and by 16th century was a substantial settlement, more important than neighbouring Whitby. By 18th century it is reputed to have been the busiest smuggling community on the Yorkshire coast and fierce battles would take place between locals and government excise men. There is said to be a network of tunnels under the houses.

Sadly, there is no evidence to link the legendary Robin Hood with Robin Hood’s Bay.

 


Address

North Yorkshire YO22 4QN 

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