Robin Hoods Bay is a delightful coastal village on the edge of the North York Moors five miles from Whitby and fifteen from Scarborough. The village originated around fishing and smuggling becoming popular with the Victorians as a place to 'take the airs' and a magnet for artists of the period. It has become a popular holiday centre being an ideal base for walkers, cyclists and those pursuing less athletic pastimes.
The village nestles on cliffs that provide a natural split of the older and the Victorian. Old Robin Hoods Bay lies close to the sea and is comprised of small houses that were (and still are) inter-linked, providing smugglers with a hidden route to the cliff top. The Victorian part lies on the cliff top providing some wonderful views.
Walkers find ample scope either on the seashore, cliff top (part of the Cleveland Way) or on the nearby moors. The Coast to Coast walk finishes in the village. Cycle hire is available locally and there are miles of potential enjoyment. Horse riding and off road driving are also available. Sea anglers can be catered for in Whitby or can try their luck off the sea wall. Tennis and bowls are available.
The village boasts several restaurants and pubs serving good food and excellent real ale. In addition to the natural beauty of the area many tourist attractions are nearby. Castle Howard is in easy driving distance. York, with its' Minster, Jorvik Museum and shopping facilities is within easy reach. Shopping is also available at Newcastle's Metro Centre, which can be reached in 1½ hours. The North York Moors and Robin Hoods Bay feature in television's popular programme 'Heartbeat'. |
