Discover Ravenscar
Ravenscar is a village located in North Yorkshire, governed by North Yorkshire Council (formerly Scarborough). Positioned on the North Sea coast, it is known for its dramatic cliffs and historic alum industry. Visitors can explore the remnants of alum works and enjoy the scenic Yorkshire coastline, part of the Cleveland Way National Trail.
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Lantern Cottage - Stunning Sea Views, Beautiful Country Cottage, Hot-Tub - Ravenscar, North Yorks
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Smugglers Rock Cottage, Scarborough
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Boatman's Loft
Boatman's Loft offers a charming and unique self-catering retreat in the picturesque village of Robin Hood's Bay.
Things to Do in Ravenscar
Boatman's Loft
Boatman's Loft offers a charming and unique self-catering retreat in the picturesque village of Robin Hood's Bay.
Mosaic Sea Wall
Discover the unique Mosaic Sea Wall in Robin Hood's Bay, offering stunning coastal views and access to its famous beach.
Springhill Farm Camping and Caravanning Club Site
Springhill Farm Camping and Caravanning Club Site offers a peaceful retreat in the scenic Fylingdales area, just off the A171 near Whitby. This charming site is ideal for campers and caravanners looking to enjoy the tranquility of the countryside while having access to clean and well-maintained facilities. Perfect for a quiet getaway with easy access to the natural beauty of Yorkshire.
Food & Drink
The Coffee Shack
This popular Robin Hood's Bay cafe delights with its top-rated coffee, delicious cakes, crepes, and excellent gluten-free and vegan options.
Elle Estelles
Discover a charming spot in Robin Hood's Bay for delicious coffee, tempting cakes, and hearty breakfast baps, perfect for a coastal stop.
The Galley
Enjoy delicious food, amazing coffee, and stunning sea views at The Galley, a charming cafe in Robin Hood's Bay.
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Walkshire in Ravenscar
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Walk: Robin Hood's Bay
Robin Hood's Bay (the name of the bay itself and the delightful village at its north end) is a lovely semi circle of sand flanked by cliffs reaching to Ravenscar. The Route what3words for start point: ///ditching.bluffs.political Start Point: Upper Robin Hood's Bay Finish Point: Robin Hood's Bay Distance: 7.5 Miles Getting there Robin Hood's Bay is best accessed by car with a public car park located at the top of the village. GPX Route Map robinhoodsbay-1Download Walk Description Start the walk by descending through the narrow streets of this old smugglers village before leaving it near the beach. Follow the Cleveland Way signs past the well, named Boggle Hole, to the end of the bay. Climb steeply up the path through fields to Ravenscar and the wonderfully situated hotel overlooking the cliff edge. To vary the return follow the Old Railway line inland before descending back in to the bay. It is perfectly possible (outside high tide) to spend some of the walk near the village on the beach itself. This is a perfect walk to add to your #WalkshireWishlist for the Spring or Autumn seasons, as the wetter weather can make the terrain muddier and the route more challenging than usual. Lunch The Victoria Hotel and the Flask Inn both serve food.
Whitby to Robin Hood's Bay Walk
This coastal walk follows a popular section of the Cleveland Way from Whitby to Robin Hood's Bay. It's a beautiful stretch of coast with pretty bays and cliff top views. The walk runs for about 7 miles on generally good, waymarked footpaths. The Route Start Point: Whitby Finish Point: Robin Hood's Bay Distance: 6.4 miles GPX Route Map whitby-to-robins-hood-bayDownload Walk Description what3words for start point: ///giraffes.lofts.overlaps This walk starts in Whitby on the River Esk and heads to stunning Whitby Abbey. The atmospheric ruined abbey overlooks the North Sea on the East Cliff above Whitby. It's a very photogenic spot with the abbey ruins surrounded by coast, river and countryside. The route continues to Saltwick Bay and the Whitby Lighthouse, before passing Oakham Beck and Rain Dale. Soon after you come to the fishing village of Robin Hood's Bay. The village is very picturesque with lots of old fishermen's cottages. You could return the same way or turn it into a circular walk by following a track inland to Hawsker and Stainsacre. The trail can be picked up in the village just to the west of the coast path. To extend your walk you can continue along the coast path to Ravenscar and visit Harwood Dale Forest. There's lots of footpaths and bridleways to explore the coniferous woodland with its pine and spruce trees, streams and ponds. You can also try the Ravenscar to Robin Hoods Bay Circular Walk which perfectly combines some fine inland moorland scenery and the coast. Food & Facilities There are almost no facilities along this route, so it's best to pack a picnic. Once in Robin Hood's Bay, the Victoria Hotel and the Flask Inn both serve food.
Walk: Coast 2 Coast
The Famous Wainwright Coast to Coast from Fleswic Bay on the west coast near Whitehaven to Robin Hood's Bay on Yorkshire's famous coast. The Route Start Point: Flexwick Bay, Whitehaven Finish Point: Robin Hood's Bay, North Yorkshire Distance: 182 Miles GPX Route Map c2cDownload Walk Description The famous Wainwright Coast to Coast from Fleswick Bay on the west coast near Whitehaven to Robin Hood's Bay on Yorkshire's famous coastline. The route covers both the Yorkshire Dales as well as the North York Moors. This route takes around 16 days to complete and many people walk it in sections over a number of weeks or months. Get the guide books A challenging route, plenty of planning is advisable before tackling the challenge - try these books for help: Or, save the planet and go digital:
Walk: Lyke Wake Walk
The Lyke Wake Walk is a challenging long-distance path in North Yorkshire, England, spanning approximately 40 miles (64 km) across the North York Moors National Park. The route traditionally begins near Osmotherley on the western edge of the moors and ends at the coastal town of Ravenscar on the eastern side. The Route what3words for start point: ///tilting.gladiator.march Start Point: Quarry Ln, Osmotherley, Northallerton DL6 3AL Finish Point: Ravenscar Distance: 40 miles GPX Route Map lykewakewalkDownload Walk Description The trail, established in 1955 by local farmer Bill Cowley, is named after the "Lyke Wake Dirge," a 14th-century funeral song. The dirge reflects on the soul's journey from Earth to the afterlife, a metaphor fitting for the traverse across the stark, expansive moorland. The walk is marked by diverse terrains, starting with the rolling hills near Osmotherley. It then ascends to the high, flat moorland plateau, characterized by peat bogs and heather expanses, offering panoramic views across the moors. The path crosses several forested areas and passes near or through notable landmarks such as the Wainstones, a distinctive rock formation, and the Lion Inn on Blakey Ridge, one of the highest public houses in England. As walkers approach the eastern edge of the moors, the terrain descends through more wooded areas before reaching the dramatic cliffs above Ravenscar, looking out over the North Sea. The route is renowned not only for its natural beauty but also for its historical and archaeological significance, featuring ancient standing stones and burial mounds. Completing the Lyke Wake Walk within 24 hours is a popular challenge among hikers, often undertaken as part of a group. Those who accomplish this feat are humorously referred to as "Dirgers" in homage to the walk’s funereal namesake.