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Robin Hood’s Bay Guide
A local yokel‘s extensive visitors guide to
just about everything. (2021)
www.rhbwalks.co.uk
Notes
This free pdf should work as “interactive” on laptops but there is so much
variety in mobile systems that it is mostly likely to lose that feature for
the “Contents” page on your mobiles. “Links” appear to be working ok
including on mobile. Let me know of any particular problems by email to
glitches@rhbwalks.co.uk
2021 Update:
Naturally, the coronavirus outbreak has brought many changes to us all
and to Robin Hood’s Bay. Rather than change a mass of details, I’ve let
the normal content remain but added a few basic notes here. No doubt
some other aspects may not apply during the present restrictions.
At the moment, The Dolphin pub has closed and The Laurel Inn is simply
too small to open under the present regulations. The other 4 pubs are
open and have their systems for social distancing, queing and other
relevant aspects. Please bear with and work with the staff during these
times. Everyone is working hard to keep the facilities open whilst keeping
visitors as safe as can be managed.
The various shops and cafes will also have their guidelines too. Again,
please work with the staff who are doing a tremendous job. The Historical
Archives and the Museum are also presently closed and the ‘Regular
Local Events’ covered on Page 30 are suspended whilst the coronavirus
restrictions are in place.
Patience, courtesy, goodwill and a general bonhomie towards both staff
and other visitors will make everyone’s visit run more smootly.
ROCK FALLS:
These have been increasing number of rock falls over the past few years
and there have been a few, quite dramatic ones of late. For your own
safety, when you are on the beach, avoid ‘setting up camp’ at the base
of cliffs or digging into the cliffs in search of fossils. Quite recently,
some people were digging into the cliff and advised by a local not to do
so. They ignored the advice initially but after a couple of minutes or so
moved away from the cliff. About 5 or so minutes later the very section
of cliff where they had been digging experienced a sudden rock fall. A
lucky and fortunate escape. It could easily have gone the other way.
Robin Hood’s Bay Guide
(2021)
By Jackson Leggitt.
A detailed guide to just about everything
in and around Robin Hood’s Bay.
Copyright © 2021. All rights reserved.
www.rhbwalks.co.uk
Contents Introduction. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 A Very Brief Introduction to Robin Hood’s Bay. . . . . . . . . 3 Safety. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Life Saving Devices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Defibrillators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Lifebuoys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Car Parks. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 Public Toilets. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 The Basics. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 Main Local Maps. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 Post Office Services. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19 Bus Stops. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23 Pubs. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25 Rocks & Scars. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26 Useful Telephone Numbers. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27 Regular Local Events. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30 Cinder Track Link Map . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31 Cleveland Way Link Map. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32 Getting to Boggle Hole. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33 Local Places of Interest . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34 Petrol Stations. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45 Wider Area Maps. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46 Publications. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48 Cash Points . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53 Useful Links. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54 End Words. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58
Introduction
It all began with walkers regularly stopping outside my house, a
little lost and looking for a particular stile. I looked at their ‘walking
guide’, its maps & instructions… and pondered.…
“What if… you could have a walking guide with photographs &
guide notes of all the various key points along the way so you
would always know that you were ‘on track’?”
Of course, the walking guide would be improved with a guide to
the village. And so, I disappeared down that rabbit hole too.
This local guide to the villages and facilities of Robin Hood’s Bay,
and its neighbour Fylingthorpe, eventually became detailed
enough to become this book in its own right. The walking photo-
guides, to be published soon, can be found online at www.
rhbwalks.co.uk and also contain a basic guide to the village itself.
I hope this book brings you a fulsome & very useful introduction
to Robin Hood’s Bay and the immediate, surrounding area. You
may find some bits of information repeated from another page
in some form or other. I made a decision to let this happen as it
does no harm and can also act as a reminder.
My area of concern, when it came to the local maps, was that it
is one of those wonderful, awkward shapes that does not lend
itself easily to being all contained in one simple map.
And so the village of Robin Hood’s Bay itself will be divided into:
Upper Bay (the mainly Victorian part ending near the bank top) &
Lower Bay (the mainly pre-Victorian part below the bank top).
‘Lower Bay’ also has 2 additional maps to give you clearer detail :
‘Upper Lower Bay’ and ‘Bottom Lower Bay’.
I’m sure you’ll soon get used to it & see why I went in that direction.
1
The sea and the cliffs can be exhilarating and sometimes… a
danger, especially if you have children to keep an eye on.
At the start of the village guide section are a few pages on safety
tips and the location of life-saving equipment – the 4 defibrillators
and the 4 lifebuoys. Making yourself familiar with the tips and the
equipment locations will help to ensure your stay in Bay is both
thoroughly enjoyable and hopefully without ‘unwanted incidents’
caused by incoming tides, rip currents or rockfalls.
Overall, as guide books go, though this one is quite detailed, I
still see this guide as simply being an introductory gateway of
connections to help you find your way around the area, become
aware of what possible attractions await and to provide a means
of accessing further information where wanted.
Additional material can be found on the Facebook page under
the title of “Robin Hood’s Bay Walks” where I will be building up
further insights to the area with photos and videos.
Details of intended updates, free downloads, forthcoming
publications and other useful information, along with photos and
videos of the area can also be found on: www.rhbwalks.co.uk
I’ve made every effort to ensure the information is correct but
if you spot any errors or discover something has changed, do
please contact me at info@rhbwalks.co.uk.
I’ll be able to work on it and update the pdf & eBooks accordingly.
Additionally, if you feel there is a topic of information you judge
would be useful to have in the guide… just drop me a line.
Happy wandering… and may you become lost & beguiled in
the magic.
Robin Hood’s Bay are not responsible for the content of external websites.
2
A Very Brief Introduction to
Robin Hood’s Bay
If you have been to Robin Hood’s Bay before, it needs no
introduction. For those of you who are ‘strangers to these parts’...
there is a simple, heart-warming ‘something’ about the place
which I feel is somewhat different in little ways for each person.
Born & raised a little further up the coast & having now lived in
Bay for over 17 years, that ‘something’, for me, is the blend of the
landscape, its scenery, its people & the bay’s ‘semi-disconnect’
from the outside world. Together, they help to create a relaxing
place of escape, nature and nurture.
People have lived in this area on and off for thousands of years
but the village is primarily known for its sea-faring and fishing
history, particularly in the great ‘Smuggling’ period of the 1700s.
The 1800s brought the steam railway to Bay, helping to open up
the scenic area to the outside world. The village’s popularity as
a holiday destination & weekend escape grew in the 2nd half of
the 1900s & continues to this day.
Robin Hood’s Bay & Fylingthorpe host 6 pubs along with cafes,
tea shops, bistros, eateries, gift shops, a museum & more. A list
of the various books about Robin Hood’s Bay and surrounding
area can be found towards the end of this book.
When it comes to walking the many lanes, footpaths & byways,
you can easily find yourself on a majestic cliff top path, an ever-
changing beach, moorland edge, in woodland valley, by stream
and brook, on tracks once travelled by steam trains or getting
lost in the ‘rabbit warren’ of the old village pathways.
Enjoy your stay in Bay and I’m sure, as you explore the village
and area, you too will find your own special ‘something’ about
the place that earns it an affectionate little corner in your heart.
3
Safety
Tides, Currents & Rock Falls: Each year people get caught
out by the incoming tide and have to be rescued by the
RNLI or the Yorkshire Air Ambulance. Make sure you check
the tide times (also a locally sold booklet). The tide moves
quickly. At Boggle Hole and Stoupe Beck there is access to
the Cleveland Way (cliff path). If trapped further on towards
Ravenscar, call the Coastguard on ‘999’. Rip currents occur
in the bay so keep an eye out, especially if using inflatables.
The cliff path (Cleveland Way) runs close to the cliff edge
& is subject to erosion, especially in this last year. Keep
children aware of the dangers of getting too close to the
edge and take care if setting up on the beach not to sit at
the very base of the cliffs where rockfalls may occur.
Tide Times Link: http://www.tideschart.com/United-Kingdom/Eng-
land/Redcar-and-Cleveland/Robin-Hoods-Bay-Beach/
4
Life Saving Devices
Doctors, Defibrillators and Lifebuoys.
The Doctor’s Surgery is located near the Village Hall by the
main car park opposite the Grosvenor Hotel.
There are 4 defibrillators (yellow circles) in the Robin Hood’s
Bay area & 4 lifebuoys (red circles).
The following 4 pages give more detail and photographs of
their location. Hopefully, you will never need them but it is
always useful to be aware of their existence and location.
St John’s Ambulance First Aid for Parents
https://www.sja.org.uk/sja/first-aid-advice/first-aid-for-
parents.aspx
RHB Doctors Surgery: 01947 880230.
5
Defibrillators
1. On the outside wall of the Doctor’s Surgery by the rear
door. Walk down the driveway & it will be on your right.
2. On the outside wall of the Bank Top Public Toilets. You
will be able to see it as you approach from the road.
3. On the outside wall of The Bay Hotel, right of the steps.
4. On the outside wall, left of the door leading to the cafe.
Full instructions on how to use them is found on each
individual defribrillator and a link to a St John’s ambulance
instructional video is on the next page.
6Defibrillator Locations
The defibrillators have been acquired & installed thanks to
help of local volunteers fund raising. Please treat them with
the respect they deserve as lives may depend on them.
Stay calm: The instructions for using a defibrillator are
given by the machine itself AND it only works when it judges
it is correct to do so & the instructions have been followed
correctly.
Naturally, do remember to return the defibrillator to its
location housing so it can be recharged for next use.
Link to St John’s Ambulance video showing how to use a
fibrillator:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UFvL7wTFzl0
7Lifebuoys
1. On Slipway to Rocky Foreshore. On the last section of
the slipway towards the Rocky Foreshore, the lifebuoy is
on the right near the end.
2. On Sea Wall near King Street end. As you turn off King
Street and go down the steps to the Sea Wall, the lifebuoy
is round the corner on the left.
3. In The Dock by Old Coastguard Station. The lifebuoy is
on the stone wall outside as you approach the beach.
4. On the Quarterdeck. At the far end of the first level
of the Quarterdeck, the lifebuoy is located opposite the
yellow telescope.
8Lifebuoy Locations
9Car Parks
Tickets for longer than a day can be obtained and bought at
Station Road Stores (shown on the map).
10Car Parks
Car park charges apply 7 days a week, 9am-6pm, from March
1st to October 31st each year. Tickets are transferable across
all Scarborough Borough council car parks in the Borough.
Motorbikes do not require a ticket. Disabled badge holders are
not exempt from paying for parking. Once the official car parks
are full, the challenge begins! Please park responsibly and at
least 10m from any junction. Traffic wardens patrol regularly.
11Public Toilets
In addition to the 2 public disabled toilet facilities shown, the other
“disabled use” toilet is at The Grosvenor Hotel at the junction of
Station Road and Mount Pleasant North. for guests and patrons.
12The Basics
BS Bus Stop: Arriva X93 Service.
LB Lifebuoys - 4: Quarterdeck, The Dock, Sea Wall & Slipway.
PO Post Office at Station Road Stores: Tel 01947 880202.
T Telephone: Bank Top 01947 881020, The Dock 01947 880263.
WC Public Toilets.
D Defibrillators(3): at Doctor’s Surgery, Bank Top Toilets & Bay Hotel.
A 4th is at Boggle Hole Youth Hostel (off map).
Main Car Park (Large red triangle).
Overflow Area for Main Car Park (Small red square).
Bay Bank Top Car Park (Small red triangle).
See “Bottom Lower Bay” & “Upper Lower Bay” maps for more details.
13Upper Robin Hood’s Bay
D Defibrillator
1 National Parks Stand 9 Station Road Stores/Post Office
2 Public Toilets - Free 10 Fylingdales Historical Archives
3 Village Hall 11 St Stephen’s Church
4 Doctors & Dentist 12 Wayfarer Bistro
5 Bowling Green 13 The Victoria Hotel
6 Putting Green 14 Phone Box 01947 881020
7 Tennis Courts 15 Public Toilets (Bank Top) 40p.
8 The Victoria Hotel 16 Pirate Ship Play Area
All Car Parks: 2-7 day tickets available from Station Road Stores (9)
Post Office: (9) Closes for lunch 12.30pm-1.30pm.
Cash withdrawals for most banks.
Public Toilets: At the Main Car Park (2) are free and have a disabled
toilet. Bank Top (15) is run by local volunteers. A charge of 40p
(2021) is made towards upkeep. This was the only way to save these
valuable public toilets. Please use responsibly.
Defibrillators: On outside walls of the Doctor’s Surgery & Bank Top
Toilets.
Picnic Area: Tables & standing bbq units. Please clear rubbish to
nearby bins and ensure the bbq is extinguished when finished.
14Lower Bay
The public toilets (29) also has a disabled toilet operated with a
Radar Key.
15Upper Lower Bay
1 Victoria Hotel 2 Public Toilets
3 Fish Box Cafe 4 Jessica Hogarth
5 Bay Bank Arts & Crafts “Paper . Gift . Home”
6 Paws 7 Sam’s Muir Lea
8 The Old Drapery 9 The Laurel Inn
10 Muir Lea Stores 11 Bay Fisheries
Bank Top Car Park: 2-7 day parking tickets available
from Station Road Stores.
Public Toilets: 40p charge (2021). Saved from closure by
& run by local volunteers. Please use responsibly.
Picnic Area: With tables & standing bbq units. PLEASE
clear rubbish to nearest bin and extinguish your bbq.
Pirate Ship Play Area: Has a donations box to help
towards its upkeep.
16Bottom Lower Bay
12 RHB Book Shop 25 Bramblewick Bistro
13 Berties of Bay 26 Tea Toast & Post Cafe
14 The Cove 27 The Bay Hotel
15 Treat Therapy 28 Old Coastguard Station
16 Browns Choclatier 29 Public Toilets (Free + Radar Key)
17 Elle Estelles Cafe 30 The Galley
18Morwen Le Fey Cafe 31 Maid Marion Fish & Chips
19 Jet Black 32 Dollies (Ice Cream & Sweets)
20 Ye Dolphin 33 Smugglers Bistro & Bar
21 The Toy Shop 34 Robin Hood’s Bay Museum
22 Dinosaur Museum 35 Old Congregational Church (Private)
23 Few Gifts 36 The Old School House
24 John Gilbert Antiques
It is very important to check the tide times. The Notice Board in The Dock area
has useful beach safety advice and BE AWARE that the cliff path (Cleveland
Way) is subject to erosion and rock falls. Avoid setting up under the cliffs.
17Fylingthorpe
1 Thorpe Stores (+Post Box) 2 Barnard’s Butchers
3 The Fylingdales Inn 4 Methodist Church
5 Children’s Play Area
Thorpe Stores: Opening hours: 8am-7pm, 7 days a week.
Barnard’s Butchers: Opening hours: Normally Monday-Thursday
8am-6pm, Friday & Saturday 8am-8pm. They also operate a pizza
takeaway & delivery service Friday and Saturday evenings til 8pm. Tel
01947 880322.
Buses: The service is run by Arriva under the number X93. There is a
‘Summer’ and a ‘Winter’ timetable.
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The ‘Arriva Bus App’ is available on Google Play & The App Store.
Post Box: Collections are made Monday-Friday 4pm, Saturday 10.45am.
Play Area: This play area is open to the general public. There is also
a small children’s play area for patrons next to the beer garden at The
Fylingdales Inn.
18Post Office Services
The Post Office is located inside:
“Station Road Stores”,
Station Road,
Robin Hood’s Bay,
YO22 4RA.
Telephone 01947 880202.
The Post Office usually closes 12.30pm-1.30pm for lunch.
Stamps are also available at Muire Lea Stores in lower Bay.
Services include:
Free Cash withdrawals from most banks.
Mobile Phone Top-ups.
Other store services include:
Discounted Long Stay car park tickets.
Cash back on debit cards.
Maps & local books.
National Lottery.
19Local Post Boxes
PB1 On the left, heading for Whitby, after Hook House Farm bus stop.
PB2 Outside Station Road Stores / Post Office.
PB3 On the wall of ‘Tea Toast & Post’ next to The Bay Hotel.
PB4 On the wall next to ‘Thorpe Stores’, Fylingthorpe.
PB5 At the junction of Middlewood Lane & Middlewood Close.
PB6 Just past the junction of Shop Hill & Raw Lane, Raw.
Collection Times: Monday-Friday Saturday
PB1 ....................... 9.00 am 7.00 am
PB2 ....................... 4.15 pm 11.15 am
PB3 ....................... 9.00 am 7.00 am
PB4 ....................... 4.00 pm 10.45 am
PB5 ....................... 9.00 am 7.00 am
PB6 ....................... 4.00 pm 11.15 am
A later collection is made at 5.45pm from the post box at Whitby
Delivery Office, Crescent Avenue, Whitby. Tel: 0345 602 1021. (See
Whitby Delivery Office Map).
20Post Boxes
21Royal Mail Office
The Delivery Office is open:
Monday-Saturday, 7am-12.30pm
If you have a parcel delivery whilst visting, any undelivered
parcels etc will be returned to the Royal Mail Delivery
Office located in Crescent Avenue, Whitby, YO21 3ED. The
postman should have left a notification stating it has been
returned to the Delivery Office in Whitby.
Directions
(follow the yellow arrows):
Take the A171 into Whitby. Cross over the “New Bridge”
towards a set of traffic lights. Go straight on at the lights
heading down Prospect Hill. At the bottom of the hill, take
the left at the roundabout onto Chubb Hill Road.
(Be aware that there is a small access road to the immediate
left, just off the roundabout, and you should ignore this.)
At the roundabout at the top of Chubb Hill Road, take the
2nd exit onto Upgang Lane, then 1st right onto Crescent
Avenue. The office is about 100 metres on the right hand
side. There is usually somewhere to briefly park up legally.
22Bus Stops
Timetable & Arriva App Link:
https://www.arrivabus.co.uk/north-east/services/x93---
middlesbrough-to-scarborough/
App links are found near the top of the web-page.
Scroll down their webpage for X93 Timetable.
23Bus Stop Locations
There are normally 2 timetables - Summer and Winter.
‘Summer’ timetable begins near the start of April.
‘Winter’ timetable near the start of November.
Arriva App & Timetable Link:
https://www.arrivabus.co.uk/north-east/services/x93---
middlesbrough-to-scarborough/
If you are taking the bus to Whitby from Fylingthorpe at ‘Sled
Gates’/’Thorpe Green Bank’ (photo 5) be careful as there is
no footpath on that side of the road.
24Pubs
There are 6 pubs between the two villages to try out, each
with their own distinctive character. The Grosvenor has a
disabled toilet. Enjoy your time and please remember to
leave quietly after hours.
Other pubs in the nearby area include The Hare & Hounds
at Hawsker and Windmill Inn at Stainsacre.
1 Fylindales Inn 4 The Laurel Inn
01947 880433 01947 880400
2 The Grosvenor Hotel (DT) 5 Ye Dolphin (closed)
01947 880320 01947 880337
3 Victoria Hotel 6 The Bay Hotel
01947 880205 01947 880278
25Rocks & Scars
Ordnance Survey Link:
http://data.ordnancesurvey.co.uk/doc/4000000074576917
Zoom in for full detail.
26Useful Telephone Numbers
Doctor: near Village Hall, RHB. 01947 880230
Dentist: near Village Hall, RHB. 01947 880328
Pharmacies: Boots, 64-66 Baxtergate Whitby. 01947 602219
Boots, 14 Skinner St, Whitby. 01947 602084
Spring Vale Pharmacy, Rievaulx Rd, Whitby. 01947 600995
Day Lewis, 4 The Parade, Whitby. 01947 602184
Day Lewis, 9 Mount Farm Close. 01947 603087
Post Office: Station Road Stores, Station Road, RHB.
Closed 12.30pm-1.30pm for lunch. 01947 880202
Gen Stores: Station Road Stores, Station Road, RHB. 01947 880202
Thorpe Stores, Church Lane, Fylingthorpe. 01947 880213
Muir Lea Stores, New Road, RHB. 01947 880316
Taxis: Bay Cabs, RHB. 01947 880603
Andy’s Taxis, Whitby. 07916 071833
Esk Taxis, Whitby. 01947 605705
Harrisons Taxis, Whitby. 01947 600000
Hansells Taxis, Whitby. 07825 221162
Jim’s Taxis, Whitby. 07490 007007
KT Cars, Whitby. 01947 821181
Abbey Taxis, Whitby. 01947 606666
White Rose Taxis, Whitby. 01947 604604
27Useful Telephone Numbers
Local Pubs: The Bay Hotel, RHB. 01947 880278
Ye Dolphin (presently closed), RHB. 01947 880337
Grosvenor Hotel, RHB. 01947 880320
The Laurel Inn, RHB. 01947 880400
The Victoria Hotel, RHB. 01947 880205
Fylingdales Inn, Fylingthorpe. 01947 880433
Hotels: The Bay Hotel, RHB. 01947 880278
The Grosvenor Hotel, RHB. 01947 880320
The Victoria Hotel, RHB. 01947 880205
Fylingdales Inn, Fylingthorpe. 01947 880433
Youth Hostel: Boggle Hole, Mill Beck, YO22 4UQ. 01947 880352
Bistros: Bramblewick Fish & Grill, Lower RHB. 01947 880187
Smugglers Bistro Bar, Lower RHB. 01947 880099
Wayfarer Bistro, RHB. 01947 880240
Fish Shops: Fish Box, Lower RHB. 01947 880595
Maid Marion Fish & Chips, Lower RHB. 01947 880426
Takeaway: Barnard’s – Pizzas, Fylingthorpe.
(Fri & Sat til 8pm) 01947 880322
Butcher: Barnard’s, Fylingthorpe. 01947 880322
28Useful Telephone Numbers
Emeregencies & Utilities:
Coastguard Emergency: 999
Electricity Emergencies And Failures: 0800 668877
Gas Leaks: 0800 111999
Water Supply Enquiries 0800 573553
Local Information:
Bayfair Magazine 01947 880801
Vets / Animal Care:
Clevedale Vets, 10 The Parade, Whitby, YO21 3JP 01947 825042
The Beck Vetinary Practice, Whitby, YO21 1HL 01947 820333
Whitby Wildlife Sanctuary, Broomsfield Farm, YO22 4NW 07342173724
Camping, Caravans & Cabins:
Hooks House Farm: 01947 880283
Middlewood Farm: 01947 880414
Activities:
Croft Farm Trekking Centre 07712 472896
Farsyde Riding Centre: 01947 880249
North Yorkshire Off Road Centre: 07787 555060
Trailways Cycle Hire: 01947 820207
Health & Therapy:
Shambala Healing, Ramsdale, YO22 4QN 07880 732115
ThreatTherapy, Chapel Street, Robin Hood’s Bay. 07946 399622
29Regular Local Events
Pub Quizes:
The Victoria Hotel Monday’s 9.30pm
The Hare & Hounds, Hawsker Tuesday’s 9.30pm
The Laurel Wednesday’s 9.30pm
The Flask Inn Friday’s 9pm
Ye Dolphin Sunday’s 9.00pm
Live Music:
Ye Dolphin: Jam Session, Blues & Rock - Mondays
Folk Club - 1st & 3rd Fridays of the month - 8.30pm
The Grosvenor Hotel: Most Saturday nights, 9pm.
Steve Phillips & The Rough Diamonds. Tuesdays, 9pm
Folk Weekend:
June, each year. 2020: 5th-7th
Website: http://folkweekend.rhbay.co.uk/
Victorian Weekend:
December, each year. 2020: 4th-6th
Facebook Page:
https://www.facebook.com/RobinHoodsBayVictorianWeekend/
Village Hall:
See website for any upcoming events.
Website: http://villagehall.rhbay.co.uk/
Many events can also be checked out by getting a copy of “Bayfair” from one
of the local shops.
30Cinder Track Link Map
The Cinder Track runs from Whitby, through the edges of
Robin Hood’s Bay, and on to Scarborough. The track now
forms part of Route 1 of The National Cycle Network and is
34.4km (21.5 miles) long.
The Bay to Whitby section is 10.5km (6.5 miles) long and
takes about 2.5 - 3 hours on a gentle walk.
The Bay to Ravenscar section is 7.2km (4.5 miles) & takes
about 2 hours 20 minutes to walk. People sometimes get a
little lost where the track enters Robin Hood’s Bay.
The insert map shows the easiest route to picking up The
Cinder Track again.
31Cleveland Way Link Map
The Cleveland Way, or rather this section of it, runs from
Whitby, through Robin Hood’s Bay and on to Scarborough.
Sections of the cliff path are subject to erosion so please
BE AWARE as parts of the path are close to the cliff edge.
The Bay to Whitby section is 12km (7 miles) long and takes
about 2.5 - 3 hours to walk at a fairly easy pace.
The Bay to Ravenscar section is 10km (6.25 miles) and
takes about 2.5 hours to walk. People sometimes get a little
lost as the trail enters Robin Hood’s Bay. The insert map
shows the easiest route to picking up The Cleveland Way
again.
32Getting to Boggle Hole
By Car: Take the blue circle road route through Fylingthorpe,
past Fyling Hall School & Fyling Old Hall Farm on towards
South Hall Farm and Mill Beck Farm, where the car park
is on the right. Park up at the car park and then it’s a short
walk down to the Youth Hostel which has no parking.
By Foot: Take the yellow circle route to the bottom of Bay.
Go up the steps at the side of the Old Coast Guard Station,
down the other side to the Quarterdeck & take the signed
pathway on the right up to the cliff path (Cleveland Way).
If the tide is out far enough (CHECK TIDE TIMES) the red
circle alternative route along the beach can be taken.
33Local Places of Interest
Facilities for tennis, putting & bowls are normally open to
the public from 11am to 5pm, weather permitting.
Visitors are welcome. Please make sure you wear only ‘flat
soles’ on the bowling green and ‘non-marking’ or ‘white’
soles’ on the tennis court.
34The Bay Museum
The museum is located on Fisherhead in lower Bay. After
you cross over the small bridge below Muir Lea Stores, turn
right up “Jim Bell’s Style”. Follow the pathway to Fisherhead
& the museum is behind the old church down on the right.
Website: http://museum.rhbay.co.uk
Admission: Free - donations always welcome.
Opening Times: Usually School & Bank Holidays.
(see website for up to date details).
Notes: “A History of Robin Hood’s Bay” by Barrie Farnill
has been called the best book on Robin Hood’s Bay that
has ever been written. This has now been republished & is
available at the museum and some local shops - please,
just ask.
“Free Trading In Robin Hood’s Bay 1600-1840’s” by Dennis
Crosby has also just been published in March, 2019.
35Local History Archives
The local history archives are found in “The Upper Room”
of the Methodist Church on Wesley Road. Walk up Wesley
Road to the church then follow the path round to the right
to the outer door. Enter here, turn left & go up the stairs to
the door marked “The Upper Room”. Simply knock & go in.
Website: http://history.rhbay.co.uk
Admission: Free - donations always welcome.
Opening Times:Mondays (except Bank holidays) 2pm-4pm
Notes: Naturally, archive material cannot be taken away.
They can & do undertake research on behalf of members
of the public, but request payment for research taking
longer than 1hr.
Further information: Email - fylingdaleshistory@gmail.com
or call 01947 880906.
36Old St Stephen’s Church
The church is located on the B1447 at the crossroads of
Raw Lane, Raw Pasture Bank & High Lane. It’s a 10 minute
walk from the Station Car Park.
Website: http://oldststephens.rhbay.co.uk
Admission: Free - donations always welcome.
Opening Times: Daily throughout the year. (See website).
Notes: Rebuilt on an existing site in 1822 the church is still
consecrated. Its unique layout is fascinating and includes a
3-deck pulpit. A leaflet guiding you on a churchyard walk is
available in the church.
Special events are still held in the church from time to time.
The X93 Arriva bus also stops at the church. There are no
toilet facilities at this location.
37The Lifeboat House
The Lifeboat House was run by the RNLI from 1881 to its closure
in 1931. A board on the back wall of the shelter area lists the details
of the rescues undertaken by the brave & dauntless lifeboatmen,
saving a total of 91 lives. The building now serves as public toilets
with a disabled toilet in the centre section available with a Radar
Key.
The Fluke Anchor to the side played its part as a ‘holdfast’ during
launching & retrieval of the lifeboats.
The ‘Fish’ in ‘The Dock’ has been used as an RNLI collecting box
from before 1887.
38Sea Wall Mosaic
The Sea Wall Mosaic is a 50 metre art installation by Ruth
Wilkinson titled ‘The Story of Bay - Footprints Through
Time.’ The project was commissioned by the North York
Moors National Park Authority who asked the artist to draw
on ideas contributed by residents of the village, visitors,
local artists and historians.
Using 300,000 tiles, or tesserae, this installation is part of
the “Sea Life, See Life” project & was funded through the
Coastal Communities Fund. Taking 15 months to design
and create, it was installed in 2016.
Website: http://www.ruthwilkinson.co.uk
The mosaic follows a time-line from the Jurassic period
to modern day covering a number of subjects including
smuggling, shipwrecks, storms, fishing, industry, wildlife
and tourism.
39Peak Alum Works
The old alum works ruins are found on the Cleveland Way
cliff path not far from Ravenscar but can be reached from
either direction. Established c.1650, the first alum works
continued until 1862, though there was not continuous
activity throughout that whole period.
Website: http://www.historicengland.org.uk
Admission: N/A Opening Times: N/A
Notes: Urine, collected from cities, was used in processing
alum. It is reported that in Newcastle taverns, sailors would
ask “What you carrying on your ship?” Not wanting to admit
it, some would mention some fancy cargo, but sailors who
thought they were telling lies would say, “No, you’re taking
the p*** aren’t you”? Perhaps the likely origin of the saying.
40Ravenscar Seal Colony
Seal Colony Notice: If you should ever encounter an ill or injured
seal, keep your distance & try telephoning:
Scarborough Sealife Centre................ 01723 373414
RSPCA................................................................ 01723 371935
British Divers Marine Life Rescue... 01825 765546/
... 07787433412 (out of hours)
Access By Beach: Allow about 1.5 hours to walk there & 1.5/2 hours
to walk back. BE AWARE - check the tide times as Stoupe Beck &
Boggle Hole may be your only 2 places to come off the beach &
take the cliff path back to Bay if the tide catches you out.
Access By Road & Foot: Park at Ravenscar. Follow the path shown
on the map down to the beach. BE AWARE - parts of the path
are very steep & subject to erosion. Wear suitable footware. Both
common & grey seal colonies thrive at Ravenscar. Common seal
pup in June & July, grey seals come ashore to pup in November.
Please take care NOT TO DISTURB these colonies. If you do see
the seals on the beach, avoid getting too close as your scent on
the pups may prevent the parents from returning. Dogs should be
on a lead and kept well at a distance as they can easily frighten the
seals. Leave well before high tide even approaches.
41Look Out For...
The plaque on the wall of The Bay Hotel reminds us that J
Arthur Rank’s first feature film “The Turn of The Tide” was
filmed in Robin Hood’s Bay.
Alfred Wainwright described this long distance walk in his
1973 book “A Coast to Coast Walk.” The recommended
route, since updated, takes people around 10-14 days to
complete. The plaque is also on the Bay Hotel’s wall.
Leo Walmsley wrote his “Bramblewick” series, about
Yorkshire fishermen in the 1930s. His “Three Fevers” book
was the basis for J Arthur Rank’s first feature film “Turn of
The Tide”. The plaque is in King Street.
The plaque, near the top of ‘Bay Bank’, commemorates
the most incredible effort of the lifeboat crew & people of
Whitby, Hawsker & Bay to rescue the crew of the “Visitor”
shipwrecked off Robin Hood’s Bay.
... more little gems of history can be found all around Bay.
42A Little Further Afield
Whitby: Whitby Tourism Information Centre,
Langborne Rd, Whitby YO21 1DN 01723 383636
1. Captain Cook Memorial Museum
Grape Lane, Whitby, YO22 4BA 01947 601900
2. The Dracula Experience
5 Marine Parade, Whitby, YO21 3PR 01947 601923
3. The Endeavour Experience
Endeavour Wharf, Whitby, YO21 1DN 01947 600511
4. St Mary’s Church
Abbey Plain, Whitby, YO22 4JR
5. Whitby Abbey
Abbey Lane, Whitby YO22 4JT
6. Whitby Museum
Pannett Park, Whitby, YO21 1RE 01947 602908
7. Whitby Harbour
Boat Trips, Shops, Amusements, Lighthouse, Piers etc.
8. The Whitby Jet Heritage Centre
123B Church Lane Whitby, YO22 4DE 01947 821530
9. W Hamond Museum of Whitby Jet
Wesley Hall, Church Street 01947 667453
10. 199 Steps
Between Whitby Abbey and the end of Church Lane.
11. Westcliff
Whalebone Arch, Cook Monument, Pavillion, Crazy Golf. and more
43A Little Further Afield 2
1. Nearby:
Falling Foss Tea Garden & Woods. YO22 5JD 07723 477929
May Beck – car park, picnic area & walks..
2. Sneaton:
Beacon Farm, Beacon Way, YO22 5HS - Ice Creams & Tea Room 01947 605212
3. Ruswarp:
Ruswarp Pleasure Boats, The Carrs, YO21 1RL 01947 601610
Miniature Railway, The Carrs, YO21 1RL 01947 600109
4. Sleights:
Riverside Café at Perry’s Plants, YO21 1RR. Includes, putting & croquet lawns.
5. Ravenscar:
National Trust Coastal Centre, Peakside, YO13 0NE 01723 870138
WW2 Radar Station, between Cinder Track & Cleveland Way a little past Raven Hall.
6. Sandsend:
Beach. Mulgrave Woods - car park near Bridge Cottage Bistro, YO21 3SU
7. Grosmont:
Railway Station & Sheds, Steam Trains. Front Street. Car Park YO22 5QE
8. Goathland:
Car Park: at junction of The Green and Beck Hole Road, YO22 5LX.
Train Station – “Hogsmeade Station” in the Harry Potter films.
Village – “Adensfield” in the tv series “Heartbeat”. Malyon Spout - Waterfall.
Beck Hole - waterfall, walks and a wonderfully small, quaint pub.
Dalby: (off map)
Dalby Forest (Visitors Centre): YO18 7LT. Walks & Cycling. 01751 460295
Dalby Go Ape.YO18 7LT 01603 895500
44Petrol Stations
1. Spar, Stakesby: Castle Rd, Whitby, YO21 3LG. 6am - 11pm
2. Harrisons: 6 Upgang La, Whitby, YO21 3DS. 6am - 11pm
3. Spar, Four Lane Ends: 5 Guisborough Rd, Whitby, YO211LY. 6am - 10pm
4. Sainsburys: Stainsacre La, Whitby, YO22 4NL. 7am - 11pm
5. Ruswarp Service Station: Sneaton La, Ruswarp, YO22 5HL
Mon - Fri, 6.45am - 5.30pm, Sat, 7.30am - 2pm
On A171 to Scarborough: Jet Petrol Station at The Flask Inn YO22 4QH
(Off map) Mon - Fri. 7.30am - 7.oopm, Sat, 8.30am - 6pm
Sun, 9.30 - 6.00pm
45Wider Area Maps
A general outlook of the roads in & around the 2 villages of
Robin Hood’s Bay & Fylingthorpe along with the winding
lanes & homes that make up the collection of old farmsteads
known as Raw.
The parish of “Fylingdales” extends beyond what you see
here & shares its name with the RAF radar & early warning
station, originally planned to be sited in the parish at Grouse
Hill near The Flask Inn. Coastal erosion concerns led to the
RAF base being built at its present location, Snod Hill.
46Area Map
This part of North Yorkshire’s coast is more or less bounded
by the sea on one side & the North Yorkshire Moors on the
other. The main road covering this area is the A171.
When an accident occurs on this road there are few options
left other than a long detour. Sometimes it may depend
on exactly where on the A171 road the incident occurs or
where you are at the time. Having a road atlas, OS map or
other similar item for the area is highly recommended to
cover this unwelcome possibility.
47Publications
Free-Trading in Robin Hood’s Bay 1600-1840s
by Dennis Crosby
A local history study of Free-Trading, or smuggling, on the
North Yorkshire Coast. This book looks at the involvement
of the inhabitants of Robin Hood’s Bay in the trade and its
influence on the lives of future generations of one of its
families.
Dennis Crosby is a local resident of the area and his family’s
history in the village stretches a long way back. The book
has taken a lot of research and time to produce. It was
published in March, 2019 and is available in a number of
local shops.
48Publications 2
Robin Hood’s Bay As It Was
by J. Robin Lidster.
A pictorial history to show the life of the village around the
1900s using photos & contemporary records.
A Walk Round the Old Village of Robin Hood’s Bay.
A Bayfair publication. Recommended.
Exploring many of the hidden charms & history or Robin
Hood’s Bay.
A History of Robin Hood’s Bay
by Barrie Farnill.
From earlier geological times to present day with photos
from the Robin Lidster Collection. Recommended.
Bayfair:
a monthly, local publication of local news, reports, events &
services. Available at local stores.
Bayfair Website: https://www.bayfair.co.uk/
49Publications 3
A Rum Do!
by Patricia Labistour.
A history of smuggling in the Robin Hood’s Bay area in the
18th century.
Robin Hood’s Bay & Fylingthorpe Through Time.
by Robin Lidster.
Well known streets & famous faces & what they meant to
the local people in the 19th & into the 20th century.
Staithes, Runswick & Robin Hood’s Bay through the
Magic Lantern.
by Andrew Gill.
Glass ‘magic lantern’ projection slides from the Keasbury-
Gorden Photographic Archive.
Robin Hood’s Bay, The Postcard Collection.
by Robin Lidster.
A journey into the former fishing village’s past through a
selection of postcards.
50Publications 4
“Three Fevers”, “Phantom Lobster”, “Sally Lunn”
by Leo Walmsley.
Collectively known as the “Bramblewick” trilogy and set in
and around Robin Hood’s Bay.
Leo Walmsley Society website: http://www.walmsleysoc.org
“Ravenscar - The Town That Never Was”
- various authors
1. Robert Marshall 2. Simon M. Rhodes
51Publications 5
Shadowmancer
by GP Taylor.
A tale of epic battle, packed with history, folklore &
smuggling set around Robin Hood’s Bay & Whitby.
The Shadowmancer Returns
by GP Taylor.
The battle continues in this sequel to ‘Shadowmancer’.
Voices from the Sea
by John Gilman.
The story of restless spirits caught in the ancient fishing
village of Robin Hood’s Bay.
Lady Mary’s Journal:
A Victorian Lady on holiday in Robin Hood’s Bay,
13 July -3 August 1895.
Lady Mary Wentworth-Fitzwilliam,
Presented by Mary Patrick Neads & Patricia Labistour.
52Cash Points
Cash can be withdrawn via the Post Office in Robin Hood’s
Bay located inside Station Road Stores.
When that is closed there are options in Whitby. Not every
Cash point / ATM is shown but here are 5 to give you every
chance of being able to get cash out when banks, post
offices and certain shops are closed.
1. Sainsburys Stainsacre Ln, Whitby YO22 4NL
2. Co-op Langborne Rd, Whitby YO21 1YW
3. HSBC & other banks Baxtergate, Whitby, YO21 1BD
4. Spar/Petrol Station Castle Road, Whitby, YO21 3LG
5. Spar/Petrol Station Guisborough Rd, Whitby, YO21 1LY
53Useful Links
Transport:
Bus: Arriva X93 & Timetable https://www.arrivabus.co.uk/north-east/ser-
vices/x93---middlesbroughto-scarborough/
NYMoors Railway https://www.nymr.co.uk/
Steam Train, Whitby-Pickering Timetable https://www.nymr.co.uk/pages/
category/timetable
Train. Whitby-Middlesbrough, Eskdale Line Timetable https://www.
thetrainline.com/train-times/whitby-to-middlesbrough
Train. Scarborough – York Timetable https://www.thetrainline.com/
train-times/scarborough-to-york
Local Activities:
Croft Farm Trekking Centre https://www.facebook.com/croftfarmtrek-
kingcentre
Farsyde Riding Centre https://www.farsydefarmcottages.co.uk/horse_
riding/
North Yorkshire Off Road Centre http://www.nyoffroad.co.uk/
RHB Tourism Association See & Do page https://www.robin-hoods-bay.
co.uk/directory/see-do/shops-businessesamenities
RHB Tourism Association Webcam page https://robin-hoods-bay.
co.uk/webcam
RHB Tourism Association What’s On page https://robin-hoods-bay.
co.uk/whats-on
54Useful Links 2:
Local Activities (Continued):
Trailways Cycle Hire
https://www.trailways.com/
Village Hall
http://villagehall.rhbay.co.uk/
Local Places to Visit:
Falling Foss Tea Garden
https://www.fallingfossteagarden.co.uk/
Fylingdales Historical Archives
http://history.rhbay.co.uk/
Ghost Walks
https://www.whitbystoryteller.co.uk/the-robin-hoods-bay-ghost-walk/
National Trust Old Coastguard Station
https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/yorkshire-coast/features/the-story-of-
the-old-coastguard-station
Old St Stephen’s Church
http://oldststephens.rhbay.co.uk/
Peak Alum Works
https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/yorkshire-coast/features/how-alum-
shaped-the-yorkshire-coast
Robin Hood’s Bay Museum
http://museum.rhbay.co.uk/
Sea Wall Mosaic
http://www.ruthwilkinson.co.uk/commissions/robin-hoods-bay-sea-
wall-mosaic/
55Useful Links 3:
First Aid Tips:
St John’s Ambulance First Aid for Parents
https://www.sja.org.uk/sja/first-aid-advice/first-aid-for-parents.aspx
Events:
Folk Weekend
http://folkweekend.rhbay.co.uk/
Victorian Weekend
https://www.facebook.com/RobinHoodsBayVictorianWeekend/
Village Hall Events
http://villagehall.rhbay.co.uk/
Local Information & Publications:
Bayfair: Local Monthly Magazine
https://www.bayfair.co.uk/
Leo Walmsley Society
http://www.walmsleysoc.org/
North Yorkshire Parks
https://www.facebook.com/RobinHoodsBayVictorianWeekend/
Tide Times
https://www.tideschart.com/United-Kingdom/England/Redcar-and-
Cleveland/Robin-Hoods-Bay-Beach/
RHB Tourist Association
https://www.robin-hoods-bay.co.uk/
56Useful Links 4:
Caravans, Camping & Groups:
Boggle Hole Youth Hostel
https://www.yha.org.uk/hostel/yha-boggle-hole
Demesne Farm Holiday Cottages
http://www.demesnefarmhc.co.uk/
Hooks House Farm Caravan and Camping
https://www.hookshousefarm.co.uk/
Middlewood Farm Holiday Park
https://www.middlewoodfarm.com/
The Old School House: School & Group Accommodation Centre
https://www.old-school-house.co.uk/
Informative Websites:
Old Photographs and Maps
https://www.francisfrith.com/robin-hood-s-bay
57End Words
Robin Hood’s Bay makes a great base for exploring the wider
area. Naturally, how much can be explored will depend on the
length of your stay.
Check out the RHB Walks website for additional material both on
Robin Hood’s Bay and the surrounding area along with some free
downloads to keep kids and adults alike happy and occupied
especially on rainy days.
Additional material can also be found on the Facebook page:
“Robin Hood’s Bay Walks”
The guide will be updated each year where needed and I’m
happy to receive suggestions for additional topics etc at...
info@rhbwalks.co.uk
Do please remember “Safety First” and check out the tide times
whenever you go on to the beach. Knowing whether the tide is
going out, on the turn, or coming in, can make a big difference to
your plans and safety.
A simple internet search for “Tide Times Robin Hood’s Bay” will
get you the info and a local “Tide Times” booklet covering the
whole year is also available at a number of local shops.
Help us keep the 2 villages in the best order we can by placing
litter in the nearest bins and naturally always carry the ‘poop bags’
when out walking dogs.
The council & local volunteers do lots of work to keep the place
tidy & a delight to visit but all additional efforts help immensely.
Have a wonderful time & explore away to your hearts content.
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