Natural landmarks · Yorkshire & the Humber
Robin Hood’s Bay
In or near Robin Hood's Bay.
Robin Hood’s Bay — a natural feature in england yorkshire.
Tom Courtney — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Nearest railway station
- Ruswarp · 9.5 km
- Dog-friendly
About
Robin Hood’s Bay is a named natural feature in england yorkshire, recorded in the GeoNames UK gazetteer. British landmarks of this type are typically marked on Ordnance Survey maps and recorded in the national gazetteer for cartographic and navigational reference. Coordinates and feature classification are sourced from the GeoNames open dataset.
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Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Robin Hood's Bay: Maw Wyke to Beast Cliff SSSI
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: North York Moors SSSI
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Robin Hood’s Bay is a coastal village located in Yorkshire. This natural landmark features dramatic cliffs and a picturesque shoreline, characterised by its steep, narrow streets and historic fishing cottages. The area is known for its geological significance and offers opportunities for walking along scenic coastal paths. Visitors can expect a blend of natural beauty and local history in this coastal setting.
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- Coordinates
- 54.4247, -0.5022
- District
- North Yorkshire
- Parish
- Fylingdales
- Postcode
- YO13 0NQ
- Parliamentary constituency
- Scarborough and Whitby
- Nearest railway station
- Ruswarp — 9.5 km
Sources
- manual: geonames-3236123 (CC BY 4.0)
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Where to eat & stay near Robin Hood’s Bay
Places to stay
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Robin Hood’s Bay?
- Robin Hood’s Bay is in Yorkshire, United Kingdom (postcode YO13 0NQ), in the parish of Fylingdales.
- What is Robin Hood’s Bay?
- Robin Hood’s Bay — a natural feature in england yorkshire.
- How do I get to Robin Hood’s Bay?
- The nearest railway station is Ruswarp, about 9.5 km away. Drivers can use postcode YO13 0NQ.
- Is Robin Hood’s Bay a protected site?
- Yes — Robin Hood’s Bay is part of the Robin Hood's Bay: Maw Wyke to Beast Cliff SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the North York Moors SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- How do I get to Robin Hood’s Bay?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode YO13 0NQ. It sits within the Scarborough and Whitby parliamentary constituency.