Robin Hoods Bay – Medium

Walk

This is a medium walk around the picturesque coastal village of Robin Hoods Bay due to steep walking on the cliff edges which result in stunning views - definitely take your camera but don't get too close to the edge!

Getting there

From Middlesbrough you need to go up Ormesby Bank and turn left at the roundabout leading to Middlesbrough Road. Keep straight ahead at the roundabouts and follow the signs to Whitby on the A171. Go right when you reach Whitby staying on the A171 and then turn left onto the B1647 to head down into Robin Hoods Bay. Park in the car park which is the starting point of the walk.

 

Route of the Robin Hoods Bay Walk

From the car park, instead of following the road down into Robin Hoods Bay turn left and go uphill. Turn right onto a track that leads to a road with a few houses on and turn right onto a track which is part of the Cleveland Way. This will take you to the cliff edge for stunning views. Follow this track which can get steep and slightly precarious for 2.5 miles. Get your camera ready!

 

                                          Look behind you for some stunning views of the bay

You will now be heading onto the cliff edge part of the Cleveland Way - these are by far the best spots for amazing views of the cliff edges and the sheer drop below.

 

 Keeping on the Cleveland Way, you eventually reach a holiday park with caravans. Turn left

over the field and cross over to an unused railway track. The

track is popular with cyclists so keep

vigilant for them, you should hear them

coming.

This path will take you back onto the road you started on your journey. Head down to Robin Hoods Bay for an ice cream...