Scarborough to Robin Hood's Bay

(Our overall day number 60 - Part of The KC3 ECP Leg 54a - Filey to Whitby)

Scarborough to Robin Hood's Bay

25th June 2024 | Miles 16.1 | Elevation gain 2593ft

A long day, and in the heat as well - 16 miles, initially flat around the castle to reach North Sands, then up and along initially open cliff tops with great views, but then several miles on the approach to Ravenscar which are more enclosed behind hedgerows with limited views of the sea, while still steadily climbing. It was a welcome relief to reach Ravenscar, stop for refreshments and then descend for the final three miles to Robin Hood's Bay. There is a final little lung busting stretch to ascend back to the car park at Bank Top!
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Getting there and back
We parked our car at the Bank Top car park in Robin Hood's Bay and then caught the x93 MAX bus from the Thorpe Road bus stop to Scarborough Railway Station. From there it's a ten minute walk down to the Ferris wheel to pick up the path from the day before.
Weather conditions
Warm - slightly overcast and humid
Walking difficulty
Moderate - a lot of elevation but nothing too steep - the length of the walk and the heat at the time made this one feel 'difficult' rather than moderate!

The story of our day in photos

Parking info at Robin Hood's Bay
Awaiting the bus at Robin Hood's Bay
Setting out along the beach at Scarborough
The historic Central Tramway - dates back to 1881
Scarborough's beach front
The Old Harbour at Scarborough
Looking back from North Bay towards the Castle
Calm as a millpond
Another one from North Bay
Climbing onto the cliffs, just after Scalby
View from Scalby towards Cromer Point and Long Nab
Looking back across Scalby Ness Rocks to the castle in the distance
Looking back from near Long Nab
Just rounded Hundale Point, looking towards Beast Cliff, hopefully won't live up to it's name
Dip inland and a little rise at Cloughton Wyke
Elevenses
Looking up the coast from Tindall Point
In the woods near Hayburn Wyke
Climbing up towards Beast Cliff - not that steep but the ascent goes on and on
Close to Ravenscar - looking back at Common Cliff
Ice creams at Ravenscar - the highest point of the walk at 637ft, we arrived here in the nick of time to put a stop to any mutinous thoughts
From Ravenscar, it's pretty much downhill all the way to Robin Hood's Bay
Heading down from Ravenscar
And more down
Robin Hood's Bay
Getting there
Not what we wanted to see - an unexpected extra half mile, and involving an up and a down 😖
Are we nearly there?
End of the day just around the corner
Coming down into Robin Hood's Bay
Last little climb to the car park!
Useful links
The Fisherman's Wife, Whitby
Dinner here on our first night - various versions of fish and chips of course!
Abbey Wharf, Whitby
Trendy spot with good views - more fish and chips!
Saltwater Cafe, Scarborough
Stopped here early on our second days walking, heading out from Scarborough - coffee and a bacon bap
Ravenscar National Trust
Around 13 miles into our longest (and hottest) day of walking, we didn't do any national trust things here, but the shop sold ice cream and soft drinks, very much needed by that point
Whitby Brewery
A welcome refreshment stop, towards the end of our final days walking, just outside the Abbey and a few steps back down into the town
The Duke of York, Whitby
Stopped here for a celebratory drink at the end of our final days walking
Cosa Nostra, Whitby
Final night destination - nice Italian restaurant - pizza/pasta was a really quite welcome change from fish and chips!
Captain Cook Museum, Whitby
Spent an enjoyable hour here on our arrival in Whitby, learning all about Captain James Cook and his voyages
England Coast Path map - Filey to Newport Bridge
Link to gov.uk information about this leg
Whitby Abbey
We didn't go in due to the ridiculous prices they wanted to charge - you can see it from outside anyway and we had a lovely view of it from our accommodation.