Robin Hood’s Bay

Robin Hood’s Bay is a stunning fishing village perched on the North Yorkshire coast. Famous for its historic association with smugglers, it has a beautiful sandy beach, twisting cobbled streets lined with independent shops and wonderful clifftop views along the coast.

Robin Hood's Bay beach, with the houses of the village perched along the shore line and a cliff running along the coast.

I’ve been to Robin Hood’s Bay quite a few times since I moved to Yorkshire – it’s definitely worth the drive to get there! There is a wonderful circular walk starting from the car park at the top of the village. This walk is beautiful, especially in summer when the hedges and flowers are in full bloom, and on a sunny day the sea could almost be the Mediterranean as it is so blue!

If you don’t fancy a longer walk there is plenty to occupy you in the village. Park at the Station Car Park (pay and display) at the top of the hill as there is very limited parking in the village and it is difficult to navigate the streets in a car. Walk down the hill and enjoy the view over the village to the North Sea. Once in the village browse the shops, stop for lunch or visit the village’s tiny museum (free entry, not dog friendly).

Two beach goers are silhouetted on a narrow strip of sand running into the sea.  The Yorkshire Coast towards Ravenscar is in the background.

There are a whole host of independent businesses in Robin Hood’s Bay, many of which are dog friendly. Lots of them are also focussed on the fact that for many Robin’s Hood Bay marks the end of the Coast to Coast walk (which is on my walking bucket list!). If you visit, make sure you take the time to call in to one of the cafes and relax with a drink and something to eat, and enjoy the views or a bit of people watching. I have taken shelter from sudden downpours in a dog friendly cafe on many occasions!

The beach at Robin Hood’s Bay is dog friendly year round, and you will encounter plenty of other dog walkers on the beach. Merry especially loves splashing around in the rock pools and swimming in the sea! Robin Hood’s Bay is part of the ‘Dinosaur Coast’ and fossil hunters also like to comb the beach for specimens. Coupled with its family friendly nature, it is best to visit this beach during the week or out of season, as it can get busy in summer.

Merry, a blue roan cocker spaniel, has just emerged from the sea after a swim and is dripping wet.

Overall dog friendly rating – 5/5. Robin Hood’s Bay gets full marks from us – beautiful sandy beach for running and swimming (please pick up poo and dispose of in the bins provided), miles of coastal walks, dog friendly shop and cafes – there’s simply nothing Robin Hood’s Bay doesn’t offer to dogs and their owners!

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14 Comments

  1. June 6, 2020 / 2:19 pm

    Thank you! Glad you enjoyed it ๐Ÿ™‚

  2. June 8, 2020 / 2:25 pm

    Wow! This is wonderful. Would love to visit the place someday ๐Ÿ˜

  3. Shelley Whittaker
    June 8, 2020 / 3:16 pm

    We are based in York and definitely do not visit the coast enough. We had lunch at a pub in Robin Hood’s Bay a couple of years ago and I would love to go back. Hopefully when a couple more things open up we can make a day trip of it. Thanks for sharing your lovely pictures!

  4. June 8, 2020 / 3:18 pm

    Iโ€™m glad you enjoyed it! It really is a beautiful spot ๐Ÿ™‚

  5. Stacey
    June 8, 2020 / 7:29 pm

    Gorgeous photos and really nice and helpful blog , I going to go here for sure!

  6. June 8, 2020 / 7:30 pm

    Iโ€™m so glad you found it helpful! Enjoy your visit ๐Ÿ™‚

  7. June 9, 2020 / 2:17 pm

    Looks really nice! I love the wet dog photo, so cute!

  8. June 9, 2020 / 5:36 pm

    Great tips and such a cute Pointer. Would love to go to the UK.

  9. June 10, 2020 / 10:18 am

    Thank you for sharing, I am looking at ideas where to go this Sunday as I will have my car back, and as I big fan of Yorkshire, this looks like a place to go. Bit a distance to drive, but it will be worth it! ๐Ÿ™‚ I will let you know how I get on. Your doggo is super cute! ๐Ÿ™‚

  10. June 10, 2020 / 10:49 am

    Iโ€™ve never been to Robin Hoodโ€™s Bay, but it looks stunning! I will definitely be persuading my boyfriend to go there with me ASAP. Thanks for sharing ๐Ÿ˜Š

  11. June 10, 2020 / 10:50 am

    So pleased you enjoyed it! Itโ€™s a lovely place ๐Ÿ˜Š

  12. June 11, 2020 / 9:39 pm

    I had never heard of Robin Hood’s Bay before, but it looks like a lovely place to visit. Great pics! And it’s good to know that the beach is dog-friendly. If we ever make it over there with our pup, I bet she’d love it. Thanks for sharing!

  13. June 11, 2020 / 9:43 pm

    Itโ€™s super dog friendly and a lovely day out. I hope you enjoy it!