You can see thousands of birds flying above you and stop at a number of ancient settlements on the way. We've enjoyed many trips to Ravenscar and its picture-perfect neighbour, the old, quaint fishing village, Robin Hood's Bay. This is truly a wonderful location for a coastal walk and someone who is certainly a fan of the area is Vicki Broadbent, a former Yorkshire resident and founder of the family blog Honest Mum. It also has a lot of interest geologically - Peak Fault and the concentric rings visible from Ravenscar at low tide are of particular interest. “The scenery varies from season to season, in springtime, the bay is predominantly yellow as the Gorse comes into bloom and in late summer purple as the moorland heather flowers. Take a stroll across Haworth Moor, through Penistone Hill Country Park, to reach the Brontë Waterfall then stop and take it in, before you visit Top Withens, the basis for Wuthering Heights, and Lower Laithe Reservoir. From here, make your way past Ness Point, a particularly tough part that requires you to navigate past a series of jagged rocks. Therefore, much of the coastal paths are well-signposted and regularly maintained.”. You’ll kick things off in the town centre at West View Park before you take the Dales Way Link towards the top of the moor. © 2020 Raven Hall Hotel. Credit: Clare Black licensed under Creative Commons for commercial use. The Ilkley Moor Circular starts at West View Park, 3 College Drive, Ilkley, West Yorkshire, LS29 9TY. For more tips, guides, and advice, make sure to visit our blog. It’s an 8-mile route that’s as popular as it is beautiful, so expect to meet many a passing walker here. Being Yorkshire-born, I always feel instantly at home there. Whether you’re an experienced walker or just enjoying a family day out, this 5-mile walk will blow your socks off. © 2020 Raven Hall Hotel. You’ll pass Beamsley Hospital along the way, a unique circular landmark from 1593 that is now a holiday home. This walk is also a great choice for those using public transportation, as there are bus and train connections to Whitby, and regular bus service between Robin Hood's Bay and Whitby.”, Maja also told us what she believes makes Yorkshire the perfect location for coastal walks: “I think Yorkshire's coastal walks are so unique simply because of the diversity of the coast itself. Next, head across Great Ayton Moor to the Captain Cook Monument, dedicated to the local explorer, before you return to the beginning and into The Royal Oak for a well deserved pint. This particular spot is somewhere Paul Beal loves when it comes to coastal walks: “Another coastal walk I particularly enjoy is around Flamborough Head, taking in North Landing and Thornwick Bay. All rights reserved. Credit: Tony Coates licensed under Creative Commons for commercial use. You’ll then head inland through the pretty Hinterland and Borrowby Dale, before you get back to where you started. First, make your way to St Leonard’s, an ancient Norman chapel. The Hubberholme Circular is one of the hardest but most rewarding walks through the Yorkshire Dales. This 4-mile route is one of the best coastal walks in Yorkshire and it starts with an idyllic mix of narrow ginnels, multi-coloured houses and North Sea vistas before you head along the clifftops to your second destination, the fishing town of Port Mulgrave. The walk … You can start at the craggy heights of Ravenscar and enjoy the stunning clifftop views available as you make your way along the coast and Cleveland Way National Trail. I also think coastal walks in Yorkshire are special due to the fact that much of the coast is part of a National Trail, the Cleveland Way. The Flamborough Head Circular walk starts at St Oswald’s Church, 1 Church Street, Flamborough, Bridlington, North Yorkshire, YO15 1PE. You can enjoy stunning views of the cliffs of Boulby, before you make your way back to the start by going inland via Hinterland and Borrowby Dale. The area has lots of wildlife too. Cliff-side walking isn’t for the faint-hearted, but the terrain is fairly straightforward and the area is home to thousands of birds. For those who only fancy a walk-in one direction, you can always park at Runswick, catch the 10-minute bus to Staithes and then enjoy the delights of this coastal walk in one direction – something that National Trail recommends. Bays, caves, arches, stacks, stumps and wave-cut platforms, all part of the coastal erosion process, feature prominently in this area.”. In one deep dell is Staithes, the original work place of Captain Cook and a lovely old fishing village full of charm and character. First, make your way to St Leonard’s, an ancient Norman chapel. 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You can even combine these two gorgeous Yorkshire coastal areas and walk between them for a truly picture-perfect coastal walk. The Great Ayton Circular is one of the best walks you can do in the North York Moors. You’ll start in the village before climbing up to the Beacon where you can stop to appreciate the stunning views across Wharfedale before you cross the water at Kex Beck and ramble through Beamsley Moor. Whatever you decide, finishing back at Raven Hall for a refreshment will cap off a memorable walk. Starting off in Runswick Bay, this former fishing village is just a short distance from Whitby. The Whernside Circular starts at Ribblehead Station, North Yorkshire, LA6 3JF. Credit: Matt Buck licensed under Creative Commons for commercial use. This is only a short walk along the cliff tops, but as you come close to Staithes the view of the village from the cliff top is absolutely stunning, I have never tired of it.”, This walk is along the coast at Bempton Cliffs and Flamborough Head. Skip to content. You’ll see the place that inspired the family’s literary settings as you pass the flowing streams, awesome moorland and breathtaking views over the Pennine Hills. Ravenscar to Robin Hood’s Bay is a lovely walk which is about four miles long with a return loop available (11 miles) that takes you inland to enjoy the area’s beautiful North York Moors. Beamsley is a picturesque village on the very edge of the Yorkshire Dales National Park and this easy circular walk seamlessly blends nature and history. Yorkshire is full of natural wonders just waiting to be discovered and the best way to do it is on two feet, so why not head out into the countryside and follow one of these beautiful circular walks? The cliffs are fascinating and the views amazing. Michael B Shannon, a travel and walking guides blogger, only had positive things to say when speaking to us about this particular walk: “Robin Hood's Bay is perhaps one of the most scenic bays in the country. It’s a mammoth 9.6-mile route that starts by going up Birk’s Fell, where you can look out across the stunning open moorland with incredible 360° views before you pass landmarks like Moss Top, Sugar Loaf and the Horse Head. On any stretch, you can see dramatic cliff tops with waves crashing beneath, beautiful sandy bays and delightfully historic fishing villages with cobbled streets and unique shops.”.