- On trail 15.7 mi 25.3 km
- Walking time 7–8 h
- Ascent 560 m 1,850 ft
- Descent 600 m 1,950 ft
- Difficulty Moderate
Smugglers' coves, wooded bays and the long rise to Ravenscar.
Section 8: Robin Hood's Bay to Scarborough map
Example stay Clifton Hotel Scarborough (opens in a new tab)
Cross-check: National Trails route description . Opened 29 October 2026. The distance at the top of this page is measured between these ends. The route page's miles stay in the answers below.
The walk
Twice the path plunges to sea level, at Boggle Hole and Stoupe Beck, and twice it climbs back out. A long, gradual rise takes you to Ravenscar and the ruins of its alum works, where seals are sometimes seen offshore. Later the wooded bay at Hayburn Wyke hides a waterfall and a pebble beach. These short climbs tire you more than the map suggests.
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Start of section
Robin Hood's Bay
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Boggle Hole and Stoupe Beck
Two sudden drops to sea level, with steep climbs back out. Boggle Hole has a youth hostel by the beach.
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Ravenscar
The top of a long, gradual climb, with refreshments, toilets and the remains of the alum works. Seals can sometimes be seen offshore.
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Hayburn Wyke
A wooded bay with a waterfall and a pebble beach. Its wooden steps are slippery when wet, and the inn is close by.
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End of section
Scarborough
Section 8: Robin Hood's Bay to Scarborough overview
The ground
- Cliff path
- Steps
- Wooded bays
A string of short, steep drops and climbs that add up over the day. More up and down than the cliffs before Robin Hood's Bay. The last section, to Filey, is the easiest on the coast.
Stops
Refreshments
- Boggle Hole youth hostel
- Ravenscar
- Hayburn Wyke Inn
- Scarborough
Toilets
- Ravenscar
Before you go
Opposite direction
Scarborough to Robin Hood's Bay
Leaving Scarborough under the castle, the first real climb is in and out of Hayburn Wyke. From Ravenscar the path drops twice to sea level before the lanes of Robin Hood's Bay.
End of section
Robin Hood's Bay
Robin Hood's Bay to Scarborough FAQ
How long is Robin Hood's Bay to Scarborough?
The route page lists 12 miles (19.3 km). The distance at the top of this page is measured between these ends.
How hard is this section?
Tiring rather than technical. The drops to Boggle Hole and Stoupe Beck, the climb to Ravenscar and the steps at Hayburn Wyke add up, and it is the longest day on our 9-, 10- and 11-day plans.
Can I download a GPX for Robin Hood's Bay to Scarborough?
Yes. Use the GPX button at the top of this page. It is this section's line, for Garmin, Komoot, or your phone. Open the planner if you want a file built around your overnight stops.
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