Walking Tours & Ghost Walks of Robin Hood's Bay & Whitby

Do you enjoy walking tours?

Do you like to be guided off the beaten track?

Do you like to be chilled to the core?

Do you like to learn more about the past of your surroundings?

Do you love Robin Hood’s Bay and Whitby?

Read on for a selection of Walking Tours, Ghost Walks, Mindful Walks and Downloadable Guides.

Robin Hood’s Bay

Perched on the coast between the surrounding cliffs of Scarborough and Whitby sits a Bay. The backdrop of the Bay is an old Yorkshire fishing village. This is Robin Hood’s Bay, the gem on the picturesque coastal edge of the North York Moors National.

Built on a steep hill the old 17th Century village heads down to the Bay. Winding streets, steep steps and cobbled alleyways make up what was once called Baytown. A maze of a village it’s easy to get lost here in Robin Hood’s Bay. Just all part of the magic of what makes it so special.

Robin Hood’s Bay harbours a deep rooted history of smuggling. The Kings Beck, cottage cellars, secret passages and snickets all helped with the illicit activities. Smuggling of Rum, Tea, Silk and Tobacco. There wasn't a person in the village that didn't participate in the illegal activities. Be it the smuggling, hiding, transporting or protecting of the secret goings on.

Legend has it that contraband could leave the Bay and reach the top of the village without ever seeing daylight.You can still see evidence of Robin Hood’s Bay’s smuggling past to this day and you can learn more at the local museum.

Whitby is just seven miles down the road from Robin Hood’s Bay. Whitby’s Old Town boasts all the same charm as Robin Hood’s Bay.

The Whitby Storyteller 

Rose Rylands otherwise known as The Whitby Storyteller is the wonderful lady behind The Robin Hood’s Bay Ghost Walk. The Robin Hood’s Bay Ghost Walk is an absolute must when visiting Robin Hood’s Bay. A fabulous storyteller there’s not much that Rose doesn't know of the folklore and legends of these parts.

Let Rose take you, your friends or family on your own personal guided walking tour. Rose will take you on a journey through Whitby’s old town. Discover secret histories and take a journey back in time. Listen as Rose recounts tales of legends, villains, ghosts and stories of smuggling.

Walks Available:

Robin Hood’s Bay Ghost Walk

Guided Walking Tours of Whitby

The Whitby Ghost & Dracula Walk

Moors & Coast Adventure Walks

Contact:

01947 841198

info@whitbystoryteller.co.uk

whitbystoryteller.co.uk

Robin Hood’s Bay Walks

Robin Hood’s Bay Walks offer a series of downloadable guides.

The downloadable Guides are photographic Guides. Each Guide is designed to give an introductory flavour of the selection of walks and stunning scenery that surrounds Robin Hood’s Bay. You will also find maps, useful information, need to know information, recommendations and so much more inside each Guide.

You also find a downloadable Treasure Hunt.

Downloadable Guides Include:

Short Guide to Robin Hood’s Bay

Robin Hood’s Bay Guide

Robin Hood’s Bay Walks

Bay to Whitby Photographic Walking Guide

Photographic Treasure Hunt | Robin Hood’s Bay

Contact:

info@rhbwalks.co.uk

rhbwalks.co.uk

Whitby Walks

Let Dr Crank take you on a journey through the streets of Whitby. Listen as he recounts tales of Whitby’s sinister past. Tales of times gone by and gruesome stories.

Stay close to your guide for who knows what lurks on the shadows and the snickers of Whitby.

Chilling Tales of Whitby you may be told:

• The Screaming Tunnel
• Dracula’s Bench
• The Dutchman’s House
• The Burning Girl
• The Headless Horseman
• The Hand of Glory
• The Whitby Witches
• The Barguest Hound
• The Grey Lady
• The Haunted Lighthouse

Walks Available:

Ghost Walk

In Search of Dracula

Private Ghost Walk

Private Dracula Walk

Private History and Heritage Walks

Contact:

07880 801957

whitbywalks@hotmail.com

Whitbywalks.com

Whitby Town Walking Tours

Whitby Town Walking Tours offer a selection of four walking tours. Each tour focuses on a different aspect of the Town. Each Tour is unique and collectively focus on:

The History & importance of Whitby Abbey

The voyages of the great explorer Captain Cook

The poet Caedmon, photographer Frank Meadow Sutcliffe, artist George Weatherill and author Bram Stoker

180 million years of Whitby’s geological history

Tours Available:

Whitby & Whitby Abbey

Voyages of Discovery

Art & Literature

Jurassic Coast

Whitby Town Walking Tours also offer a small selection of App Tours with more coming soon.


Contact:

whitbytownwalkingtours.com

whitbytownwalkingtours@gmail.com 

Adventures for the Soul

The wonderful Alison of Adventures for the Soul offers a range of experiences. Alison works with local experts to bring you the best experiences.

Truly connect with nature, head of the beaten track and enjoy the most stunning of views. You will find Adventures for the Soul Events taking place both in the North York Moors National Park and locations around the UK.

Outdoor Experiences Include:

Dusk and Dark Sky Experiences

Nature Experiences

Slow Travel | Wonderful Walks & Mindful Meanders

Yoga & Outdoor Experiences

Made for You | Small Group & Bespoke Experiences

Contact:

07968 763398

alison@adventuresforthesoul.co.uk

adventuresforthesoul.co.uk

Explore Robin Hood’s Bay

Robin Hood’s Bay’s old lower village is made up of cobbled streets, alleyways and snickets. There are many twists and turns. Stone and cobbled steps work their way up the village. It's easy to imagine life here as it was 300 years or so ago.

You never know where one turn may take you or what awaits you. Which direction will you take? It’s all part of the fun in getting to know Robin Hood’s Bay.

You will find a selection of cute independent shops here in Robin Hood’s Bay stocking a range of:

Gifts

Art

Clothing & Fashion

A Dog Shop

Books

Fossils

Crystals

Gin

Upcycled Wares & Home Accessories

Antiques

To name just a few, all waiting with a friendly Robin Hood’s Bay welcome.

Stay

Relaxing Coastal Escapes in Robin Hood’s Bay, North Yorkshire.

Sam and Sian have been helping you make memories and relax on the coast since April 2017.

Baytown Holiday Cottages is a small North Yorkshire Booking Agency specialising in the Robin Hood’s Bay area of the North York Moors National Park.

Two locals who know the area and the cottages inside Out. Their home, their workplace and their playground. Helping you find your escape by the sea.

So, why not stay for a while in one of the Best Robin Hood’s Bay Holiday Cottages.

Smaller properties are available from 2 nights and the larger properties from 3 nights. All dependent on the time of year. All of our cottages are priced accordingly throughout the year. All of our properties feature in size order. Largest to smallest as you scroll down the Accommodation Page.

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