Robin Hood's Bay: Safety on the Coast
Robin Hood's Bay: Safety on the Coast
Do you love the coast?
Are you aware of the dangers associated with spending time on the coast?
Do you know how to seek help if you need it?
Read on for some of our top safety tips to help you enjoy the coast.
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.
Safety Tips
Here are some Safety Tips to help you enjoy the coast in the best way possible. We have also included some useful links further down the page with further Safety Tips from the Professionals.
We don’t like Don'ts here at Baytown Holiday Cottages. Here are a few Do’s to make sure you have fun, an enjoyable and safe time here on the coast:
Do wear good sturdy waterproof footwear with good grip when on long walks
Do layer up especially in winter
Do take a fully charged mobile phone
Do take a camera to record your coastal fun
Do read the safety boards at the top of the Slipway in the Dock of Robin Hood’s Bay
Do check the Tide Times – if you’re unsure ask a local
Do try to head out when the tide is going out for longer days at the beach
Do walk or sit a good safe distance away from the cliffs, they are prone to very dangerous rock falls
Do watch your step the rocks and seaweed can be slippery
Do avoid picking up needles, glass, other sharp objects and dead animals – Do report all of these if you find any of them if beach cleaning
Do be careful when handling rock pool creatures as some may nip, bite or sting
Do return all your rock pool critters back to their little homes before you leave the beach
Do take your bucket and net home with you. If you have finished with them, why not give them to someone who has just arrived? Why not tell them about all the fantastic little creatures you found
Do watch out for Adders on the coastal paths and moorland areas and seek medical or vet attention immediately if bitten
Do keep dogs on leads near to shear drops and cliff edges
Do have lots of fun
Useful Links
HM Coastguard: Coastal Hazards
Emergency Information
Accident & Emergency
Minor Injuries Unit at Whitby Hospital, Springhill, Whitby, YO21 1EE
01947 824208.
Open daily 8am - 11pm Only
A&E, Scarborough Hospital
Woodlands Drive, Scarborough, YO12 6QL
01723 368111
24-hour service
Doctors Surgery
Station Road, Robin Hoods Bay, YO22 4RA
01947 880230 or 01947 820888 for Emergencies only
Open Monday, Tuesday, Thursday & Friday 8:30am - 12:30pm & 2:00pm - 5:00pm
Open Wednesdays 8:30am - 12pm
Police (Non-Emergency) 101
Coastguard
Emergency 999
Humberside 01262 672317
Auxiliary Coastguard Andy Nugent 01947 880352
Defibrillator
There is a defibrillator situated by the rear door of Robin Hoods Bay Surgery
The access code is 9999
There are also defibrillators situated at:
Bank Top Toilets
The Dock
The access code is 9999
Boggle Hole Youth Hostel 01947 880352
The Flask Service Station 01947 880291
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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