Robin Hood’s Bay and Maw Wyke Walk

Featuring rugged coastal terrain and gorgeous views of the sea, the Robin Hood’s Bay and Maw Wyke Walk is a bit of a departure from many of the other North York Moors adventures that focus on the barren inland areas of the park. Dramatic cliffs, sweeping views across the water, and the chance to view wildlife await on this beautifully seaside journey in North Yorkshire.

Setting out from the car park, you will head east to leave the village behind and begin making your way along the rugged coastal terrain, enjoying the scenic views overlooking Robin Hood’s Bay and the North Sea stretching out before you. Exercise caution in this area, as minor landslides can often obstruct the path, in which case, you will usually find a detour leading through the fields above.

Eventually, you will arrive at the sheltered cove of Maw Wyke, which is often inhabited by a nesting colony of kittiwakes. From here, you will climb uphill to the southwest through a caravan park before turning to the southeast to traverse the open countryside above the coast. As the trail begins to slightly descend and bend to the southwest, you will complete the final leg of the walk back into Robin Hood’s Bay.