Middlewood Farm Holiday Park

08/06/2026

02/06/2026

🌊 Whitby to Robin Hood’s Bay: one of the Yorkshire Coast’s most spectacular walks. Full route and map. 👇

The walk from Whitby to Robin Hood’s Bay is one of the most beautiful routes on the Yorkshire Coast. It follows the well-known Cleveland Way, taking you along dramatic clifftops, rugged paths, and sweeping sea views.

The walk starts in Whitby with a climb up the 199 steps. You’ll pass the famous Whitby Abbey before joining the coastal path to Robin Hood’s Bay.

After that, the trail runs along the cliff edge for about 7 miles. You’ll enjoy fresh sea air, wide views, and hidden spots like Saltwick Bay, which is popular with fossil hunters and a great place to stop.

🥾 Distance: Around 7 miles
⏱️ Time: 3–4 hours
📍 Route: Whitby → Cleveland Way → Robin Hood’s Bay
🌿 Difficulty: Moderate

There are a few climbs and some exposed cliff-top sections, so it’s a good idea to come prepared. The path can get muddy after rain, and the weather can change fast, so bring sturdy shoes, water, and extra layers.

When you arrive in Robin Hood’s Bay, take some time to explore the village, visit a local pub, or walk down to the beach before heading back to Whitby.

For your return, you can follow the Cinder Track for a longer circular walk, or simply catch a bus or taxi back.

Planning your summer 2026 adventures? This classic coastal walk is a great one to add to your list. Your legs might be tired by the end, but the views make it all worthwhile. Follow the full route and map below. 👇

02/06/2026

SORRY STEVE PHILLIPS CANCELLED TOMORROW DUE TO ILLNESS.

02/06/2026

Robin Hood’s Bay Folk Weekend returns this weekend. 🎻

Robin Hood’s Bay will be filled with live music, dancing, singarounds and folk sessions this weekend as the much-loved Robin Hood’s Bay Folk Weekend returns to the Yorkshire Coast.

Taking place from Friday 5 June to Sunday 7 June 2026, the weekend brings together concerts, music sessions, dance, spoken word, open mic performances and informal pop-up performances around the village.

This year, the re-opened The Dolphin will host many of the weekend’s main events, including the Friday Night Folk Club, Saturday and Sunday sessions, and the Saturday Night Festival Concert.

Visitors can also enjoy the Acoustic Cafe Dash on Saturday and Sunday, where singers and musicians make their way around village pubs and cafés during the day, helping to raise funds for the RNLI Lifeboats.

There will be singaround and open mic sessions across the weekend at The Bay Hotel and The Smugglers, with the Thieving Magpies Dance Team also returning to the village.

What’s on:

🎶 Friday 5 June
6:00pm–7:00pm — Happy Hour at The Dolphin with Rob Parker
7:30pm–late — Folk Club Night at The Dolphin with The Smugglers, hosted by Garry Burnett
Free entry

🎵 Saturday 6 June
Late morning, lunchtime and afternoon — Acoustic Cafe Dash around the village, raising funds for the RNLI

At The Dolphin:
10:30am–1:00pm — All singers and musicians welcome
1:00pm–3:00pm — “Dylan, Guthrie & Friends” hosted by Ken McCall, Joe Gibbins and Gary Hammond
3:00pm–5:00pm — “It’s Only Words” spoken word session hosted by Suzanne Elvidge and Steve Hoey
3:00pm–5:00pm — Open mic session with Dave’s Mate

At St Stephen’s Church, Thorpe Lane:
6:00pm–7:30pm — Rob Parker in concert, supported by George Husband

At The Dolphin:
7:00pm–11:00pm — Festival Concert with Forest Folk, Steam Pigeon, singers and musicians, hosted by Garry Burnett

🎻 Sunday 7 June
At St Stephen’s Church, Thorpe Lane:
10:30am — Folk Service with Rob Parker

Late morning, lunchtime and afternoon — Acoustic Cafe Dash around the village, raising funds for the RNLI

At The Dolphin:
12:00pm–1:00pm — Irish Session led by Damian Llewellyn and friends
3:00pm–5:00pm — Open mic with Rich Kitson
8:00pm–11:00pm — Last Survivor’s Session hosted by Jim Foster

With music spilling through the streets, pubs, cafés and venues of Robin Hood’s Bay, it is set to be a brilliant weekend on the coast. If you are visiting this weekend, it is well worth adding to your plans.

02/06/2026

Wow - is it already June?!! The nights are short and twilight is long..come along for a treat this month..

01/06/2026

🅿️ Parking Update for Robin Hood’s Bay Visitors

From 1st June 2026, North Yorkshire Council parking permits are no longer available to purchase from Baytown Stores or any other outlet.

When parking in the Upper Village Council car parks (opposite Hotel Victoria and The Grosvenor Hotel), you must now either:

✔️ Pay at the ticket machine
✔️ Use the RingGo app

📍 RingGo Location Codes:
• Bank Top Car Park – 4640
• Station Car Park – 4641

⚡ Bank Top Car Park has 4 electric vehicle charging bays.

♿ Blue Badge holders can park free of charge in North Yorkshire Council parking spaces. 2 disabled parking bays are available at both Bank Top and Station Car Parks.

ℹ️ These car parks are usually pay and display from March to October, with free parking during the winter months, although this is at the discretion of North Yorkshire Council and may change.

ℹ️ Please visit 👉 https://www.northyorks.gov.uk

📸 Steve Husband Photographer

Please note this picture is for fun, visitor parking is not permitted on the beach

30/05/2026

Robin Hoods Bay

30/05/2026