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Ravenscar and the Peak
Ravenscar, Yorkshire
A headland village that was meant to be a Victorian seaside resort, with huge cliff views and seals below.
- Cost
- Free
- Booking
- No need to book
- Time to allow
- 2 hours
Ravenscar's streets were laid out for a resort that never happened, leaving a quiet clifftop village. The National Trust visitor centre has maps and a geology trail with views over Robin Hood's Bay. Seals often bob below the cliffs.
Good to know
- Pick up the geology trail leaflet
- Walk the old railway line
- Check the NT cafe's opening
- Best time
- Clear day
- Open
- All year
- Getting there
- Village road; small car park
- Vehicles
- Fine in any car
- Dogs
- Dogs on a lead
Facilities
- Toilets
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