Two Yorkshire Spots Named In UK’s Top 20 Coastal Destinations

It’s that time of the year when you think about filling those summer weekends up with activities and if you’re not planning on spending your time abroad this summer. Then we’ve got a couple of Yorkshire coast villages that are a right treat. And, we aren’t the only ones who think so, as the Daily Mail have featured them in its recent best villages list.

Found on the North Yorkshire coast Staithes and Robin Hood’s Bay are two historic fishing villages with interesting pasts. Both are absolutely stunning and very idyllic so it’s easy to so how they’ve featured in a list like this. Just up the coast from the popular seaside town of Whitby, both spots have a lot to offer.

“Tumbling down a sloping hill, Robin Hood’s Bay is the picture of an old English fishing village. The steep, narrow streets meander down to a sheltered bay of golden sands, brooding cliffs, and the wind-whipped North Sea. Robin Hood’s Bay might not offer a sun-soaked getaway, but it certainly delivers on a cosy coastal retreat, marked by windswept walks, honey-coloured cottages, and excellent pubs.

“It might be a little tricky to navigate the maze of narrow, steep streets, but getting lost is all part of the fun. If you do manage to catch Robin Hood’s Bay on a sunny day, then a Mr Whippy on the water’s edge is the only way to commemorate the moment,” enthuses Holiday Cars, which put together the rankings.

Staithes also featured in the list, with the company writing: “A quaint fishing village with a long maritime history, Staithes embodies rural seaside charm. It’s just 10 miles from the ever-popular Whitby, which is known and loved for its retro-kitsch arcades, fairgrounds, and ice cream parlours.

“But if you’re looking for the complete opposite of that, you’ll find it in Staithes. The peaceful North Yorkshire village is full of narrow alleyways – Dog Loup Alley is the world’s most narrow alleyway at just 18 inches – cosy pubs, art galleries, and historical sights. Discover the area’s many coastal paths, and walk in the footsteps of Captain James Cook.”