The Nab

Coastal Feature, Headland, Point in Yorkshire Scarborough

England

The Nab

Thorpe Lane, Robin Hood's Bay The bus route through the village. — Thorpe Lane, Robin Hood's Bay Credit: Gerald England

The Nab is a prominent headland and coastal feature located in Yorkshire, England. Situated along the Yorkshire coast, it extends into the North Sea and forms a distinctive point that juts out into the water. The Nab is known for its rugged and dramatic landscape, attracting both locals and tourists alike.

This coastal feature is characterized by its steep cliffs and rocky outcrops, which are composed mainly of sandstone and shale. These cliffs reach heights of up to 100 meters, offering stunning panoramic views of the surrounding coastline and the vast expanse of the North Sea. The Nab is a popular spot for hiking and walking enthusiasts, who can enjoy the challenging trails and breathtaking vistas.

The area surrounding The Nab is rich in biodiversity and supports a diverse range of plant and animal species. Seabirds such as puffins, gulls, and cormorants can often be spotted nesting along the cliffs, while seals and dolphins occasionally make appearances in the waters below. The Nab is also home to various wildflowers, including sea thrift and sea campion, which add vibrant splashes of color to the coastal landscape.

In addition to its natural beauty, The Nab is steeped in history and has archaeological significance. The remains of a Roman signal station, dating back to the 4th century AD, can be found on the headland. This ancient structure provides insights into the region's past and serves as a reminder of its historical importance.

Overall, The Nab is a captivating coastal feature, offering a mix of stunning natural landscapes, diverse wildlife, and historical significance.

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The Nab Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 54.42324/-0.53023194 or Grid Reference NZ9504. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Thorpe Lane, Robin Hood's Bay

The bus route through the village.

Gerald England

Victoria Hotel

Built in 1897, some twelve years after the opening of the railway.

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Path at Robin Hood's Bay

A cliffside path leads down from Upper Bay to Lower Bay.

Gerald England

Millennium Sculpture, Robin Hood's Bay

This stone sculpture consists of a fallen trunk on which a globe is mounted. Atop the globe is a 'structure' with the year MM and some reliefs - an owl, a boat, portrait of Robin Hood and E.T. It is the work of David Duncalfe (b.1953), a local farm worker who began making sculptures for his own pleasure. The sculpture was never given a formal name but was intended to be a celebration of the Millennium and was funded by the local council. The original idea was to have a globe in the centre of a large table; but despite searching far-and-wide, David couldn't find a large disc of stone. This delay contributed to the fact that the sculpture was not completed until 2004. The finished work is made of two large pieces of stone that David brought down from the North Yorkshire Moors. The base is modelled on a fallen tree that David had seen locally. The concept is themed around the "Tree of Knowledge" and the detailing around the globe reflects the things that were happening around the Millennium. These range from DNA (Watson & Crick's 'Double Helix') to ET (Stephen Spielberg) and include Robin Hood. Information from Statues Hither & Thither: Link

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Millennium Sculpture, Robin Hood's Bay

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Toilets at Robin Hood's Bay

The toilets have been much improved since 2008 NZ9505 : Robin Hood's Bay - public toilets. However it does now cost 40p to "spend a penny". The doors carry a warning that they may lock if you try to hold them open for the next person. There is a defibrillator of the wall outside. Behind the block is a children's play area.

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Robin Hood's Bay

View from the terrace of the Fish Box.

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Robin Hood's Bay

Boats offshore.

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Robin Hood's Bay

From the terrace at the Fish Box.

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Station Road

The B1447 into Robin Hood's Bay. Several of these grand Victorian terraced houses have been converted into B&B accommodation.

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Bus stop on Thorpe Road

Robin Hood's Bay is served by the Arriva X93/94 route from Scarborough to Middlesbrough via Whitby and Guisborough. Buses are roughly every half hourly during summer weekdays. On this occasion the bus was running some ten minutes late. Most of the delay seemed to be due to the fact that many of the passengers were not regular ones with a pass or prebrought day ticket but visitors who needed to buy their ticket when boarding the bus. With the driver often having to explain what types of ticket were available it took several minutes to board an already full bus.

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Telescope at Robin Hood's Bay

50p buys a look through the telescope strategically located at the top of the hill down to the harbour.

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New Road, Robin Hood's Bay

The road down to the sea is both steep and narrow; visitors must park at the top and walk down. This is the view from near the top.

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New Road, Robin Hood's Bay

Two days before Christmas and Robin's Hood Bay is relatively deserted with few of the businesses open. Those that are here, however, can move around relatively easily.

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'All Gold' at Robin Hood's Bay

A boat is drawn up at the bottom of the village where the tide is right out.

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Muir Lea Stores, Robin Hood's Bay

According to the shop's website, Muir Lea Stores offers locals, day trippers and people staying in the village 'a large range of goods from food to wine, newspapers to milk, and beach toys to gifts'. Perhaps the range of buckets and spades is a little optimistic for a cold dull day in December. The Covid-19 notice specifies only three customers inside at any one time and asks anyone with a cough or fever not to enter.

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Victoria Hotel, Robin Hood's Bay

The 16-bedroom Victoria Hotel occupies a prominent position in Robin Hood's Bay with sweeping sea views. It was built in 1897 and was used in 2017 as a location for 'Phantom Thread', an Oscar-nominated film set in the 1950s, starring Daniel Day-Lewis.

Stephen McKay