Ness Point

Coastal Feature, Headland, Point in Yorkshire Scarborough

England

Ness Point

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

Ness Point, located in the county of Yorkshire, England, is a prominent coastal feature known for its picturesque headland and point. Situated on the eastern coast of the country, it marks the most easterly point in the entirety of England and is often referred to as the "Land's End of the East."

The headland at Ness Point offers breathtaking views of the North Sea, making it a popular destination for tourists and locals alike. Its dramatic cliffs and rugged coastline create a striking contrast against the vast expanse of the ocean. Visitors can enjoy panoramic vistas of the surrounding area, taking in the beauty of the coastal landscape.

The point itself is easily identifiable by the presence of a large concrete sculpture known as the "Ness Point Compass." Designed by renowned artist Fiona Heron, this unique installation serves as a navigational landmark and symbolizes the significance of the location as the easternmost point of England. The compass is engraved with directional markers indicating distances to various global destinations, highlighting the connection between Ness Point and the wider world.

In addition to its natural beauty and artistic features, Ness Point offers various recreational activities for visitors to enjoy. The headland is a popular spot for birdwatching, with a wide range of seabirds and migratory species frequenting the area. The nearby Ness Point Country Park provides opportunities for leisurely walks and picnics, allowing visitors to immerse themselves in the tranquil surroundings.

Overall, Ness Point is a captivating coastal feature that combines stunning natural scenery, artistic installations, and recreational opportunities. Its status as the easternmost point of England adds to its allure, making it a must-visit destination for those exploring the Yorkshire coastline.

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Ness Point Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 54.441606/-0.52096977 or Grid Reference NZ9606. 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.

Gerald England

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

Gerald England

Millennium Sculpture, Robin Hood's Bay

Gerald England

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.

Gerald England

Robin Hood's Bay

View from the terrace of the Fish Box.

Gerald England

Robin Hood's Bay

Boats offshore.

Gerald England

Robin Hood's Bay

From the terrace at the Fish Box.

Gerald England

Station Road

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

Gerald England

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.

Gerald England

Wildlife Pond â Bay Ness National Trust property

Mick Garratt

Pond near Craze Naze - before cleaning

Mick Garratt

Pond near Craze Naze - after cleaning

Mick Garratt

Pond, Bay Ness National Trust property

Mick Garratt

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.

Stephen McKay

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.

Stephen McKay

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.

Stephen McKay

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Ness Point is located at Grid Ref: NZ9606 (Lat: 54.441606, Lng: -0.52096977)

Division: North Riding

Administrative County: North Yorkshire

District: Scarborough

Police Authority: North Yorkshire

Also known as: North Cheek