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Ravenscar headland with a light snow covering, viewed from the beach lit by winter sun — Winter sun hits the Ravenscar headland

Important notice -

Please note, we are introducing a small admission fee at the Old Coastguard Station from Saturday 2 February. Money raised will help us look after the building and other places we care for on the Yorkshire Coast, now and for the future.

Varied coastal area with natural history and industrial archaeology interest

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Things to see and do

50 Things to do before you're 11 3/4

Skim a stone, jump over waves, go swimming in the sea and hunt for fossils and bones as you tick off some of the National Trust's 50 things to do before you're 11 ¾ at our special place.

Empty buildings of a World War 2 radar station stand in a cliff top field at Ravenscar

Explore our Radar Station

We work closely with tenant farmers, experts and other organisations to look after the remains of the WW2 radar station at Ravenscar.

Visit our Jurassic Park

On the Yorkshire coast rocks from the Jurassic period are exposed for all to see, in a series of spectacular cliffs and bays.

Walkers and their dog sit in a meadow at Ravenscar looking out over Robin Hood's Bay

Explore the coast

Discover the coast's industrial past, spot wildlife, explore with self-led walks and cycle rides or enjoy cliff top views.

The white fronted Old Coastguard Station next to the sea in Robin Hood's Bay

The Old Coastguard Station and Ravenscar Visitor Centre

Drop in at our visitor centres for a perfect start to your adventures on the Yorkshire Coast.

The remains of walls mark where the buildings of Peak Alum works once stood on the cliff top at Ravenscar

The Alum Industry

At first glance, the stunning views on the Yorkshire coast appear to be a rugged natural landscape created by time and tide. In fact, human history is as significant as natural history in shaping this beautiful coastline.

Walking and cycling on the Yorkshire Coast

Remains of the Guibal Fanhouse on the cliff edge at Warsett

Old Saltburn to Warsett Hill walk

A cliff top circular walk from Old Saltburn to Warsett Hill. Wild flowers, sea birds and clues to the coast's industrial past.

Walkers at Ravenscar admire the view over Robin Hood's Bay

Raven's View Easy Walk, Ravenscar

We've created a gentle self-led walk to help you explore the fascinating history and sweeping views of Ravenscar.

A family cycle along a countryside track

Ravenscar easy cycle loop

A coastal mini tour on two wheels

A group walks in the sunshine at Ravenscar with countryside and blue sea in the background — Walkers on the Cleveland Way head towards Ravenscar Visitor Centre

Coastal ambles

More downloadable walking routes, from our colleagues in the North York Moors National Park team.

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What's on

Build a bird box

Sun 17 Feb 2019

10:00-14:00

Give the birds in your garden a helping hand. In celebration of the British Trust for Ornithology’s (BTO) National Nest Box Week.

Stars in the sky

Fri 22 Feb 2019

19:30-21:30

We're teaming up with Scarborough and Ryedale Astronomical Society to gaze at stars and planets, marking the North York Moors National Park’s Dark Skies Festival.

Industrial intrigue at Ravenscar

Thu 07 Mar 2019

+ 4 other dates

10:00-14:00

A leisurely guided walk exploring how centuries of human activity have shaped the coastal landscape.

Small mammal survey: Hayburn Wyke

Wed 10 Apr 2019

+ 1 other date

08:30-12:00

Help rangers discover more about the small mammals living in the woods at Hayburn Wyke.

Hayburn Wyke wander

Tue 16 Apr 2019

+ 3 other dates

10:00-12:00

Join a ranger for a walk in the woods.

Cadbury Easter Egg Hunt - Ravenscar

Fri 19 Apr 2019

+ 3 other dates

10:00-16:00

A series of clues leads you on a walk from the visitor centre, then work your way back to claim a deliciously chocolatey Cadbury prize.

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Wildlife

Spy our Tree Sparrows

Large parts of our land at Port Mulgrave are covered in blackthorn. The protection offered by these spiny thickets make them ideal homes for small birds like dunnocks, yellowhammers and chaffinches. Theres one quite special bird that likes to call the scrub home too.

Children finding a crab in a rock pool Yorkshire Coast

Have a go at rock pooling

Some of our places have rocky shores which are excellent for rock pooling when the tide is out. Try Saltburn, Robin Hoods Bay and Boggle Hole, you could be surprised at the variety of wildlife to be found.

Close up of a herring gull with the sea in the background

Observe our seabirds

There's nothing quite like visiting a seabird colony in Spring. Read our guide to the different species you can encounter at Cowbar Nab.

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Get involved

A volunteer clears bracken on the coast — Volunteering on the Yorkshire Coast - not just another day at the office

Join our team

A day of volunteer conservation work at our special place can involve anything from woodland work or fencing to dry stone walling, footpath repairs or biological surveys.

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