Low tides in the coming days
Next days
The 7-day forecast, hourly plan and an alert for this beach are in pre-sale.
See the pre-saleWhere to look
Go down the slipway in the village and walk the scars north or south at low water. The richest life is on the lower shore, which only shows on big low tides.
What you can find
crabs, anemones, starfish, hermit crabs, gobies, kelp, wracks
What to do: rockpooling, wildlife watching
Shellfish and sanitary status: Collecting shellfish for your own use is generally possible in England, but this shore is protected, so stick to looking. Before eating any shellfish, check the FSA classification and the North Eastern IFCA rules.
Rules and safety
The incoming tide cuts people off below the cliffs here, and rescues happen every year. Head back before the tide turns and always check the tide tables. The shore is protected (SSSI and a marine zone), so look in place and put stones back.
About the place
Robin Hood's Bay has wide rock ridges, the scars, that run far out to sea at low tide. Rock pools lie between them, and the rocks hold Jurassic fossils. It is a popular rockpooling spot in northern England.
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