On the A171 coast road between Scarborough and Robin Hood's Bay, Cloughton is a modestly sized village of just over 700 souls. The village is well located for visits to the traditional seaside resort of Scarborough just a couple of miles to the south, and the historic port of Whitby with its Bram Stoker and Captain Cook links 14 miles to the north. A stop-off at Robin Hood's Bay is also highly recommended, the Old Coastguard Station housing an aquarium explaining the natural history of the area. Inland there are the beautiful North York Moors with the fabulous walks that brings to the keen hiker, and very close at hand is Langdale Forest with numerous trails and picnic sites. In the village itself there are two pubs, and a quiet little country church, St Mary the Virgin. But it is the coast that is the big draw here, with extensive beaches in the area, Jurassic cliffs, birdwatching and beautiful views for those with a few minutes to enjoy them. The National Trust has its Coast Centre a few miles away at Ravenscar. For the children there are plenty of places to explore rockpools and - with a bit of luck and more care - fossils.
Pub and Bar
Bryherstones Inn
Falcon Inn
Red Lion
Places to Stay near Cloughton
Harmony Country Lodge (0.96 miles)
The Oakwheel (1.21 miles)
Honey Bee Cottage (2.04 miles)
Staintondale is a delightful unspoilt village on the edge of the North Yorkshire Moors, yet only half a mile from the coast. Midway between the fishing town of Whitby, with its famous Abbey, and the ... More
Wrea Head Country Cottages (2.08 miles)
Scalby Lodge Farmhouse (2.19 miles)
With some of the best views on the North Yorkshire Coast, Scalby Lodge Farmhouse is set on a stunning clifftop location, with beautiful sea views, whilst overlooking the historic and ... More
Wrea Head Hotel (2.23 miles)
Built in 1881, this elegant Scarborough Hotel is set in acres of private grounds in the village of Scalby on the edge of the North Yorkshire Moors National Park.On arrival, ... More
The Moorings (3.31 miles)
Yardley Manor Hotel (3.53 miles)
A small family run hotel on the north bay over looking peasholm park. We have single twin double and family rooms. All rooms are en-suite with hospitality trays, flatscreen freeview TV ... More
Ox Pasture Hall Country Hotel (3.56 miles)
Unique, chic and stylish, this country hotel set in 17 acres of its own landscaped gardens and grounds, is ideally located for Scarborough and the North York Moors National Park. The hotel ... More
Clifton Hotel (3.72 miles)
With inspirational sea views across the North Sea and Scarborough’s magnificent castle headland, it’s easy to see how First World War poet Wilfred Owen was inspired to write some of his most famous works at ... More | visit website
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