Hairy Bob's Cave

The cave sits tucked into the limestone cliffs between Scarborough and the surrounding Yorkshire coastline, a proper little curiosity that most visitors thunder past without noticing. Legend has it a hermit called Bob - hairy, apparently - made his home here centuries ago, though you'll find the details are wonderfully vague, which is half the charm. There's not much to see in terms of commercial attractions: it's genuinely just a cave, with enough space to poke your head inside and marvel that someone actually chose to live in a damp hole in a rock.

This is one for walkers and local history buffs rather than anyone expecting gift shops or interpretive boards. The real appeal is the walk itself - coastal paths in this stretch are brilliant, and the cave becomes a waypoint on a longer ramble rather than a destination in itself. Allow twenty minutes if you're just stopping by, longer if you're exploring the clifftop paths properly.

If you're camped at Scarborough Camping and Caravanning Club or the five-star Prospect House Farm Glamping just down the road, it's an easy afternoon outing. The cliffs here have proper character, and on a clear day you get views that justify the Yorkshire coast's reputation. Go when the weather's decent - there's zero shelter, and a howling wind turns a curious detour into a miserable trudge. Best as part of a wider coastal walk rather than a standalone stop, honestly.