Bigfoot & Hominids
Hob Hole
Runswick Bay, North Yorkshire
Hob Hole is a cave at the end of the beach at Runswick Bay. It was said to be home to a hob, a hairy little wild man of Yorkshire folklore.
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- When
- Folklore
- Where
- 54.5300, -0.7450
- Group
- Bigfoot & Hominids
Visiting
At the south end of the beach at low tide. Check the tide times.
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