Ravenscar, North Yorkshire

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Ravenscar (renamed from Peak in the early 20th century) is a village in the United Kingdom on the North Yorkshire coast, approximately 10 miles north of Scarborough. Raven Hall Hotel (then known as Peak House), was once owned by Dr. Francis Willis, physician of King George III, and it is rumoured that King George stayed there during his treatment. To the North of the village lies the old Peak alum works, now a National Trust site, but once an important part of the dyeing industry.

At the turn of the century, plans were made to turn the village into a tourist resort to rival the popularity of nearby Scarborough. Roads were made, houses were built and sewers were laid. However, Ravenscar's popularity never soared, mainly due to the long trek needed to reach the rocky beach.

Ravenscar is also the eastern terminus of the Lyke Wake Walk. The official end of the Walk is at a point where the path meets the coast road, but in practice many have continued on to the Raven Hall Hotel to sign the guestbook, recording their arrival, and perhaps gain welcome refreshment.