Runswick Bay
A curved sandy bay embraced by cliffs, with red-roofed cottages nestled beside it. One of the most photogenic small bays on the Yorkshire coast.
Runswick Bay is a curved sandy beach encircled by cliffs, with cottages stacked down the cliffside, most with red-tiled roofs. The beach is gentle and suits paddling and sandcastle building in summer. At low tide you can walk to the "Hob Hole" at the far end of the bay. It has been named one of Britain's best beaches several times. The village has only a few cafés and pubs, and cars can be parked on the cliff top or in the seafront car park.
Opening hours
All day
Nearby sights
- Staithes
- Sandsend
- North Yorkshire Moors Railway (Goathland)
- Whalebone Arch & West Cliff
- Captain Cook Memorial Museum
- North York Moors National Park
- Whitby Harbour & Swing Bridge
- Whitby 199 Steps & St Mary's Church