Runswick Bay Beach

Whitby, North Yorkshire

A picturesque bay with a golden sand beach which traditionally provided safe anchorage for fishing boats but is now more popular with holidaymakers.

Beach Type

Sand/mud/cliffs

Facilities

There is a local pub
Toilets
A slipway and a campsite

Activities

Boating
Bathing
Fishing

Nature and Wildlife

A very picturesque area with a coast path in both directions and enough space on the flat sands for a casual stroll.

Parking

Parking is available a short walk from the beach.

Water Quality

Acceptable

Lifeguard

No

Dogs

No dog restrictions.

Awards and Recommendations

Quality Coast Award

Location

Nearest town: Whitby
County: North Yorkshire
Latitude/Longitude: 54.5317, -0.746589
Postcode: TS13 5HT
(postcode is for sat-nav purposes only, and may not represent the actual address of the beach)

Explore more of the area around Whitby, North Yorkshire at Explore Britain.

Access

off the A174 coast road that runs between whitby and Redcar.

Public Transport

there is a regular bus service from Whitby.

Nearest Railway Stations

Lealholm (Approx. 6 miles away)
Sleights (Approx. 6 miles away)
Ruswarp (Approx. 6 miles away)
Egton (Approx. 6 miles away)
Grosmont (Approx. 6 miles away)

Tourist Information

Whitby TIC. Langborne Road. Whitby YO21 1YN whitbytic@scarborough.gov.uk. 01947 602674

See the Environment Agency report for this beach

Accomodation Links

Hotels and Guest Houses in Whitby

Share |