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/cliffsFacilities
There is a local pubToilets
A slipway and a campsite
Activities
BoatingBathing
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
AcceptableLifeguard
NoDogs
No dog restrictions.Awards and Recommendations
Quality Coast AwardLocation
Nearest town: WhitbyCounty: 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)
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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 602674See the Environment Agency report for this beach