Beach Type

Sand and Shingle

Facilities

Cafes and shops and public toilets next to the beach

Activities

Boating
Sailing and pedallo hire

Nature and Wildlife

On the Cleveland Way Trail which offers off-road cycling and cliff top walks.

Parking

The parking is next to the beach. There is a charge for parking.

Water Quality

Excellent

Lifeguard

No

Dogs

Dogs are restricted to certain areas onthis beach.

Awards and Recommendations

Quality Coast Award
Marine Conservation Society Recommended

Location

Nearest town: Whitby
County: North Yorkshire
Latitude/Longitude: 54.5012, -0.665665
Postcode: YO21 3SU
(postcode is for sat-nav purposes only, and may not represent the actual address of the beach)

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Access

Just 2 miles north of Whitby on the A174.

Public Transport

Served by local buses. During summer there is a bus every 30 mins from Whitby.

Nearest Railway Stations

Ruswarp (Approx. 3 miles away)
Whitby (Approx. 3 miles away)
Sleights (Approx. 3 miles away)
Grosmont (Approx. 5 miles away)
Egton (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