Whitby Beach
Whitby, North Yorkshire
A sandy and rocky beach backed by cliffs. Whitby was the home of Captain James Cook and has welcomed visitors to its sandy shore for hundreds of years. It is usually favoured by the younger generation.
Beach Type
SandFacilities
ToiletsFirst aid post
Lost child centre
Cafe/restaurant
Slipway
Beach huts
Activities
SwimmingSurfing
Sailing
Nature and Wildlife
Whitby town centre and the harbour are within walking distance of the beach.Parking
There is both free and charged parking bear the beach.Water Quality
ExcellentLifeguard
RNLICleaning and Litter
The beach is cleaned regularly through the summer season. There are litter and dog bins on the beach.Dogs
Dogs are not allowed on the south end of the beach.Awards and Recommendations
Blue Flag BeachQuality Coast Award
Marine Conservation Society Recommended
Location
Nearest town: WhitbyCounty: North Yorkshire
Latitude/Longitude: 54.4917, -0.621194
Postcode: YO21 3EN
(postcode is for sat-nav purposes only, and may not represent the actual address of the beach)
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Access
Whitby is just off the A174.Public Transport
Whitby has a train station and is served by local and national bus servicesNearest Railway Stations
Whitby (About a mile away)Ruswarp (About a mile and a half away)
Sleights (Approx. 3 miles away)
Grosmont (Approx. 5 miles away)
Egton (Approx. 7 miles away)
Tourist Information
Tourist Information Centre. Whitby. Tel: 01947 602674See the Environment Agency report for this beach