Runswick Bay is one of the prettiest coastal destinations in Yorkshire and a must-see if you enjoy traditional British seaside. With a sweeping, sheltered bay, sandy beach, clean waters, rock pools and fossils to be found, it's a great place to relax, swim and play. There are fantastic cliff-top walks in this area, too.

Ben

December 14, 2020

Hiking

One of the Yorkshire Coast’s prettiest destinations. It's bay is sandy and sheltered and once provided anchorage for brightly coloured fishing boats. Great for rock pooling, fossil hunting and coastal walks, where you can admire the breathtakingly stunning sea views.

SimonSays

September 17, 2020

Hiking

If you are doing the Cleveland Way cliff top path from Runswick Bay to Staithes, park in the top car park to avoid the steep climb.

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1. Claymoor Beck and Kettleness loop from Runswick Bay — North York Moors National Park

11.4km

03:17

280m

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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2. Runswick Bay – Whitby Harbour loop from Runswick Bay

27.1km

07:27

440m

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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3. Runswick Bay Beach – Sandsend Beach loop from Newholm

26.5km

07:17

430m

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Location: Ellerby, Scarborough, North Yorkshire, Yorkshire And The Humber, England, United Kingdom

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1. Claymoor Beck and Kettleness loop from Runswick Bay — North York Moors National Park

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