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Sandsend Beach – Runswick Bay loop from Lythe

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United Kingdom

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Yorkshire And The Humber

North Yorkshire

Scarborough

Lythe

Sandsend Beach – Runswick Bay loop from Lythe

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Sandsend Beach – Runswick Bay loop from Lythe

01:59

28.0km

410m

Cycling

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: July 28, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through a protected area

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North York Moors National Park

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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194 m

Sandsend Beach

Highlight • Beach

Sandsend is a small fishing village near to Whitby, with a pub, restaurant and a stunning beach.

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278 m

Fish Cottage, Sandsend

Highlight • Restaurant

Perfect for a bite to eat in Sandsend, lovely shaded outdoor area, the Fish & Prawn tacos are absolutely sensational.

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628 m

Sandsend Beach

Highlight • Beach

Here you can enjoy the beautiful, large beach away from larger towns. There are a few cafés on the coastal road where you can take a break and strengthen yourself.

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1.82 km

Church Plantation

Forest

5.76 km

Runswick Old Railway Path

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

Its the old railway line. Completely cycleable on all bikes, Mostly a wide cinder track, gets a bit thin at the Runswick end but way better than any road. Komoot....update your mapping :)

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10.7 km

Runswick Bay

Highlight • Beach

From high up on the road you get a great view of Runswick Bay. You can drop down Cleveland way to get a closer look the sea and pretty village …

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12.5 km

Hinderwell Tearoom

Highlight • Cafe

Great community run tearooms with really high quality homemade and locally sourced food and drink. Also a space with crafts too.

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25.8 km

Mulgrave Castle

Castle

26.8 km

View of Sandsend and Whitby from Lythe Bank

Highlight • Viewpoint

One of best views of Whitby - looking down Lythe Bank into Sandsend Village with Whitby away in the distance.

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27.9 km

Sandsend Cafe

Highlight • Cafe

28.0 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

9.03 km

7.47 km

5.34 km

5.21 km

799 m

166 m

Surfaces

16.2 km

7.30 km

2.24 km

2.21 km

Elevation

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Highest point (210 m)

Lowest point (0 m)

Weather

Monday 3 August

26°C

16°C

56 %

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Sandsend Beach – Runswick Bay loop from Lythe

Sandsend Beach

Fish Cottage, Sandsend

Sandsend Beach

Runswick Old Railway Path

Runswick Bay

Hinderwell Tearoom

View of Sandsend and Whitby from Lythe Bank

Sandsend Cafe

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