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The Great Britain Guide

Natural landmarks · North East England

Runswick Bay

In or near Hinderwell.

Runswick Bay — a natural feature in england north east.

Runswick Bay from the beach - geograph.org.uk - 1974281

Ian Cardinal — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence

Plan your visit

Typical visit
1 h–2 h
Nearest railway station
Sleights · 9.5 km
  • Dog-friendly

About

Runswick Bay is a named natural feature in england north east, recorded in the GeoNames UK gazetteer. British landmarks of this type are typically marked on Ordnance Survey maps and recorded in the national gazetteer for cartographic and navigational reference. Coordinates and feature classification are sourced from the GeoNames open dataset.

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Place summary

Runswick Bay is a coastal natural landmark located in North-East England. It features a distinctive sandy beach backed by steep cliffs and charming cottages. The area is known for its scenic views and geological interest, making it a notable spot for walkers and nature enthusiasts.

AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.

Coordinates
54.5316, -0.7448
Parish
Hinderwell
Postcode
TS13 5HU
Parliamentary constituency
Scarborough and Whitby
Nearest railway station
Sleights9.5 km

Sources

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WW2 Pill box in Runswick Bay - geograph.org.uk - 439312📷 3

Beaches · North East England

Runswick Sands

Runswick Sands is a beach in the United Kingdom.

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Runswick Bay - geograph.org.uk - 2489100📷 5

Hotels · North East England

Cliffemount Hotel

Cliffemount Hotel — a hotel in england north east.

Direction Sign - Signpost at Runswick Bank Top - geograph.org.uk - 8017267📷 5

Villages · North East England

Runswick

Runswick — a village in england north east.

Direction Sign – Signpost at Runswick Bank Top - geograph.org.uk - 8157061📷 5

Caravan parks · North East England

Runswick Bay Caravan and Camping Park

Runswick Bay Caravan and Camping Park — a caravan park in england north east.

Freerunswickbaycaravanandcampingpark.co.uk
Lingrow Cliffs - geograph.org.uk - 7970023📷 3

Archaeological sites · North East England

Lingrow Howe

Lingrow Howe — a archaeological in england-north-east, United Kingdom.

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A174 at Hinderwell - geograph.org.uk - 2610917📷 3

Gardens · North East England

Silkstone Hall, Formerly The Croft, Including Gateways

Silkstone Hall, Formerly The Croft, Including Gateways — a garden in england-north-east, United Kingdom.

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Where to eat & stay near Runswick Bay

Places to stay

Runswick Bay - geograph.org.uk - 2489100📷 5

Hotels · North East England

Cliffemount Hotel

Cliffemount Hotel — a hotel in england north east.

Direction Sign – Signpost at Runswick Bank Top - geograph.org.uk - 8157061📷 5

Caravan parks · North East England

Runswick Bay Caravan and Camping Park

Runswick Bay Caravan and Camping Park — a caravan park in england north east.

Freerunswickbaycaravanandcampingpark.co.uk
Thatched Cottage Hinderwell - geograph.org.uk - 3425968📷 5

Caravan parks · North East England

Serenity

Serenity — a caravan park in england north east.

Porret Lane, Hinderwell - geograph.org.uk - 7244502📷 5

Caravan parks · North East England

Gatehouse

Gatehouse — a caravan park in england north east.

Staithes War Memorial and Garden - geograph.org.uk - 7666844📷 5

B&Bs · North East England

The Captain Cook Inn

The Captain Cook Inn — a bed-and-breakfast in england north east.

captaincookinn.co.uk
The Stiddy, Lythe - geograph.org.uk - 2610154📷 5

Campsites · North East England

Lythe Caravan And Camping Site

Lythe Caravan And Camping Site — a campsite in england north east.

thestiddy.co.uk

Places to eat & drink

Hinderwell-The Brown Cow - geograph.org.uk - 6962063📷 5

Historic pubs · Yorkshire & the Humber

The Badger Hounds Public House

The Badger Hounds Public House in England Yorkshire, United Kingdom.

High Farmhouse and barn - geograph.org.uk - 5598933📷 5

Restaurants · North East England

Fox and Hounds

Fox and Hounds — a restaurant in england north east.

Inn sign of the Royal George, Staithes - geograph.org.uk - 8316445📷 5

Historic pubs · Yorkshire & the Humber

The Royal George Public House

The Royal George Public House in England Yorkshire, United Kingdom.

The Hart Inn, Sandsend - geograph.org.uk - 5905927📷 6

Restaurants · North East England

Estbek House

Estbek House — a restaurant in england north east.

estbekhouse.co.uk
The Magpie Cafe, Pier Road, Whitby - geograph.org.uk - 6794831📷 5

Restaurants · Yorkshire & the Humber

Magpie Cafe

Magpie Cafe — a restaurant in england yorkshire.

Freemagpiecafe.co.uk
Hadley's, Bridge Street, Whitby - geograph.org.uk - 7840992📷 5

Restaurants · Yorkshire & the Humber

Hadleys Fish Restaurant

Hadleys Fish Restaurant — a restaurant in england yorkshire. Cuisine: fish and chips.

hadleysfishandchips.co.uk

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Green fields in Farndale - geograph.org.uk - 895147📷 4

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The Hand Stone - geograph.org.uk - 3771235📷 3

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The Hand Stone

The Hand Stone — a other in england-yorkshire, United Kingdom.

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Old guidestone-boundary stone - geograph.org.uk - 6758101📷 3

Natural landmarks · North East England

The Face Stone

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Natural landmarks · North East England

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Runswick Bay?
Runswick Bay is in North-East England, United Kingdom (postcode TS13 5HU), in the parish of Hinderwell.
What is Runswick Bay?
Runswick Bay — a natural feature in england north east.
How do I get to Runswick Bay?
The nearest railway station is Sleights, about 9.5 km away. Drivers can use postcode TS13 5HU.
How do I get to Runswick Bay?
Drivers can navigate to postcode TS13 5HU. It sits within the Scarborough and Whitby parliamentary constituency.