Natural landmarks · North East England
Runswick Bay
In or near Hinderwell.
Runswick Bay — a natural feature in england north east.

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.
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- Coordinates
- 54.5316, -0.7448
- District
- North Yorkshire
- Parish
- Hinderwell
- Postcode
- TS13 5HU
- Parliamentary constituency
- Scarborough and Whitby
- Nearest railway station
- Sleights — 9.5 km
Sources
- manual: geonames-2638954 (CC BY 4.0)
Featured in this guide
Other places nearby

Runswick Sands
Beaches · 0.1 km

Cliffemount Hotel
Hotels · 0.5 km

Runswick
Villages · 0.8 km

Runswick Bay Caravan and Camping Park
Caravan parks · 0.9 km

Lingrow Howe
Archaeological sites · 1.5 km

Silkstone Hall, Formerly The Croft, Including Gateways
Gardens · 1.6 km

Hinderwell, Port Mulgrave and Runswick War Memorial Clock Tower
Memorials & monuments · 2.0 km

Alum works at Kettleness
Quarries · 2.0 km

Ellerby
Villages · 2.2 km

Standing stone on Brockrigg known as Wade's Stone, 420m south east of Brockrigg Farm
Windmills · 2.2 km

The Badger Hounds Public House
Historic pubs · 2.2 km

Hinderwell
Towns & cities · 2.2 km
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Caravan parks · North East England
Runswick Bay Caravan and Camping Park
Runswick Bay Caravan and Camping Park — a caravan park in england north east.
Archaeological sites · North East England
Lingrow Howe
Lingrow Howe — a archaeological in england-north-east, United Kingdom.
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.
Where to eat & stay near Runswick Bay
Places to stay
Caravan parks · North East England
Runswick Bay Caravan and Camping Park
Runswick Bay Caravan and Camping Park — a caravan park in england north east.
B&Bs · North East England
The Captain Cook Inn
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Campsites · North East England
Lythe Caravan And Camping Site
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Places to eat & drink
Historic pubs · Yorkshire & the Humber
The Badger Hounds Public House
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Historic pubs · Yorkshire & the Humber
The Royal George Public House
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Restaurants · North East England
Estbek House
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Restaurants · Yorkshire & the Humber
Magpie Cafe
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Restaurants · Yorkshire & the Humber
Hadleys Fish Restaurant
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📷 3Frequently 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.