Beaches · North East England
Runswick Sands
In or near Hinderwell.
Runswick Sands is a beach in the United Kingdom.

Stephen McCulloch — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–3 h
- Best time of year
- Summer (Jun–Aug)
- Nearest railway station
- Lealholm · 9.4 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
About
Runswick Sands is a named beach on the United Kingdom coastline. Coordinates: 54.5307°, -0.7456°. This entry is part of The Great Britain Guide, a free, ad-free, open-data tourist directory.
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Place summary
Runswick Sands is a beach located in North-East England, within the parish of Hinderwell. It is known for its scenic coastline and offers a range of outdoor activities. The area is popular for its natural beauty and is a designated area for public enjoyment.
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- Coordinates
- 54.5307, -0.7456
- District
- North Yorkshire
- Parish
- Hinderwell
- Postcode
- TS13 5HT
- Parliamentary constituency
- Scarborough and Whitby
- Nearest railway station
- Lealholm — 9.4 km
Sources
- osm: w38237222 (ODbL)
Other places nearby

Runswick Bay
Natural landmarks · 0.1 km

Cliffemount Hotel
Hotels · 0.6 km

Runswick
Villages · 0.8 km

Runswick Bay Caravan and Camping Park
Caravan parks · 0.9 km

Lingrow Howe
Archaeological sites · 1.6 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 · 2.1 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
Nearby
📷 5Natural landmarks · North East England
Runswick Bay
Runswick Bay — a natural feature in england north east.
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 — an archaeological site in North East England, 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 Sands
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
The Captain Cook Inn — a bed-and-breakfast in england north east.
Campsites · North East England
Lythe Caravan And Camping Site
Lythe Caravan And Camping Site — a campsite in england north east.
Places to eat & drink
Historic pubs · Yorkshire & the Humber
The Badger Hounds Public House
The Badger Hounds Public House in England Yorkshire, United Kingdom.
Historic pubs · Yorkshire & the Humber
The Royal George Public House
The Royal George Public House in England Yorkshire, United Kingdom.
Restaurants · North East England
Estbek House
Estbek House — a restaurant in england north east.
Restaurants · Yorkshire & the Humber
Magpie Cafe
Magpie Cafe — a restaurant in england yorkshire.
Restaurants · Yorkshire & the Humber
Hadleys Fish Restaurant
Hadleys Fish Restaurant — a restaurant in england yorkshire. Cuisine: fish and chips.
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Runswick Sands?
- Runswick Sands is in North-East England, United Kingdom (postcode TS13 5HT), in the parish of Hinderwell.
- What is Runswick Sands?
- Runswick Sands is a beach in the United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Runswick Sands?
- The nearest railway station is Lealholm, about 9.4 km away. The nearest town is Hinderwell. Drivers can use postcode TS13 5HT.
- Is Runswick Sands free to visit?
- Yes, Runswick Sands is free to enter.
- How do I get to Runswick Sands?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode TS13 5HT. It sits within the Scarborough and Whitby parliamentary constituency.