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About The Area

From the doorstep, you’ll discover stunning coastal walks, a beautiful crescent-shaped beach, and a choice of welcoming pubs and a café. Runswick Bay is renowned for its wide sandy shoreline, fascinating rock pools, and excellent fossil-hunting opportunities, making it a favourite for families and nature lovers alike.

The most scenic way to reach the bay is on foot. Walk to the right of the Cliffemount Hotel, where a clearly marked footpath leads down through a peaceful wooded area. At the first house, turn left and follow the steps and pathway down through the village, opening out to charming cottages and lovely sea views as shown above.



Overlooking the bay, you’ll find a welcoming café and the atmospheric Royal Hotel, complete with a beer garden where you can relax and watch swimmers, paddle boarders, and boats out on the water. If you’re feeling adventurous, you’re very welcome to join in - there are plenty of wetsuits available to borrow in the lodge.

Runswick Bay village itself is a charming, higgledy-piggledy collection of cottages, each with its own character and beautifully kept gardens. It’s a wonderful place for a gentle wander, taking in the ever-changing sea views and coastal atmosphere.


Runswick Bay Holiday Park is on the Cleveland Way - 3 miles to Staithes and in the other direction 5 miles to Sandsend and 8 miles to Whitby. All these walks never disappoint! Turn right out of the electric gates and follow the drive to a footpath on the left of the last lodges. The Cleveland Way is straight ahead. Turn left for Staithes 

There are ordinance survey maps and walking guides in the lodge if you want to explore further.


Things To Do


Dog-Friendly Stays


Well-behaved dogs are very welcome in the lodge.

Runswick Bay and Staithes beaches are dog-friendly throughout the year, making it easy to enjoy coastal walks with your four-legged companions.

Some nearby beaches do have seasonal restrictions, with designated no-dog areas during the summer months, so it’s worth checking local signage when you arrive.

Within the holiday park, dogs should be kept on leads when outside. However, they are free to relax on the lodge decking, which is fully secure and enclosed


Things to Enjoy During Your Stay


  • Walking along the coast and countryside

  • Swimming in the sea

  • Rock pooling and fossil hunting

  • Crabbing by the harbour

  • Steam train and scenic bus rides

  • Picnics and barbecues, either on the deck or on the beach

  • Relaxing with a good book

  • Binge-watching favourite shows and films

  • Games nights with family and friends

  • Enjoying great food and drinks 


Nearby Places to Explore


There are plenty of wonderful places to visit locally, offering something for all ages and interests.

Whitby is a vibrant coastal town with a wide range of attractions. Enjoy scenic boat trips, climb the iconic 199 steps to Whitby Abbey, or visit Whitby Brewery at the top for panoramic views. The town also offers pottery painting, a fair, crazy golf, amusements, a small bowling alley, and regular shows and films at the Pavilion. Families will appreciate the lovely children’s playground next to the art gallery, while visitors can also take a steam train through Heartbeat country and into the North York Moors.

Staithes is a charming old fishing village, perfect for a leisurely wander or some relaxed people-watching. It has a small selection of independent shops and a renowned pub, The Cod and Lobster. The village can also be reached using the bus from outside the holiday park.

Sandsend boasts a long, beautiful beach and a selection of cafés, with the historic hamlet of Lythe just next door. Seafood lovers should not miss The Fish Cottage, which offers both a restaurant, outdoor seating and takeaway options.

For those happy to venture a little further, there are several excellent day-trip destinations. These include Falling Foss Waterfall, Saltburn-by-the-Sea with its great playground and mini train, Robin Hood’s Bay, Boggle Hole, Dalby Forest, and Scarborough, home to the popular Alpamare Waterpark.