Runswick Bay Map

Detailed Street Map of Runswick Bay North Yorkshire & Guide to the Area

Runswick Bay Map North Yorkshire: Interactive map of Runswick Bay, displaying the village situated in the county of North Yorkshire, England, United Kingdom.

Use controls (+/-) to display a detailed street map of Runswick Bay area and a Runswick Bay village centre map, showing Runswick Bay Caravan and Camping Park and Whitby Cove.

Other facilities, some of which may also be visible on this Runswick Bay map are: Runswick Bay Hotel, Cliffemount Hotel, Sandside Café, The Royal Hotel Runswick, Runswick Bay Lifeboat Station Heritage Centre, Runswick Bay Gallery, Seaview Cottage Holidays, Bay Bank Café, Smuggler's Rock Holiday Cottages, Runswick Bay Beach, Whitby Sea Salt & Soaps, The Captain Cook Inn (nearby in Staithes), The Cod & Lobster (Staithes), Cliffemount Holiday Apartments, Runswick Bay Cottages, St Hilda's Church, Bank Top Farm Caravan & Camping, Runswick Bay Tea Garden, Seaside Studio Gallery, Harbour View Bed and Breakfast, York House B&B, Fossil Cottage, Beach Haven, Rockpool Café, Rose Cottage, Runswick Bay Coastal Café, Bank Top Cottage, Highcliffe House, Seascape Lodge, Lavender Cottage, Bay View House, Little Moana, Fernleigh Cottage, Runswick Bay Rescue Boat HQ, Runswick Bay Car Park, Bay View Café, The Lobster Pot (near Staithes), East Row Lodges, Ocean View Cottage, Mulgrave Estate Office, Hinderwell Service Station, The Badger Hounds, The Brown Cow Inn, Hinderwell Methodist Chapel, Staithes Gallery, St Peter's Church Hinderwell, Mulgrave Community Sports Association, Dale House B&B, Valley View Tea Room.

By zooming out a couple of steps (double right click) you can view the surrounding areas of Hinderwell, Staithes, Port Mulgrave, Sandsend, Lythe, Ugthorpe, Goldsborough, Kettleness, East Row, Easington, Liverton, Skinningrove, Loftus, Carlin How, Brotton, Saltburn-by-the-Sea, Boosbeck, Glaisdale, Lealholm, Houlsyke, Egton, Egton Bridge, Goathland, Sleights, Aislaby, Whitby, Newholm, Briggswath, Ruswarp, Sneaton, Fylingthorpe.

Runswick Bay is the sort of place that makes you pause and take it all in. Tucked into a deep curve of the North Yorkshire coastline, it's a quiet, steeply sloped village full of red-roofed cottages, winding footpaths, and sea views that stop you in your tracks. The beach stretches wide and golden when the tide's out, and the whole village feels like it's been carefully cradled by the cliffs around it. It's the kind of spot where time slows right down, the sea breeze does all the talking, and you never feel the need to rush off anywhere.

The village has a long maritime past, once a bustling fishing community and known for its coble boats and lifeboat station, which was manned for well over a century. The old lifeboat house now serves as a heritage centre, sharing the story of the village's life-saving efforts and sea connections. In 1682, part of the original village was lost to a landslip, so what you see today was mostly rebuilt after that. It's not a big place—permanent residents number fewer than 300—but that's part of the charm. You'll find a mix of locals, artists, and return visitors who just couldn't stay away.

There's plenty to enjoy in Runswick Bay if you like a quiet wander, a long paddle, or a sketchpad and a flask on a bench. Fossil hunters and rock poolers love the beach, and kayakers often set out from here. The Cleveland Way runs right through the village, offering stunning coastal walks both north and south. There's a lovely café near the beach, a local inn with sea views, and a handful of galleries and holiday cottages dotted along the lanes. Not far away, you've got National Trust properties like Ravenscar and the walks along the clifftops there, and English Heritage's Whitby Abbey is a short drive down the coast, perfect for a day trip with a touch of gothic drama.

North Yorkshire opens up in every direction from here. A drive inland brings you to the moors—big skies, purple heather, and peaceful walking routes through valleys and woodland. The village of Goathland, famous as the filming location for Heartbeat and parts of the Harry Potter films, is nearby and worth a look. Whitby's just a few miles down the road, bustling with shops, chip shops, history and tales of Dracula. The Yorkshire Dales aren't far off either, and towns like Pickering, Malton and Helmsley offer food markets, abbey ruins and the kind of cosy pubs that beg for a slow lunch and a pint.

Getting to Runswick Bay takes a little planning, which is exactly what helps it stay so unspoilt. There's no train station in the village itself, but you can catch a train to Whitby or Saltburn and pick up a local bus or taxi. If you're driving, you'll come in via the A174, with a car park at the top of the village and a steep walk down to the bay itself. The village is largely car-free, which keeps the lanes quiet and peaceful. The closest airport is Teesside International, roughly an hour away by road. Once you're here, you'll be doing most of your exploring on foot—and that's just how it should be.

North Yorkshire is a county that really does have it all. From the soft hills and stone villages of the Dales to the rugged coastline and high moorland of the North York Moors, it's a place full of character and contrast. It's steeped in history—castles, abbeys, Roman roads and medieval market towns—but also full of open space and natural beauty. Whether you're walking, cycling, sightseeing or just tucking into local food, there's something grounding about this part of the world. It's calm without being dull, beautiful without being flashy, and always quietly impressive.

We hope you found this Runswick Bay tourist map useful for your visit to the area.

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