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Staithes Fishing Village – Runswick Bay loop from Ruswarp

Yorkshire And The Humber

North Yorkshire

Scarborough

Whitby

Staithes Fishing Village – Runswick Bay loop from Ruswarp

Hard

5.0

(2)

riders

Staithes Fishing Village – Runswick Bay loop from Ruswarp

03:21

66.7km

1,060m

Road cycling

Hard road ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: June 26, 2026

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After 46.0 km for 279 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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3.28 km

Whitby North Promenade and Beach Huts

Highlight • Viewpoint

This is a great road to take either into or out of Whitby. From high up you can appreciate the vastness of the North Sea and people watch those promenading along the seafront.

To the east you can see to Whitby and to the north-west across to the cliffs of Sandsend Ness.

Tip by

5.00 km

Sandsend Road

Highlight • Viewpoint

The Sandsend Road, leading out from Whitby and north towards Teeside is a lovely coastal road with views across the sea to the east and of Sandsend itself here as it begins to drop down to the coast.

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6.16 km

Sandsend Beach

Highlight • Beach

Just a short distance from Whitby, Sandsend has a completely different feel and is a place of calm compared to the hustle and bustle of Yorkshire's other resorts south along the coast from here.

There are a couple of cafes, Tides and Sandside Cafe and public toilets a short way south east from the Sandside Cafe on the A174.

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23.8 km

Crow Wood

Forest

25.6 km

White Cliff Wood

Forest

31.8 km

Saltburn Seafront

Highlight • Viewpoint

Sea views and fish and chips.

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46.0 km

Staithes Harbour

Highlight • Historical Site

Staithes is a beautiful seaside village, home to Captain James Cook in the 18th century. Captain Cook arrived a 16 year old and apprentice to a grocer and chandler and left a budding adventurer. Hardly surprising given the beauty of the coast here in Yorkshire.

To the north of Staithes is Cowbar Nab, an imposing cliff, home to a seabird colony and great for walking up to get unrivalled views of Staithes.

There are plenty of cafes and pubs, plus a stretch of sandy beach and public toilets at Bank Top Car Park.

Tip by

46.1 km

Staithes Fishing Village

Highlight • Historical Site

As you wander through the winding streets of Staithes and down to the traditional bay, it really feels as though time has stood still for hundreds of years. Much more peaceful than its larger neighbours to the south, Whitby and Scarborough, it’s a picture-postcard fishing village that’s sure to capture your imagination. With spectacular cliff-top paths, a small yet glorious golden beach and rock pools, it’s a serene spot that’s well worth a visit.

Tip by

50.5 km

Runswick Bay

Highlight • Beach

From high up on the road you get a great view of Runswick Bay. You can drop down Cleveland way to get a closer look the sea and pretty village clinging to the side of the coastline, but the tearooms and bakery are up here so its up to you whether you think the extra metres to climb back out are worth it!

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66.7 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

48.1 km

18.3 km

166 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

66.1 km

279 m

195 m

105 m

Elevation

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Weather

Thursday 27 August

18°C

13°C

96 %

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Staithes Fishing Village – Runswick Bay loop from Ruswarp

Whitby North Promenade and Beach Huts

Sandsend Road

Sandsend Beach

Saltburn Seafront

Staithes Harbour

Staithes Fishing Village

Runswick Bay

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