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Beach locations

See locations of beaches in North Yorkshire

Beaches

  • Beach hut hire
  • Cafe/restaurant
  • Dogs friendly
  • First aid point
  • Good fishing
  • Lifeguard service
  • Slipway
  • Toilets

Cayton Bay

Small sandy bay backed by cliffs.

Filey beach

Filey Beach has a glorious 5 mile wide stretch of golden sand.

Reighton Sands

Miles of sandy beach and years of history.

Robin Hood's Bay beach

One of the most popular, charming and picturesque fishing villages in the country.

Runswick Bay beach

This long sandy beach is a lovely place to spend a few quiet hours.

Sandsend Beach

A picturesque village with a sandy beach.

Scarborough North Bay

North Bay is the wilder of Scarborough's two beaches, with a rugged feel and plenty of opportunities for surfing.

Scarborough South Bay

South Bay has a large sandy bay with excellent facilities, child friendly amenities and is very popular with families.

Staithes

The beach is a nice place to spend a few quiet hours.

Whitby beach

Whitby has beaches on both sides of the River Esk.


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