Route: Runswick Bay and Staithes
Area: North York Moors
Date of walk: 10th August 2013
Walkers: Andrew and Gilly
Distance: 8.9 miles
Ascent: 800 feet
We parked in the beautiful village of Runswick Bay, a paradise for artists and photographers. After leaving the village, we walked through fields, and then a nature reserve, before arriving at the equally attractive coastal village of Staithes
Having walked about 4 miles so far, we’d worked up an appetite, and had some guilt free fish and chips at the Cod and Lobster. We then wandered around the narrow streets for a while
After leaving Staithes we joined the Cleveland Way for the climax of the walk, a magnificent cliff top walk all the way back to Runswick Bay.
The weather was overcast at times, but the views out to sea were fantastic nevertheless
We both agreed that this had been a 5 star walk
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Runswick Bay
It’s a steep climb from the car park to Runswick Bank Top
You scratch my back and I’ll scratch yours
Walking inland towards Newton Mulgrave
The path crosses open farmland, with the North Sea in the distance
Entering the Nature Reserve
Walking through the reserve was one of the many highlights of this walk
Captain Cook was renowned for his navigation skills, so we followed his advice…..
…..and duly arrived in Staithes
Staithes Beck
Further along the Beck
We wandered around the narrow streets
The harbour
Haddock at the Cod and Lobster on the seafront - the pub has been rebuilt several times after being swept away by storms
After leaving Staithes, we join the Cleveland Way in order to return to Runswick Bay
The path follows the cliff top for most of the way
Looking back along the Cleveland Way
Looking inland
Looking back towards Staithes
Approaching Runswick Bay
We arrive back at Runswick Bay
We wandered around the lovely village for a while
What a wonderful walk!
