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Yorkshire Beaches

Whether you’re planning a staycation or a day trip with the kids. Use our coastal holiday guide to discover beautiful Yorkshire beaches.

Find your favourite Yorkshire Beaches

Discover the stunning Yorskhire coastline. Home to famous seaside town of Scarborough, Brooding Whitby Abbey and the Dinosaur Coast in Runswick Bay. There is lots to see and do along the Yorkshire Coast. From the bright lights and busy seaside resort of Scarbourough and Whitby to charming Robin hoods Bay and Port Mulgrave. Most of this coast is backed by the Cleveland Way coastal path. The path runs from Filey beach and turns inland at Saltburn.

Discover Yorkshire Beaches

Do you know the name of the beach you are looking for? See our full list of beaches in Yorkshire in alphabetical order.

Cattersty Beach

Lovely Cattersty beach in the village of Skinningrove is a wonderful beach to visit on the Yorkshire coast.

Cayton Bay

Cayton Bay is a lovely wide sweeping bay on the Yorkshire Coast.

Barafundle Beach

Visit Filey Beach, the traditional seaside resort of Filey on the Yorkshire coast has a blue flag award winning sandy beach.

Hayburn Wyke Beach

Magical Hayburn Wyke Beach. This charming secluded beach is lovely on a hot summer day.

Hunmanby Gap

Hunmanby Gap overlooking Filey Bay on the Yorkshire coast. This beach is off the beaten track and a great place to get away from the crowds.

Kettleness Beach

Kettleness Beach is just south of Runswick Bay on the Yorkshire Heritage coast along the Cleveland Way.

Marske Beach

Visit Marske Beach Take a stroll along the long stretch of coast at Marske Beach. There is a small car…

Port Mulgrave Beach

Port Mulgrave Beach on the Yorkshire coast is a great place for fossil hunting.

Ravenscar Beach

Visit Ravenscar Beach Secluded Ravenscar beach is a great spot to stop off on a coastal walk.

Redcar Beach

Visit Redcar Beach is a popluar seaside destination. The beach is backed by a holiday park.

Reighton Sands

Visit Reighton Sands Beach  

Robin Hood’s Bay

Charming Robin Hood’s Bay on the Yorkshire coast is a large bay with sandy areas and extensive…

Barafundle Beach

Stunning Runswick Bay on the North Yorkshire’s famous Dinosaur Coast often named the country’s top beachcombing beach.

Saltburn by Sea Beach

Saltburn by Sea Beach, or just Saltburn beach, is a popular seaside town on the Yorkshire coast.

Saltwick Bay

Saltwick Bay on the Yorkshire coast is a secluded little beach.

Sandsend Beach

Sandsend Beach just north of Whitby, Sandsend Beach is a wonderful sandy beach with rock pools to explore.

Scarborough North Bay

Visit Scarborough North Bay Scarborough award winning North Bay beach is is a flat sandy beach a little quieter.

Scarborough South Bay

Scarborough South Bay is one the most popular beaches on the Yorkshire coast and a firm…

South Gare

South Gare just North of Redcar is a reclaimed man made beach.  

Staithes Beach

Visit Staithes Beach

Whitby Beach

Whitby Beach on the Yorkshire coast is a popular seaside destination.

Common Questions

Most of the Yorkshire coast is backed by the Cleveland Way Coastal Path, which runs from Filey beach to Saltburn beach.

Scarbourough Castle is well worth a visit if you are in the area.

Enjoy the beautiful Yorkshire coast.

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NORTHUMBERLAND

From local seafood at Craster beach to sandy beaches and coastal castles Northumberland Beaches have a lot to offer.

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YORKSHIRE

Home to famous Scarborough Beach to the Dinosaur Coast in Runswick Bay there is lots to see and do along the Yorkshire Coast.

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TYNE & WEAR

Enjoy the beautiful family friendly Tyne & Wear coast with broad golden sandy beaches stunning natural scenery and rich history.

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EAST RIDING

Great for weekends away at the beach, the East Riding coast has plenty of sightseeing as well as water sports destinations.

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DURHAM

Visit the the Durham Heritage Coast looking out over the North Sea, from Sandy Crimdon beach to sites of Special Scientific Interest.

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