This walk begins in the village of Runswick Bay on the Yorkshire coast. It passes through woodland and the village of Staithes, rewarding hikers with scenic coastal views. The walk involves some challenging climbs at the start in Runswick Bay and after leaving Staithes. Hikers should bring a walking stick as the woodland section can be muddy. The total walk provides amazing coastal views before returning to the starting point in Runswick Bay.

1. Runswick
Bay ~ Hard
Walk

2. A rewarding and challenging walk which starts at the
village of Runswick Bay a village perched on the North
Yorkshire coast. It passes through woodland and
through the village of Staithes before rewarding you with
jaw-dropping views of the cliffs and coastline on the way
back to Runswick Bay along the Cleveland Way. There
is challenging climbing in this walk at the very start at
Runswick Bay and after leaving Staithes. Take a
walking stick as the woodland part of the walk can
become very muddy after rainfall. Please allow time for
stopping and taking in the amazing views on the return
to Runswick Bay!

3. Getting There
From Middlesbrough follow the A174
through Saltburn via Saltburn bank and
continue on the A174 coastal road. The
Runswick Bay turnoff is a left turn after the
Staithes turn off. Parking is best to be found
in the public car park near the bottom of the
steep road into Runswick Bay before the
roundabout.

4. Map of the Runswick Bay walk

5. The Walk
From the car park turn left and
make your way up the very
steep bank away from the village
to Runswick Bank top. This is a
very steep walk and at the
beginning of the walk, however
there is no more climbing until
you progress your way into
Staithes and from Staithes.

6. Bear left at the top
and follow Hinderwell
Lane walking over 400
metres until you come
to a waymarked stile
to your left.

7. Make your way through
two fields keeping the
hedge to your left.

8. Soon you will come to a
main road. Taking care turn
right but then look for the
first left turning which is a
road into Newton
Mulgrave. Follow this road
into Newton Mulgrave
passing through the hamlet
until you come to a track to
the right. This can be found
approximately 300 yards
after the hamlet.

9. This track passes to the
side of a field and looking
for a gate, keep on the
track to your left which
will have a fence to your
left and a hedge on your
right.

10. Follow the track and
follow it so you are
walking above the wood.
Soon you will see a path
leading into the wood to
the left - take this path
and enter the woods.

11. The path into the woods can get
muddy in wet weather. However
it is negotiable if you take a
walking stick and extra care.
Keep ahead at a junction on the
path and you will soon emerge
into a clearing (if you have
completed the Staithes walk this
will be familiar to you). A pitstop
can be taken on a bench to the
right.

12. As the path goes
on it eventually
passes a caravan
site. Turn left to
pass the site and
then right to cross
over a bridge.

13. Keep following the
way to Dalehouses
at a sign.

14. The track will end
at a lane. Turn right
and pass by the
Fox and Hounds
pub. Complete
another gradual
climb onto the main
road ahead. Turn
right and take the
road left into
Staithes.

15. Follow the road down
into Staithes which
drops down into the
charming fishing
village. Another pitstop
can be made in
Staithes.

16. At the Cod and Lobster follow the road up which is a
climb and you will come to a sign for the Cleveland
Way. Follow the stepped path up until you come to a
farm.

17. After the farm continue on the path ahead and you will then come
to another climb up a grassy slope. Take the middle slope it is
easier, however most will find both options a challenge. The
reward for the tough climb is a magnificent view of the coastline.

18. Looking behind you will see
Staithes and ahead you can
see the headland of
Kettleness. Follow the path
taking care when taking
photos. Safety first! Following
the Cleveland Way you will
soon come into Port Mulgrave.
Pass by some buildings and
look for a turning on the left
where the Cleveland Way
continues.

19. Follow the Cleveland Way
coming across more
stunning views of the
coastline and keep on the
path which eventually leads
away from the coastline into
Runswick Bay itself. Do
some more exploring of the
labyrinth of cottages. There
are plenty of places to eat
and have some well-earned
refreshments!