A coastal walk from Sandsend to Staithes

We take the Cleveland Way north from Sandsend, a charming village with a beautiful sandy beach, along the clifftops for amazing sea views, to Runswick Bay, where we will stop for refreshments and a spot of lunch. This part of the trail is relatively easy, with gentle undulations and well-defined paths.

We then continue on the Cleveland Way path across the clifftops to Staithes, passing Kettleness beach along the way. Kettleness itself is a small hamlet with a dramatic cliff-top setting.

There is a descent through woodlands into the village of Staithes - a village steeped in history and once home to the famous explorer Captain James Cook. You are then free to explore the village or have a well earned drink!

This scenic route offers stunning coastal views and is part of the National Trails network. It requires a moderate level of fitness.
The walk is approximately 14 km (around 8.7 miles) with an elevation gain of about 400 meters (1,312 feet) and takes about 4 hours.
The trail is well-marked, but weather conditions can change rapidly, so be prepared with appropriate gear.

There is a direct bus (X4, X4a) from Staithes to Sandsend departing from Captain Cooks Close and arriving at Hotel & Garage. Services depart every 30 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 18 min and costs £3.
There is both on street parking and a car park at Sandsend (£7.90 for 24 hours).