Runswick Bay is a sheltered sandy beach on the beautiful Heritage Coast area of the North York Moors National Park.

How to get there:

Runswick Bay is 9 miles North of Whitby (use satnav TS13 5HT) then follow signs to beach.

Facilities:

Slipway onto beach. You can stop vehicles to unload here before parking in pay and display carpark 100 yards back up road.
Toilets.
Pub nearby.

Hazards:

As with all sea locations the main hazard is a change in weather. Best also to time your trip to take advantage of tidal streams for outward and return.

Overview:

A sheltered bay with a easy access by slip. Paddling north along rocky shoreline gives excellent views. The next bay along is Port mulgrave, good to put in and view the old fishing huts.

Location:

A gentle down-stream suitable for families. No shops or toilets en route except in York.
We saw kingfishers and lots of trees.
There is a footpath north of York where the walkers move faster!

How to get there:

Start from Linton on Ouse. 10m North of York.
Finish at Naburn Lock.

Facilities:

Cafe/shop at Linton. No lockeeper but ask to be polite. Car Parking and camping.
Part-time Lockeeper at Naburn. Campsite 100yds.

Hazards:

Large trip boats and self-drive motor boats in York .

Ins and Outs:

From the jetties.
Unload at the Slipway in York down the side of the Mecca Bingo. Park near Cliffords Tower and walk away from the city walls

Overview:

River Ouse. 16mile, 6 hours.

Location: