Yorkshire Sailing beaches

The beach guide has 9 sailing beaches listed in Yorkshire. Check here for all sailing beaches in the UK

Contents
  1. Filey
  2. Scarborough
  3. Saltburn
  4. Whitby
  5. Robin Hood's Bay
  6. Runswick Bay
  7. Staithes
  • Whitby ©

    1. Whitby Beach

    Whitby has beaches on both sides of the River Esk. On the east side is the smaller Tate Hill, a sheltered sandy beach that allows dogs all year round. On the other side of West Pier is West Cliff, a larger sandy beach with colourful…

  • Sandsend ©

    2. Sandsend Beach

    The tiny, picturesque village of Sandsend lies on Yorkshire's heritage coastline, between Runswick Bay and Whitby. The clean, sandy beach here, with small rivers running into the sea on either side, is very appealing and makes an excellent…

  • Filey ©

    3. Filey Beach

    The traditional seaside resort of Filey is less commercial than some of its East-Coast neighbours and is an ideal seaside location for young families or anyone looking for a fine stretch of good sand for walks, playing in the sand,…

  • Runswick Bay ©

    4. Runswick Bay

    Runswick Bay, about 9 miles north of Whitby, is widely regarded as one of the prettiest spots on the Yorkshire coast. Come here in the summer months for sandcastles, beach games, rock pooling and maybe even a dip in the waters. Come here…

  • Staithes ©

    5. Staithes Beach

    The eminently photographic fishing village of Staithes is reckoned by many to be the prettiest on the east coast. Sitting within the shelter of the harbour and backed by the seafront is a small sandy beach. Staithes is where the North…

  • Hornsea ©

    6. Hornsea Beach

    This beach in the East Riding of Yorkshire is mainly shingle and fine golden sand, and offers a classic traditional seaside experience. Flamborough Headland is visible to the north, while to the south the Holderness coast can be seen.…

  • South Gare ©

    7. South Gare Beach

    South Gare is an area of Redcar beach located by breakwater on the southern side of the mouth of the river Tees. The land here is all reclaimed and was created using waste from the local steel industry.

    Now the industry has largely…

  • Withernsea ©

    8. Withernsea Beach

    The main beach at Withernsea is part of a strip of sand and shingle that runs for miles in both directions. An attractively redeveloped promenade features numerous cafes, fish and chip shops and pubs.

    Sailing and windsurfing are…

  • Hornsea South Beach ©

    9. Hornsea South Beach

    Hornsea South is a sand and shingle beach located next to the small seaside resort of Hornsea on Yorkshire's East Riding coast. It is a popular beach for many different water sports and also for walkers with the Transpennine Trail finishing…