Runswick Sands
- Saltwater
- Beach
Runswick Sands
- Saltwater
- Beach
- Sq. miles
- 0.1
- Boat Ramps
- 0
- Access Points
- 0
- Species
- 3
Runswick Sands is a stunning white sand beach stretching nearly a mile along Runswick Bay in North Yorkshire, located within the North York Moors National Park. The bay itself is 1.2 miles long, offering a picturesque setting with cliffs on either side and a series of caves, including the notable Hob Hole. The beach is a mix of sand and scattered rocks, with freshwater streams draining across it. It is renowned for its excellent water quality, fossil-hunting opportunities, and as a prime location for coastal walks along the Cleveland Way. The village of Runswick Bay, a cliffside settlement with no cars allowed, adds to the area's charm. While popular for swimming, kayaking, and paddleboarding in summer, the location transforms into a celebrated sea-angling destination during the winter months.
Species & education
Learn what type of fish are at Runswick Sands and what's needed to catch them.
Fishing spots, boat ramps & amenities
Learn how to get on Runswick Sands. Uncover great fishing access points, boat ramps, and all the facilities you need for an unforgettable day on the water. Some locations shown may border or include private property. Always check property boundaries and applicable regulations before visiting. onWater's Public & Private Land layer can help you plan your access with confidence.
The most renowned fishing spot is the Hill Stones reef, an 800-yard scramble over rocks from the main beach, which is a top location for cod. The rocky areas exposed at low tide along the beach also provide opportunities.
Know where you can legally fish on Runswick Sands
See public and private land boundaries along the water, turn on private parcels with owner details to know where permission is required, and find land-trust parcels that offer permitted fishing access.
England licenses and regulations
England Boating Regulations
Canal & River Trust is the navigation authority for most inland canals and rivers in England and Wales, covering boat licences, registration, and rules of navigation. For coastal/sea boating the national Maritime & Coastguard Agency guidance applies instead.
England Fishing License
An Environment Agency rod fishing licence is required to fish for salmon, trout, freshwater fish, smelt or eel in England. Buy a short-term or annual licence online via GOV.UK; junior licences are free but must be registered.
England Fishing Regulations
The official Environment Agency freshwater rod-fishing byelaws for England: close seasons, size and catch limits, permitted baits and methods, and rod limits. These apply in addition to holding a rod licence.
England Stream Access Laws
Closest official page on public access to land and water in England. Note there is no general public right to fish - fishing rights are privately owned, so you need the owner's or club's permission or a permit even where access on foot exists.
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