Skip to main content

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.

Find which waters have the species you want to catch

European Flounder

European Flounder

Platichthys flesus

Lesser Weever

Lesser Weever

Echiichthys vipera

Lumpsucker

Lumpsucker

Cyclopterus lumpus


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.

Take Runswick Sands with you

The onWater Fish app keeps this water's access points, species and conditions in your pocket, with the tools you use once you're there.

  • Use the map without signal

    Download the map around Runswick Sands to use it offline when coverage drops.

  • Log your catches here

    Keep a private fishing journal for Runswick Sands to find where and when fish are biting for you.

Get the onWater Fish app

Free on iOS and Android

Tides, wind & water conditions (10 day forecast)

On open water, wind and tide matter as much as the weather. See the best times to fish Runswick Sands and check the marine forecast before you launch.

Loading tide predictions…


Explore England waters

Top fishing waters

No waters available right now.

Popular Cities

Loading popular cities...

Smarter Fishing Starts in the App.

onWater Fish gives you everything you need to plan smarter, fish better, and own every trip from first cast to last.