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Runswick Bay Camping And Caravan Park
Hinderwell Lane
Runswick Bay
Whitby
North Yorkshire (Browse area)
TS13 5HR
Tel: 01947 840997
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Pitches: 15
Open: 01/01/2026 to 31/12/2026
01/01/2027 to 31/12/2027
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 Tent Pitches |
 Caravan Pitches |
 Motorhome Pitches |
 Small Campervans |
 No Glamping Units |
 No Statics for Hire |
 Holiday Homes for Sale |
 No Seasonal Pitches |
 Electric Hookups |
 No Hardstandings |
 No Fully Serviced Pitches |
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| Who's it for |
 Families Welcome |
 Not Members Only |
 Rallies Welcome |
 Not Naturist Site |
 Dogs Welcome |
 No Dogs Allowed |
 Groups Welcome |
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| Facilities |
 Toilet Facilities |
 Hot Showers |
 Washing Up |
 No Bathroom |
 No Baby Changing |
 Laundry On Site |
 Drinking Water |
 Disabled Friendly |
 Chemical Disposal |
 No Battery Charging |
 Gas Exchange |
 No Recycling Facilities |
 Kitchen Facilities |
 Freezer / Fridge |
 No Motorhome Point |
 Wifi Access |
 Shop <1 mile |
 Bar <1 mile |
 Restaurant or Cafe or Takeaway <1 mile |
| Activities |
 No Playground |
 No TV Room |
 No Games Room |
 No Evening Ents |
 Fishing <1 mile |
 No Wild Swimming |
 No Indoor Pool |
 No Outdoor Pool |
 Horse Riding <5 miles |
 Cycle Hire <5 miles |
 Golf <5 miles |
 No Tennis |
 Beach <1 mile |
 Watersports <5 miles |
 Boat Launch / Mooring <5 miles |
| Other Features |
 No Sea Views |
 Not Working Farm |
 No Campfires Allowed |
 Open All Year |
 No Waterside Pitches |
 Public Transport <1 mile |
 Offroad Dog Walk On Site or Direct Access |
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| Date of Visit: August 2012 |
Unit: Tent |
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| Reviewer: Smithy1496 |
1 review from this member |
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 Have been twice to this site. Although very basic found the site clean and tidy. Ideal walks for the dog and kids found the closeness to the beach great. Everyone took notice of the 11 o'clock quiet time. Washing up facilities with hot water was a blessing.
The only thing I would like to change is that the showers are not big enough to allow for one adult and young child. Becomes a bit of a struggle.
The pub down the road was good for food and allowed dogs in. 
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| Date of Visit: July 2012 |
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| Reviewer: Gc51591 |
3 reviews from this member |
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This campsite has a very basic set up, the showers weren't clean but it had rained all weekend, disappointing that the temperature of the water or direction of the shower head cannot be altered by the individual having a shower. The site is spread out and the field generally flat, but don't pitch on low ground
The site permits large groups and it was noisy beyond the 11pm quiet time limit, also groups of children roaming around I guess board as there are no facilities for them.
Nothing more to say except £9 per person per night its very expensive for a tent. Cant fault the pub down the road excellent food and beer.
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| Date of Visit: April 2012 |
Unit: Touring Caravan |
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| Reviewer: Happycamper2012 |
9 reviews from this member |
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The location of this site is great, being situated near to Sandsend and also not so far from Whitby and Robin Hoods Bay. Local pubs are nice.
Overall, the site is ok. However, there were a few issues that you probably wouldn't get with a club site. There was no electric for two nights which wasn't great as we had paid for it but had to use a lot of gas (and battery). We did mention this to the warden(s) but they didn't seem apologetic, only stating that it was back up and running (i. E. What's the problem!). The space between each pitch was not that generous and it felt a little too close for comfort, luckily the neighbours were very nice!
The toilet block and showers (x 2) were ok (I have seen a lot worse!) and probably enough for the number of pitches. They were clean though for most of the time but as it was raining this weekend, there were points at which the floor was muddy, understandably.
For the future, we will try a different site because of the EHU problems and also the lack of space between pitches.
One more thing to mention, only analogue channels were available (with a booster ariel) but they were snowy! Ironically, this was not an issue during the evenings as we didn't have electric!
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| Date of Visit: August 2011 |
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| Reviewer: Camper988 |
1 review from this member |
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A fantastic setting for a campsite - relaxing scenic walks, fantastic views only a minute walk from site, great beach just a short (but steep) walk.
Facilities on this site are poor - damp dirty small bathrooms.
Office is only open a couple of hours a day - when I arrived with a car full of excited children - I had difficulty finding our pitch - a sign on the office door gave us unclear insructions - once pitched the warden angrily asked us to move.
One of the wardens was happy and helpful - went out of his way to help us and made us feel welcome - the other two seemed to struggle to deal with customers. -handy hint - use the office 4-6 to ensure a warm welcome.
The area is paradise the campsite is far from it!
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| Date of Visit: July 2011 |
Unit: Touring Caravan |
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| Reviewer: Yachty |
19 reviews from this member |
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Quite a large site with not much space between units.
The shower block was small and not vey clean, there were two showers in each which were very tight with little space to get dried and the floor was always soaking wet no matter when you went to the toilet/shower block.
We found it quite expensive for what it was (£19. 00) and we wont be visiting again, having said all that it was better than some sites that we have visited in the past!
It was in a handy position for walking into Runswick Bay which has a couple of nice pubs that do meals, we also walked to Staithes along the Cleveland Way which was about 4 miles and got the bus back which stopped at the end of the drive.
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| Date of Visit: August 2010 |
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| Reviewer: Patrick Jones |
3 reviews from this member |
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We've often used this site in August for the Whitby Folk Festival. It is a busy site and best to book in advance. The location is great - on the hill above the village and Runswick Bay is a very good, unspoilt seaside location both child and dog friendly. The best pub is the one down in the village itself.
The site itself has fairly basic facilities - fine when it's quiet but the kitchen and toilet/shower block gets very crowded at peak times - best to shower in the early evening or very early morning. It's nevertheless a well organised and tidily kept site in a great location for cliff walks and lounging on the beach
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| Date of Visit: August 2010 |
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| Reviewer: Dave stool |
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I Have used this site on many occasions in the past and found it basic but very nice.
I haven't been for 3 years due to various reasons. The site is flat, clean, friendly enough,the showers small but adequate. The nearby Runswick Bay Hotel is very friendly and allow kids and dogs.There is chippy van that comes on a wednesday and also a chipshop 1 mile from the site.
The site hasn't changed in the 20 years I've been going apart from the price which was £27.00 per night for two adults and two kids for a basic pitch. I found this very expensive considering there are no facilities apart from toilets and it wasn't even a bank holiday.Others must have thought the same as there were only 3 or 4 tents there in lovely weather in the last week of august.
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| Date of Visit: August 2010 |
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| Reviewer: Katymac |
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This site had a good location for anyone wanting a quiet break. Nice flat pitches and the warden did not cram in too many campers. Good food available at local pubs and hotels. Small supermarket a short drive away. Corner store within a 15 minute walk. No store on site.
However, we did have problems with the facilities. The showers had tiny cubicles which made it hard to shower our young children. The showers overflowed due to poor drainage. Also the water tended reduce to a trickle part way through.
We had an area of the site with dodgy electrics which kept cutting out. The warden said that they were previously aware of the problems- but they did not tell us this when we made our booking. Please note the problems did not affect the whole site -just a few pitches. Wash up area did not have plugs that fitted the sink. The site said that it accepts dogs 'under control'. We didn't hink that big dogs running around the same field as toddlers playing was very good.
Not a great site for anyone with kids, but a good location.
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| Date of Visit: August 2010 |
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| Reviewer: I Groove |
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Great site. 11 of us went for a 5 nights and had a cracking time. The site is very clean and the staff were very friendly. We did think that the toilet block could have done with cleaning a bit more reguly but also the campers should clean up after they have finished in the toilets! There are 3 good pubs in Runswick, the Royal hotel being the best. The views from the cliffs are fantastic and the 8 mile cliff top walk to Whitby is amazing. Have a beer or two in Whitby and get the bus back. We will definitely return to this campsite when ever we visit the North Yorkshire coast.
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| Date of Visit: July 2010 |
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| Reviewer: Irvin |
2 reviews from this member |
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As everyone says, nice and clean,the grass is well cut and pitches level enough, bins emptied regularly but the shower cubicles extremely small, it's difficult to see why they squeezed two cubicles in to this tight spot.
Brown Cow 10 mins walk up road to Hinderwell does decent food, guest beers and the bar staff are extremely helpful and the locals good fun. Downside; I thought £24 was pricey for 2 Adults and a child for one evening.
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| Reviewer: Mrscairnnut |
58 reviews from this member |
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This is a lovely site, a short walk across the edge of a cornfield and you are on the cliff top, the Cleveland Way, which is a very long walk around the North Yorkshire area. It also leads to the pub, The Runswick Bay Hotel, which serves a nice pint or two. We stayed here for a week, two adults and a dog, and had a very relaxing stay.
The site was packed on the Saturday when we arrived; a large 40th birthday party was being held in one field. This didn't bother us but they were rather noisy so might bother some with children or those in a tent.
As has been mentioned before the toilet block is far too small. All three fields were packed on the Saturday, by mid afternoon there was only luke warm water in the showers and they became very messy. They really do need updating; the showers are so tiny, there is nowhere to put your clothes / towels other than the hooks on the door and getting dry was impossible since the water flooded out of the shower tray onto the floor next to it.
The nearest shop is about a mile away, not so convenient if you have a motor home and don't want to have to move it to go shopping. The beach is lovely and well worth the effort to walk down and back up again. Nice piece of cake in the cafe at the bottom.
If the owners were to do something about the toilets we might return. Otherwise, despite it being in a lovely location, we won't be back. Also there is no children's' playground / area awful tv signal and phone signal was poor. Could be important to some people.
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| Date of Visit: August 2009 |
Unit: Tent |
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| Reviewer: Ally28 |
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We have been going to this campsite for 5 years, and this year (2010) will be our 6th time. It is brilliant for kids as although there is no playground, they can explore or play in the wooded areas which also stop the place being too windy. It is also great for dogs as there is the beach and also many footpaths where you can take them for walks etc. The facilities are good - the freezer and washing machines are useful and the toilets and showers are generally clean. However a couple of years ago new owners took over the site and since then it has not been quite as clean (although it's still good) and also it has become quite expensive.
Despite this, we still come year after year because it's in such a beautiful place, the beach is nearby and accessible by either a steep road with steps or a slightly longer but less steep path that goes through the little village of Runswick. The beach is also very long and fun for all.
There is a pub not far away - about 2 minutes walk - and the food is good although it's quite expensive, and the beer garden has not been tended to for about 4 years and last year (2009) it was very overgrown. However the pub does allow dogs. Also, although there is a pub nearby it's not noisy on site at all, especially as they have a rule that it mustn't be noisy after 11pm.
It is generally quite busy but people aren't crammed in so much, and there are many taps for drinking water close by everywhere on site.
The only down side is that sometimes in heavy rain one part floods badly, but that isn't the owners fault.
Generally though it's brilliant and close by to Whitby too for great days out.
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| Date of Visit: June 2010 |
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| Reviewer: Emma Judson |
2 reviews from this member |
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Had a lovely few days at this site. Site generally well maintained. Wardens really friendly and helpful. Utility Room with washing machine and dryer and freezer.
Only criticism is shower cubicles are very small and not much space to get dressed, especially with children.
Nice pub in walking distance. Near beach but lots of steps to get down to it. Counted 277!
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| Date of Visit: May 2010 |
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| Reviewer: Monkejuice |
4 reviews from this member |
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It was my first time camping in years and I must say I thoroughly enjoyed my weekend. We had a nice welcome from the owner, who directed us to the tent field, we were delighted to be the only ones in the field when we arrived and pitched the tent close to the trees. A stroke of genius as the wind blew and blew all weekend and we hardly felt a thing.
The toilet and shower block was nice and clean and the water was nice and hot. I will definitely go back again to this site as I love the area and think its a nice base to explore from.
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| Date of Visit: August 2009 |
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| Reviewer: Greentea |
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My very first time in a tent, bank hols every site full but they found room for us, only two in a small two person tent but got to the site found a space no one seemed cramped they don't cram people in, nice clean toilets, plenty of loo rolls! washing machine, fridge in utility room loads of mirrors, showers, can have food, papers milk delivered, leaflets telling whats on in area, trees all round give shelter from wind, friendly owners, have nothing to compare but I will be going here again. No play ground for children but plenty on site that didn't seem to mind they found there own fun. Very near to beach but steep hill nice going down but you have to get back up! Footpath leads to cliff top path part of Cleveland Way, good chippy in nearby village 20 min walk away
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