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Staithes
Staithes, North East England
A cramped old fishing village between two headlands, with a tight harbour and artists' studios.
- Price
- Car park charge
- Booking
- No need to book
- Time to allow
- 2 hours
Staithes is smaller, steeper and quieter than Whitby, with a narrow lane of cottages down to the harbour and a beach full of boats. Captain Cook worked in a shop here. The Cleveland Way passes through, so you can walk onward to Runswick Bay.
Good to know
- Park at the top and walk down
- Look out for the Staithes group art in the gallery
- Best time
- Mid-morning
- Open
- All year
- Getting there
- Top car park; steep walk down
- Vehicles
- Fine in any car
- Dogs
- Dogs welcome
Facilities
- Rubbish bins
- Toilets
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