Beaches, Sandsend

Saltwick Bay

North Sea Bay with countryside walks and fishing.

Fossils, shipwrecks and shale, galore. Saltwick Bay is located along the North Yorkshire Coast, just a short drive or walk from Whitby.

North-East facing, Saltwick Bay looks out over the rugged North Sea whose coastline encompasses some of the UK’s most charming and raw countryside. Tiny fishing villages, rocky cliffs, hidden bays, and stretches of golden sand are all part of its innate and sublime charm, and Saltwick Bay is no different.

At first glance, Saltwick Bay appears to be a beautifully sculpted bay that offers glorious views out to sea but little more. However, this could not be further from the truth. Saltwick Bay is actually packed with history and astounding geological features that make it a place you must visit and see for yourself.