Wonderful Whitby
Whitby Beach
There are two Whitby beaches, one each side of the River Esk. The beaches are extremely popular with visitors to Whitby, but with over 2 miles of sand, there is plenty of room for everyone!
Whitby Beach, West Cliff and West Pier
The larger West Cliff Beach has approximately 2 miles of sand and stretches from the West Pier, past the colourful beachhuts and along to Upgang. In the summer months there are lifeguards in attendance on this Whitby Beach. Deckchairs and windbreaks are available to hire from the slipway near the West Pier. Donkey rides, close to the West Pier, are a favourite with the children.
Whitby Beach, West Cliff and Whitby Piers
West Cliff Beach is a wonderful stretch of sandy beach, where families can play, paddle, collect shells, play ballgames, build sandcastles and fly kites, just to mention a few activities.
Dogs are restricted from the 1st May to the 30th September. There are public toilets at the bottom of the Kyhber Pass, convenient for the Beach closest to the pier. There are more public toilets near the Childrens Paddling pool on the West Cliff, and another set on the beach below.
West Beach and beach paths from
the West Cliff
When using the beaches it is wise to take notice of the tidetables, as the tides reach the cliffs and there is a danger of being cut off.
The larger Whitby Beach can be accessed from the slipway way, near the West Pier or down long zigzag paths on the West Cliff. In the season, there is a cliff lift, first opened in 1931, which is available from the end of April to the end of September.
Whitby Cliff Beach at Sunset
West Cliff Beach
West Cliff Beach Huts
West Cliff Beach Huts
Tate Hill Beach at Regatta
Tate Hill Beach is on the east side, and the smaller Whitby Beach. It is between Tate Hill Pier and the larger East Pier. Tate Hill Beach is a small, sheltered, soft sandy beach, that both visitors and residents can enjoy throughout the year, be it picnics, barbecues or beach activities. Dogs are allowed on this beach all year round.
