Parking at the top of Staithes (don’t try driving down there it will end in tears), we made our way down the steep bank to the fishing village of Staithes. We let Roxy have a mad run around the beach before crossing the bridge over Staithes beck to explore the north side cliffs, stuffed with nesting birds and a long harbour quay protecting the bay from the wilds of the north sea. 

 

From Staithes head back up the hill to the cliff tops where you can make your way down to Runswick Bay. We stopped off at Old Nab, a rocky outcrop where you get a great 360 view of two giant coves. By the time we reached Port Mulgrave Roxy was struggling with the heat, we kept her hydrated and she took advantage of whatever shade she could find. The path along the cliff tops is surprisingly awkward with a few stairs to navigate along the way. Port Mulgrave was home to an Ironstone mine and is a great place for fossil hunting. There are quite a few tin sheds and huts once used by miners and fisherman but its a steep climb up and down to the bay so make extra time if you plan to visit.