04/06/25 - Runswick Bay to Staithes for the Cod and Lobster

Civilised Opening Hours

As fine a coastal walk as you could hope for. Lung bursting ups and downs, dramatic (and crumbling) high cliffs and a lovely little village steeped in history to explore in Staithes.

Today, is mainly this.... the shanty town of Port Mulgrave below

There's a free museum at Staithes, which no doubt tells Captain Cook's story, with a mix of fishing history and alum rock mining.

We didn't get past the uniquely named Cod and Lobster Pub. 

Unless you count Mrs M's round at the bakery.

Not sure what more you could want from a pub. Outdoor seating, where all that separates you from an always changing sea view are some railings. A small, low ceiling bar inside for cozy chats with salty sea dogs - - or perhaps tourists from Cannock -  if the weather changes . Black Sheep and Timothy Taylor Landlord available from the very civilised 10am opening hours.

The dogs get a post pint hurrah on the beach and we head for cake.

Beach side views...

... of a perfectly positioned pub

As if the walk couldn't get better, we had a change of terrain for the return leg. Shun the bus back (unless the C&L keeps you longer than expected), cross the road and drop down into the deserted dingly dell of Oakbridge Woods.

Perfect off lead walking for dogs that had previously avoided fatigue.

The next day, they slept in. To 6.10am.

Contrasting Walk

Walk Details

Distance - 7.5 Miles

Geocaches - 1

Walk Inspiration - 40 Walks in North Yorkshire