Runswick Bay - In Search of Sea Dragons
Schedule
Sun Feb 08 2026 at 12:00 pm to 02:00 pm
UTC+00:00Location
Runswick Bay, Saltburn by the Sea, TS13 5, United Kingdom | Whitby, EN
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SUITABILITY RATING - Ideal for families & beginners, and amateurs. Suitable for younger children and people who are able to walk up to 1 mile on sand.MEETING POINT - Seating area below the Tides Coffee Bar and Beach Shop, Runswick Bay, TS13 5HT. 15 minutes prior to start time
PARKING - Runswick Bay Bank Bottom car park (TS13 5HT) can get VERY busy and often fills up. GIVE CONTINGENCY TIME FOR PARKING. Alternative parking is at the top of the hill - add 15 minutes walk time.
TOUR DURATION - 2 Hours +
Your geologist tour guide will lead you on a time-travelling journey from the present day back to almost 200 million years ago. Exploring ancient history in the spectacular outdoor classroom of North York Moors National Park.
From Ice Age Mammals to Jurassic Sea Dragons, Runswick Bay provides a unique insight into our planet’s deep past. Each step along the beach provides a window into this, via the stories contained in the rocks and pebbles. Our tours combine specialist scientific knowledge with tips on responsible collecting and how to stay safe. On this itinerary we search for ammonites, belemnites, reptile bones and Whitby Jet, and your tour guide is on hand to help you identify your finds.
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Runswick Bay, Saltburn by the Sea, TS13 5, United Kingdom, Runswick Bay Holiday Park, Upgarth Close, Saltburn by the Sea, TS13 5HR, United Kingdom, WhitbyEvent Location & Nearby Stays:
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