Lifeboat Operations Manager at Whitby, Barry Brown ,said: "I have spoken to the family who were extremely grateful for the rescue and couldn’t believe they had been caught out by the tides after thinking they had taken all the necessary precautions.
"It just goes to show, even experienced walkers can be caught out by a fast incoming tide.
"We would recommend to everyone to check the tide times and give yourselves plenty of time to reach your destination. Always carry a means of calling for help."
If you get into difficulty on or near the water you can alert the coastguard by calling 999.