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10 of Britain’s prettiest seaside villages
Annabelle Thorpe
Runswick Bay, North Yorkshire
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‘A jumble of red-roofed cottages opening out on to a wide stretch of beach:’ Runswick Bay, North Yorkshire.
A jumble of red-roofed cottages open on to a wide stretch of beach at Runswick, an under-the-radar gem. Rock pools, fossil hunting and acres of sand make it a great choice for families, and walkers can follow the Cleveland Way National Trail to Saltburn. Summer visitors should seek out the pop-up Runswick Bay Tea Garden (2 Ellerby Lane), while Runswick Bay Cottages (runswickbaycottages.co.uk) has the pick of self-catering properties. ....

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