Port Mulgrave
📍 HinderwellNorth Yorkshire
Ruined Victorian ironstone harbour below the cliffs between Staithes and Runswick Bay
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What’s free
Free to see from the Cleveland Way and visit the foreshore
About
A tiny harbour built in 1856 to 1857 to ship ironstone, now a quiet ruin with old harbour walls and a sealed tunnel entrance. The Cleveland Way runs along the clifftop above, giving great views down to the harbour, and the foreshore is known for fossils. The path down has been affected by landslips, so check conditions and tide times first.
Opening times
- Steps to the beach collapsed in 2022, check access before going down
Times can change, so check with the venue before a special trip.
Good to know
Costs to know about: No car park, very limited roadside parking
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