Staithes Harbour and Beach
📍 StaithesNorth Yorkshire
Sheltered harbour beach in a pretty fishing village, with colourful cobles
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Free to visit the harbour and beach
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Staithes' small sandy beach sits inside the harbour, protected by two long breakwaters and high cliffs. Colourful fishing cobles bob in the harbour and it is a calm spot for children to play. Captain Cook worked here as a young shop apprentice before going to sea.
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