Just up the delightful Yorkshire Coast from the busier town of Whitby, Sandsend still has the same amazing sandy beach, but is an altogether more peaceful spot, for those looking to get away from the crowds for a while.
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Accommodation in Sandsend
The Cottage
Sandsend, YO21 3TF, United Kingdom
Shore View
Sandsend, YO21 3SX, United Kingdom
Sea View Cottage, Dunsley
Dunsley Lane, Sandsend, YO21 3TL, United Kingdom
Gardeners Cottage
Sandsend Road, Sandsend, YO21 3ST, United Kingdom
Watersedge Sandsend
Flat 1 Whitehaven, The Parade, Sandsend, YO21 3SZ, United KingdomAlso see Whitby, as much of the accommodation is a short distance from Sandsend too, and may be listed there.
Pictures of Sandsend
About Sandsend
Sandsend is a pretty little fishing village, close to Whitby in the Scarborough country of North Yorkshire.
Administratively, Sandsend forms part of the civil parish of Lythe.
It is the birthplace of fishing magnate George Pyman.
Originally two villages, Sandsend and East Row, the united Sandsend has a pub and restaurant.
A large part of the western side of the village, in The Valley, is still owned by Mulgrave Estate. The Valley is one of the most expensive areas to buy property on the Yorkshire Coast.
History of Sandsend
Sandsend and the neighbouring village of East Row began as separate villages but were joined when extra cottages were built for workers in the alum industry.
Sandsend was also buoyed by tourism from the Whitby, Redcar and Middlesbrough Union Railway, which ran through the village from 1855 to 1958. The local station was Sandsend railway station, which opened in 1883 and was closed in 1958 under the Beeching reforms.
In the 1947 British comedy drama Holiday Camp, the opening shots of a train arriving at a cliff-top station and passengers boarding buses outside the station were filmed at Sandsend.
Public Transport to Sandsend
The main public transport serving Sandsend is the Arriva North East 4 & X4 bus service, which runs from Whitby up the coast to Middlesbrough.
The main road through the town is the A174 which runs from Whitby to Thornaby-On-Tees. It is a short drive to Whitby from Sandsend.
Walking in Sandsend – The Cleveland Way
Sandsend is located on the coastal part of the 110-mile (180 km) Cleveland Way and it follows the course of the old railway line northwards.
Sandsend FAQ’s
Is Sandsend worth visiting?
Whatever the time of year Sandsend is a great destination for a day out. For walkers there’s easy access to Mulgrave Woods and the Cleveland Way as well as footpaths leading inland. There’s a range of holiday accommodation in the village, along with fantastic food and drink options.
Can you walk from Whitby to Sandsend?
This is a very popular walk for people visiting this part of the Yorkshire coast and is great for dogs too. It’s around 3.5 miles along the beach so make sure you check the tide times before you set out!
Is Sandsend beach sandy?
Located at the foot of Lythe Bank, Sandsend is a picturesque village with cottages set against a backdrop of cliffs and two meandering streams, which lead to the sandy beach.
Can you swim at Sandsend beach?
In the summer months, there is a designated area just for swimming, so you can paddle away without interruption.
What is Sandsend famous for?
Sandsend is a small fishing village, near to Whitby in the Scarborough district of North Yorkshire, England. It forms part of the civil parish of Lythe. It is the birthplace of fishing magnate George Pyman. Originally two villages, Sandsend and East Row, the united Sandsend has a pub and restaurant.