Photo by Glenn Kilpatrick
Almost two miles of sandy beaches run north from Whitby to the pretty village of Sandsend, where there are lots of things to do and places to eat.  As well as several very good pubs and restaurants there is an excellent cafe right on the beach which serves super snacks and will also prepare picnic hampers for you. There is parking alongside the beach and you can be on the sands in seconds!


The Sandside Cafe
In addition to its golden sands, Sandsend offers a choice of lovely walks. Through Mulgrave Woods to the 13th century castle ruins (open Wednesdays, Saturdays and Sundays but closed in May for pheasant rearing); along the sand and rocks to Kettleness where there are caves ( watch the tide); or along the old railway line to the historic Alum mines on the headland.

 
 The Woodlands Hotel
The Guardian's food correspondent was blown away by the delightful decor and magnificent food on offer at the Woodlands Hotel in Sandsend. Tucked away at the head of the valley the Woodlands is a little known gem. The restaurant is open to non-residents and a three course dinner is around £29 excluding drinks. You can read the full review on the Guardian website

The Estbek House Restaurant in the centre of the village serves outstanding food and has received national acclaim, winning an AA **** rating in the "restaurant with rooms" category and the coveted AA two rosettes award for its restaurant. It has also been classified as having a notable wine list, specialising in Australian vintages.
 
      

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