Within a few minutes of leaving Saltburn
After a short climb
Hunt Cliff is part of a nationally important Heritage Coast which has an almost unique combination of geology, height and wildlife. The cliffs along this stretch of the Cleveland coast are amongst the highest in England. Hunt Cliff is also the site of nature conservation importance. The rock face here supports nationally important numbers of kittiwake, and is one of the few sites in the county where dyer’s greenweed …show more content…
After Skinningrove the coastal path climbs steadily up Boulby Cliffs, the second one being the highest cliff in England. The pretty fishing village of Staithes is next – a step back in history before another climb leads towards the final destination of the day, the incomparable Runswick Bay.
A wonderful final leg takes the trail east over the high cliffs, descending down into Skinningrove before reaching Boulby Cliffs, the highest cliffs on the eastern coast of England.
Today is quite an easy walk along the coast to Staithes (Pronounced Stairs locally), there are nevertheless a couple of stiff climbs to Hunt Cliff and Micklow Hill, and you will be climbing around 1000 feet! Your second cliff at Boulby is the highest on the East coast of England. In between the hills, you drop down once again to sea level losing all the height you have gained, but at least there is the chance of an ice cream