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Type of Dive:   Shore dive in a large open bay

Suggested experience:    Novice

Distance from Leeds:   82 Miles   1Hr 52 Mins Google The road down to the village is a bit scary, as you approach the drop you can’t see the road, it appears you are about to drop off the cliff edge. It is worth noting if the car is overloaded you will have fun getting back up the road.

Parking directions:   There is a car park 100m from the beach.

Lat & Long:    N54.533198    W-0.747542

Tides:        Tide tables   5 Mins before Whitby

Depth:  Up to 20m

Site entry/exit:  Walk down the smooth concrete slip with the rocks on your right.

Underwater directions:  There are no special directions to diving here, just explore and watch your gas.

Site Hazards:  Occasional boat traffic so an SMB is recommended.

Nearest Public phone:    Royal Hotel

Accommodation:     Camping

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Other comments:  Runswick Bay is sheltered from the northern winds by Lingrow Knowle, a crag towering over the bay. There are also public toilets.

The wreck of the vanland is in Runswick Bay  is in only 6m (N54°32.185' W000°43.372')  Utube Also the gold wreck the Ellida

Pub:    Runswick Bay Hotel

Created By:    Alison Mawson

Cafe:  There is a cafe just in front of the public toilets.

Air & Nitrox fills:    Denny diving    Proscuba

Date:    7/5/11

Revision:   2

Thanks To:    AM Divers  For all the pictures and Info

Links:    Link  

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