Kettleness Special Safari with The Rock Showman

The only Kettleness tour of 2025, this itinerary is aimed at fit, adult enthusiasts and those who want a longer experience in a more demanding location. It involves over 2 miles of walking that some will find challenging.

SUITABILITY RATING - NOT ideal for families or complete beginners. Not suitable for anyone with mobility issues. No public facilities after tour commences. This is NOT a tour for everyone.

Level: Advancing, Intermediate. Can be strenuous. Get in touch if you are in doubt.

Age range: Over 12s only

Terrain: Long beach walk, muddy paths, boulder fields, steep steps, slippery rock platform and cobbled beach. Wet boot itinerary.

START LOCATION - Seating area and path just below the cafe door.

PARKING - A small, busy car park can be found at the bottom of the hill near the start position. Runswick Car Park, Bank Bottom Hill, TS13 5HT. In Summer and on busy weekends this is regularly full, with the nearest parking at the top of the village. Allow 20 mins to park car and get to the start location

Itinerary
The 4 hour tour starts at Runswick Bay and follows the receding tide out to Kettleness. It combines beach, cliff sections, old jet mines, rockfalls, boulder field scrambling and rock platforms at the water's edge. You must be prepared for off-path walking in wet conditions. Good walking boots, gloves and waterproofs are a must. Bring water, snacks or a packed lunch as there are no facilities once the tour has begun. Once at beach level, your guide Steve will help you find some interesting fossils and explain how to hunt for the local specialities, golden pyrite fossils and Whitby Jet.

The tour starts at the advertised start time so please come about 15 minutes before.

See the film with last year's date below.