Saltburn-By-The-Sea

Saltburn-By-The-Sea combines coastal scenery, historic buildings and a variety of activities in a unique way. The sandy and pebble beach defines the character of the town, while the pier and historic Cliff Tramway offer impressive views of the coast. Anyone looking for a holiday apartment or holiday home can plan their days according to whether seaside walks, nature observation, active routes or shared experiences are the main focus.

Pier and Cliff Tramway as defining landmarks

Saltburn Pier dates from 1867 to 1869. It was the first pier in the north-east of England and is therefore one of the town’s prominent historic features. A trip to Saltburn-by-the-Sea can thus be combined not only with time on the beach, but also with an insight into the development of the seaside resort and its maritime history.

The Saltburn Cliff Tramway was opened in 1884 to replace a vertical hoist. Today, visitors can ride the tramway and enjoy views of the coast along the way. This provides an interesting combination of historic technology and a coastal experience for your day planning. Depending on your preferred pace of travel, you can combine this visit with time on the beach or with further exploration of the town.

Paths, gardens and experiences for different types of holiday

The Cleveland Way reaches the coast at Saltburn-by-the-Sea. The Cleveland Coast: Redcar to Saltburn-by-the-Sea route provides another way of getting around; 63.3 percent of it is car-free. This information helps put the offering into context without anticipating a specific route or duration for the day.

Saltburn Valley Gardens offer several different starting points for an outing. Their facilities include orienteering, tearooms, Italian gardens, the Saltburn Miniature Railway and a playground. The miniature railway runs along the entire length of Saltburn Valley Gardens. When planning your holiday, this allows you to choose between exercise, a break in the tearooms, visiting the gardens and an experience for younger travellers, without having to limit the day to just one activity.

Coast, nature and sporting interests

The landscape around Saltburn-by-the-Sea also offers specific reasons to explore the area. The cliffs of Hunt Cliff are regionally significant as a nesting site for kittiwakes and other seabirds such as fulmars and cormorants. Hunt Cliff Reserve forms part of the cliffs at Saltburn. Anyone interested in coastal landforms and birdwatching will find an independent focus here alongside the pier, beach and local history.

For those interested in water sports, Saltburn-by-the-Sea has local surf schools. When choosing your accommodation, you can therefore also consider whether a holiday combining coastal experiences, walks and sporting activities matches your preferences. The options available appeal to different interests: one day can be devoted to the historic tramway and Valley Gardens, and another to the beach, coastal scenery or an activity on the water.

Getting here and choosing your accommodation

Regular train services run from Middlesbrough, Whitby and York to Saltburn. This is useful guidance if you want to include the journey in your travel planning or consider the surrounding area without planning exclusively around the car. When searching for a holiday apartment in Saltburn-By-The-Sea, it is worth first deciding on the focus of your holiday: the coast and pier, historic experiences, Valley Gardens, the Cleveland Way or nature observation at Hunt Cliff. This way, you choose your accommodation based on your planned activities and not just on a general place name.

Discover more places in the surrounding area

If you would like to compare Saltburn-By-The-Sea with other places in the surrounding area, you can then look at LoftusLoftus, Brotton, Skelton-In-Cleveland, Great Ayton, Guisborough and Moorsholm.

To the overarching travel overview: Redcar And Cleveland.