Staithes North Yorkshire Map

About Staithes

Staithes tumbles down a steep ravine to the sea, a jumble of red-roofed cottages clinging to the hillside. It lies 6.0 km east of Loftus (from Loftus: bearing 85°T, OS grid NZ 781 187), and is situated south-east of Cowbar village. The air here carries the sharp tang of salt, mingling with the earthy scent of seaweed revealed by the retreating tide, and the light, even on a grey day, has a pearlescent quality that softens the rugged outlines of the harbour. For centuries, Staithes has been a haven for fishermen, their colourful boats bobbing in the sheltered bay, a livelihood etched into the very character of the place. The cobbled lanes wind and dip, revealing unexpected vistas of the North Sea, a constant, powerful presence. Even the silence here is different, punctuated by the cries of gulls and the distant murmur of the waves.

About This Staithes Map Page

Explore Staithes, North Yorkshire, with an embedded street and satellite map - switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 54.558332, -0.793110. Live weather conditions and 7-day forecasts are provided through Open-Meteo, while real-time local and world news feeds help keep the page current. Wikipedia and editorial summaries provide additional local information and context.

Location data is sourced from OS Open Names © Crown copyright and database rights 2024, Ordnance Survey, Open Government Licence v3.0, and verified by coordinates.