The town of Staithes one of the five small towns and villages that make up the Parish of Hinderwell the whole of which is within the North York Moors National Park.
The other communities are Hinderwell, Port Mulgrave, Runswick Bay and Dalehouse. It is the most northerly parish of the Borough of Scarborough. Visitors should be aware that Roxby Beck forms the boundary between Scarborough and Redcar and thus Cow Bar is administered by Redcar and Cleveland Borough Council
Currently Hinderwell Parish Council does not have a website but they can be contacted via the Clerk.
Clerk: Ms P. C. Fenton Tel: 01947 841382 Hinderwell Parish Council

Map of the Parish of Hinderwell