Beaches in Yorkshire

Enjoy a day out at the seaside and the simple pleasures of some time on the beach. The days out Yorkshire guide to Yorkshire beaches from places to build sandcastle, to play in rockpools or to hunt ofr fossile.

Bridlington North Bay

A wide sandy beach running North from Bridlington Harbour. There are beach chalets to hire, the promenade runs alongside if you fancy a walk or ride on the land train.

Thornwick Bay

Situated to the north of Flamborough, Thornwick Bay is a picturesque bay with high chalk cliffs. Access is via a steep sometimes muddy path and steps.

Fraisthorpe Beach

A long sandy beach which is popular with wind and kite surfers, due to the wind and shallow waters. The beach has pill boxes and anti tank defences from WW II.

Flamborough North Landing Beach

To the north of Flamborough HEad, nestled between the towering white cliffs is North Landing. A sandy beach with white pebbles and plenty of rock pools to explore.

Danes Dyke Beach and Nature Reserve

Dane's Dyke beach site to the North of Bridlington, it is a stony beach with limestone cliffs. The beach is accessed via the Danes Dyke Nature Reserve, the path is quite steep.

Withernsea Beach

A sandy beach with low promenade runnign alomgside. There are also ornamental gardens to site and enjoy the sea views.

Hornsea Beach

A sand and shingle beach with promenade walk. The beach is popular with families and for watersports activities.

Filey Beach

Filey has a sandy beach which stretches for 5 miles along the coastline. The tradional seaside town is to the northern end, and a promenade runs alongside with a sculpture trail.

Scarborough North Bay

The quieter and less developed of Scarborough's bay. North Bay has a wide sandy beach, the bay is popular with families, rock pooling and for surfers.

Cayton Bay

A wide sandy bay situated between Scarborough and Filey. The beach is popular with families, watersports enthusiasts and bird watchers. Access is very a path and steps.

Scarborough South Bay

A wide sandy beach with a traditional seaside feel. Close to the town centre the beach is next to amusements, the harbour and ice-cream parlours.

Robin Hoods Bay Beach

A sandy beach with steep cliffs and sweeping views. Rumoured to have been used for smuggling the bay is now a popular fossil hunting spot.

Boggle Hole

Boggle Hole is a secret and sandy cove around one mile south of Whitby. Surrounded by suspicious tales of folklore and smuggling the bay is great for fossil hunting..

Whitby Beach

A wide sandy beach tot he north of town. There are beach huts and cliff lift.

Saltwick Bay

To the south of Whitby, Saltwick is a secluded sandy bay with rockpools and fossils to hunt for. At los tide two shipwrecks are visible.

Close up of a bee gathering pollen on a flower

Wildlife and Nature Reserves in Yorkshire

Wildlife and Nature Reserves in Yorkshire. Habitats for birds, squirrels, wild flowers and more, experience and be educated and enjoy the great outdoors.

bench in the grounds at the Yorkshire Arboretum

Parks and Gardens

Yorkshire is filled with fantastic outdoor spaces, from the vast expanses of the two National Parks to areas of Outstanding Beauty to public parks and gardens and arboretums.

Sheffield By The Sea

25th July to 26th August 2024
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