Flamborough Head
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Flamborough Head is a promontory, 8 miles long on the Yorkshire coast of England, between the Filey and Bridlington bays of the North Sea. It is a chalk headland, with sheer white cliffs. The cliff top has two standing lighthouse towers, the oldest dating from 1669 and Flamborough Head Lighthouse built in 1806.
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Flamborough Head is a promontory, 8 miles long on the Yorkshire coast of England, between the Filey and Bridlington bays of the North Sea. It is a chalk headland, with sheer white cliffs. The cliff top has two standing lighthouse towers, the oldest dating from 1669 and Flamborough Head Lighthouse built in 1806.
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Peaceful, unspoilt, isolated and beautiful are all words that spring to mind when thinking about our visit to flamborough head. On a beautiful autumn day we were treated to clear views, and an opportunity to watch seals play in the waves. Lots of opportunities for walks along the cliffs, but they are lots of sheer drops and with two energetic boys perhaps wasn't as relaxing as it could have been! Keep a close eye on younger ones here! The steps down to the beach are worth the effort for the opportunity to spend some time in the secluded bay. Watch seals, relax and scim stones. There is a cafe next to the lighthouse but doesn't serve dairy free / plant milk so options were limited. Just something to be aware of if you need this option. Massive thumbs up for Flamborough
There is a funny strory behind my visit :) I went into an argument with my wife so one day I took some food and drinks, get in the car sometimes around 4am and went to see the cliffs. The beautiful scenery, calmness, sea and all those things around made me forget about arguments. I have spent a good few hours walking around. Of course, you don't have to have an arguments to visit this amazing piece of land ha ha Flamborough Head has one of the most important seabird colonies in Europe. In summer the cliffs are packed with tens of thousands of breeding auks, gannets, gulls and puffins, creating a memorable experience. The chalk grassland, especially in Holmes Gut, is rich in flowers attracting butterflies and a number of uncommon moths.
Flamborough Head, is a great place to visit, stunning views, great walks, plenty of parking and was the cheapest we found whilst visiting different areas. Plenty of birds and gulls to see, which are interesting even if your not a bird watcher, the seals in the sea are another level, though, especially when they are all lounging about on the little beach they have, there are free to use toilets, a cafe come pub but we didn't use that so can't comment, a little seaside shop and other little bits and bobs, ice cream shop was open but not manned so I couldn't get an ice cream. But yeah overall a great place to spend a few hours.
Absolutely breathtakingly beautiful and a fantastic day out. Plenty rock pools for children to make use of fishing nets and small caves to explore (when the tide is out) Steep walk down to the beach and ensure you have wellies during rainy periods as the paths down to the beach can be muddy. There is paid parking on site and can get busy so don’t leave it too late. Toilets next to the car park as well as a restaurant. The grey and common seals are an amazing sight and an absolute privilege to see.
Wonderful location on the East coast of Yorkshire. Easily accessible by car or public transport there is an operational lighthouse which can be accessed for views across the area, a decent cafe, small shop and public conveniences. The beach below the cliffs can be visited by a set of fairly steep steps which we found easy going with a five year old. Anyone with limited mobility would struggle. At the bottom you'll find clear waters and clean sand in a small cove which is often visited by seals.
One of the very special places we have in Britain that makes us different - such a peaceful place to visit on a sunny summer's day but, you know it can be wild and stormy at times ! When you walk out onto the headland beyond the lighthouse it is so quiet, a perfect haven of nature with only wildlife and a wide range of plants and flowers. Amazing views out into the North sea with outlooks towards Filey in one direction and Bridlington to the other. Fabulous place !
Nearby Attractions Of Flamborough Head
New Flamborough Light House
Flamborough Head Golf Club
Original Flamborough Lighthouse
Selwicks Bay

New Flamborough Light House

Flamborough Head Golf Club

Original Flamborough Lighthouse

Selwicks Bay
Nearby Restaurants Of Flamborough Head
The Headlands Family Restaurant & Cafe Bar
Cliff End Cafe

The Headlands Family Restaurant & Cafe Bar

Cliff End Cafe
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