Cayton Bay Beach — Local services in Cayton

"Cayton Bay Beach is a hidden gem on the Yorkshire coast. It is a beautiful, sandy beach with stunning views of the cliffs and the North Sea. The beach is relatively quiet, even on summer days, making it the perfect place to relax and escape the crowds.

One of the things I love most about Cayton Bay Beach is its natural beauty. The sand is soft and golden, and the water is crystal clear. There are also several rock pools on the beach, which are perfect for exploring at low tide.

Another thing I love about Cayton Bay Beach is that it is a great place for families. The beach is shallow and safe for swimming, and there is plenty of space for children to play.

There is also a cafe on the beach The Salty Dog where you can buy refreshments the young lady running the cafe is very pleasant and polite, there are free public toilets close to the cafe.

If you are looking for a beautiful and peaceful beach on the Yorkshire coast, I highly recommend Cayton Bay Beach."

Here are some additional tips for visiting Cayton Bay Beach:

• The best time to visit Cayton Bay Beach is during the summer months, when the weather is warm and sunny. However, the beach is also beautiful in the winter, when it is often deserted.

• If you are planning on surfing or windsurfing, be sure to check the weather forecast and tide times before you go.

• There is a car park at the beach, but it can get busy during the summer months. It is a good idea to arrive early or park in one of the nearby villages.

• There are no lifeguards on duty at Cayton Bay Beach, so be sure to swim...

Cayton Bay beach is a great Yorkshire-coast sandy beach.

The beach is subject to quite a large tidal surge so at high tide, the water can extend all the way to the cliffs. Don't get caught out.

At low tide, there are exposed rocks on the beach, providing ample opportunity for young ones to look for aquatic life in the rock pools that forms.

From end to end, the beach is about 3km at low tide and there are old ruins of concrete bunkers harking back to the 2nd world war that was intended to protect against amphibious landings.

There is a nice beach cafe and the council services the remarkably clean toilets. Lifeguards mark out appropriate swim and surf areas.

There are three entrances to the beach: the main one which is central to the beach and is found opposite the holiday park. One at the south-end of the beach past the local surf school and one at the north-end of the beach which runs through the small section of National Trust land.

Be aware that all of these entrances have a drop of about 35m from the road down to the beach and it feels like a slog making your way back up. It is well worth it though!

The Cleveland Way trail skirts around the cliff-tops surrounding the beach and provides a great view of Scarborough in the distance.

Note that the beach is also dog-friendly and many dogs are on and off leash. For the most part, they are well-behaved.

Cayton Bay beach is really...

Sandy beach, dog friendly. Popular with surfers and the usual beach-goer it does get crowded when sunny.

Parking can be difficult if it's a nice day,, but if you get there mid-morning before the crowds you can park for free on the roads or use local car parks close by - although the closest will cost you £5.

The walk down to the beach is very steep, unsuitable for prams/buggies, wheelchairs and the elderly or those with walking/breathing difficulties. In the rain it would be hazardous to most people.

At high tide there is still space for a family camp or two before you got the edge of the water. Generally shielded from the wind and quite the sun trap.

There are looks and a little shop at the end of the beach with tea/coffee, cake and ice-cream, beach toys and dog bags (very useful). Reasonably priced for the...