A walk on the coast path from RSPB Bempton cliffs visitor centre on a circular route to Flamborough and back.

Join us for a spectacular coastal walk from RSPB Bempton Cliffs the largest seabird colony England around the tip of the iconic Flamborough peninsula. Flamborough Head is the only chalk sea cliff in the north and the cliffs have a larger number and a wider range of caves at Flamborough than at any other chalk site in Britain, the largest of which are known to extend for more than 50 metres from their entrance on the coast. There are also stacks, natural arches and blowholes. Because it projects into the sea, Flamborough Head attracts many migrant birds in autumn, and is a key point for observing passing seabirds. Grey seals, whales, porpoises and dolphins are often spotted from the cliff tops. Along the route you will see several Active Beacon photo posts measuring coastal activity. Have a go at taking some of your own photos!

The walk starts at RSPB Bempton Cliffs, with its viewing platforms and spectacular view north to Filey and Scarborough. We will then walk onwards to North Landing with its North Landing beach was used as a film location for the 2016 re-make of Dad’s Army. From North Landing we walk to Flamborough Head, the most easterly point with two standing lighthouse towers, the oldest dating from 1669 and Flamborough Head Lighthouse built in 1806. The Lighthouse acts as a waypoint for passing deep sea vessels heading towards Scarborough and Bridlington. Flamborough Head has a café, ice cream stall and toilets. From Flamborough, Head we turn to walk in a westerly direction towards Bridlington, passing the old fog station, and Green Stacks, a cape jutting out to sea which locals call the “Drinking Dinosaur” due to its Jurassic shape. Approaching South Landing we turn inland and explore the sculpture trail which winds its way through the woodland valley we cross the peninsular from the south coast and through Flamborough itself to the north coast at North Cliff to rejoin the coastal path. The final section of the walk passes the caves and beaches of Thornwick Bay to reach our starting point of RSPB Bempton where you will be free to spend some time bird watching or visiting the information centre and cafe.

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