Lovely and quiet cove, features chalk cliffs, plenty of rock pools for the kids to go in search of various sea creatures, and for the adults its steeped in history of smugglers and that caves for hiding in, and a sea arch created by years of erosion. A small cove but plenty of sights and activities, just be careful of the tides and of the slippy rocks.

Josh

August 26, 2022

Hiking

Due to where this is placed you can not walk to it without getting wet. Even during low tide water will come to chest. Would recommend paddleboarding to it as you can see the area and then go to the caves next to it.

RichD

December 22, 2024

Hiking

Narrow track runs down to this little bay, very quiet in winter and not as busy as North Landing. There is a metal staircase at the bottom of the track that drops you onto the beach, where the rocks are initially quite large. In Dec 24 the steps were still open, but part of the track right next to them was taped of by the council as part of the footpath has collapsed due to erosion. Still perfectly safe and accessible, just need to exercise caution.

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1. Bempton cliffs & Flamborough Head loop from Bempton

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2. Flamborough Cliffs – North Landing Beach and Cliffs loop from Sewerby

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3. View of Flamborough Cliffs – North Landing Beach and Cliffs loop from Bempton

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Location: Flamborough, Yorkshire And The Humber, England, United Kingdom

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