Flamborough Old Lighthouse is the earliest lighthouse in the UK which that is still standing. It was built in 1674.

The lighthouse is built from chalk and was designed to use a coal or brushwood fire at the top to provide the light. However, it was never used after its creator, Sir John Clayton, went bankrupt after its completion.

The new lighthouse (built in 1806) is slightly further down the road. As well as a cliff top cafe.

Jade

October 7, 2024

Mountain biking

The old lighthouse, Flamborough, although never used, is in good condition and represents a unique survival of a 17th century monument lighthouse in England in an unaltered state. There is …

Amber Keegan

January 11, 2025

Road cycling

It's really cool that you go past the old lighthouse en route to the new one!

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1. Bridlington loop of cliffs, chalklands & promenades - Yorkshire Wolds

42.3km

02:00

240m

Easy road ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

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2. Filey & Flamborough Head loop from Scarborough

79.6km

04:00

600m

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

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3. Flamborough Lighthouse – Bempton Village loop from Hunmanby

44.2km

01:59

340m

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

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

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Flamborough Old Lighthouse

1. Bridlington loop of cliffs, chalklands & promenades - Yorkshire Wolds

2. Filey & Flamborough Head loop from Scarborough

3. Flamborough Lighthouse – Bempton Village loop from Hunmanby

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