Flamborough Head
A chalk headland jutting into the North Sea, with sea caves, sea stacks and one of Britain's oldest surviving lighthouse towers.
Flamborough Head is the easternmost chalk headland on the Yorkshire coast. Waves have carved sea arches, stacks and hidden coves. The headland has a lighthouse from 1806, which can be climbed in summer, and an older lighthouse tower built in 1674. The South Landing and North Landing beaches give access to the sea, where visitors can examine rock pools, and the clifftop path leads to Bempton. The headland is also a seabird habitat. Walking around is free, but entry to climb the lighthouse requires a ticket.
Opening hours
Open all day (lighthouse open in summer)
Nearby sights
- RSPB Bempton Cliffs
- Filey Brigg & Beach
- South Bay & Harbour
- Scarborough Castle
- Scarborough Spa
- St Mary's Church & Anne Brontë's Grave
- Rotunda Museum
- North Bay