Flamborough Head
A moderate walk (coast) starting and finishing in East Riding of Yorkshire, England, about 18.90km (11.74 mi) long with an estimated walking time of about 5:45h. It is unsuitable for families with children, prams & pushchairs, wheelchairs.
Elevation Profile
Ascent
93m (305ft)
Descent
32m (104ft)
Max. Elevation
110m (360ft)
Altitude Gain & Loss
125m (409ft)
Start
Bridlington
End
Bempton
Distance
18.90km
(11.74mi)
(11.74mi)
Duration
~5:45h
Difficulty
Moderate
Created by Anonymous Walker on 09 Jun 2013
Enjoy the spectacular sight of hundreds of thousands of seabirds on the walk around Flamborough Head. The glorious coastal scenery would be enough to demand a visit on its own, but the seabirds nesting on the cliffs are not to be missed – gannets, puffins and many more besides. Trains connect Bempton and Bridlington, as well as buses to many nearby towns. Don't forget the binoculars!
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Waypoints
OS Grid TA178668
Take the train or bus to Bridlington.
OS Grid TA185666
Walk down to the harbour.
About 0.79 km (~0.49 miles) from 
OS Grid TA193678
Follow the beach along North Sands.
About 1.43 km (~0.89 miles) from 
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On the outskirts of the town, pick up the footpath heading to Sewerby.
About 0.97 km (~0.6 miles) from 
OS Grid TA216692
Continue past Sewerby Rocks to the small patch of woodland near Danes Dyke Farm.
About 1.79 km (~1.11 miles) from 
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Keep following the coast to Beacon Hill.
About 1.55 km (~0.96 miles) from 
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As you pass the woodland, the cliffs begin to fill with the many seabirds for which Flamborough Head is famous.
About 1.44 km (~0.89 miles) from 
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This is birdwatching heaven, and one of Britain's finest bits of coastline. It's most famous for its puffins, but all kinds of seabirds nest on the cliff face.
About 1.45 km (~0.9 miles) from 
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The other well-known attractions are the lighthouse towers, on the northern side of the promontory (geography word for 'sticky-out bit').
About 0.53 km (~0.33 miles) from 
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If that's enough of a walk, head into Flamborough for the bus back to Bridlington. Otherwise, continue along the coastal path.
About 1.87 km (~1.16 miles) from 
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Continue along the north cliff to Cat Nab.
About 2.71 km (~1.68 miles) from 
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The final stretch is along Bempton Cliffs, which has a huge gannet colony. There is an RSPB reserve here, and a visitor centre with details of what you might spot: www.rspb.org.uk/reserves/guide/b/bemptoncliffs/
About 1.77 km (~1.1 miles) from 
BemptonOS Grid TA191721
From the visitor centre, follow the road into Bempton. The station is not far from the village centre.
About 2.05 km (~1.27 miles) from 
