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Cayton Bay

(Cayton Sands)

North Yorkshire, England


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A quiet beach backed by cliffs.

Cayton Bay Beach is a long rural sandy beach situated on the Yorkshire coast. It is one kilometre in length with a gentle slope. At low tide rocky outcrops and large areas of the beach become exposed and the water's edge can be some distance away. Behind the beach is a steep cliff and a number of caravan parks and farms on the cliff top. The beach is popular with surfers and windsurfers. WWII fortifications are of historical interest.

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Weather and tides for Tuesday 19 March

Today
Chance of rain 5%
Max temp. 15°C
(feels like 12°C)
Wind 13mph
Max UV Index
Tonight
Chance of rain 57%
Min temp. 8°C
(feels like 8°C)
Wind 2mph

The tide at Cayton Bay is currently rising. High tide will be at approximately 12:00 PM, and the next low tide will be at approximately 6:55 PM.

Today's air pollution levels are forecast to be Low

Approximate sea surface temperature:   7.6°C  

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Recommended holiday cottages near Cayton Bay

Things to do and see in the area

Scarborough Surf School (0.2 miles)
The Scarborough Fair Collection (1 miles)
Playdale Farm Park (1.5 miles)
South Cliff Italian Gardens (2.4 miles)
Filey Bird Garden & Animal Park (2.9 miles)
Central Tramway Company (3 miles)
Escape Room Scarborough (3 miles)
Stephen Joseph Theatre (3.1 miles)

All distances are approximate

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Location: Cayton Bay

Location type: Urban

OS Grid: TA069844

County: North Yorkshire

Country: England

Local Authority: Scarborough

Parish: Cayton

Nearest postcode: YO11 3NR

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