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Flamborough South Landing Beach is a small rural beach, approximately 300 metres in length, located at the end of a short and narrow gully on the southern side of Flamborough Headland. The beach is characterised by a mix of shingle and pebbles, with weathered chalk pebbles forming a thick white band at the top. The beach is backed by steep, grassy, chalk cliffs, which provide some shelter from sea breezes.
The beach is surrounded by a Local Nature Reserve, offering a diverse range of wildlife and natural features. At low tide, numerous rockpools can be found, teeming with crabs, small fish, and other marine life. The area is also renowned for bird watching, with species such as guillemots, gannets, sand martins, and fulmars present during the summer months, while eider ducks can be spotted in the winter. Visitors can access the beach via a steep descent of 75 steps from the car park and picnic site located off South Sea Road, near the RNLI Flamborough Lifeboat Station.
The Yorkshire Wildlife Trust Living Seas Centre is situated near the beach and offers a valuable resource for learning about the ocean and its inhabitants. The centre is adjacent to the Sculpture Trail, which provides an opportunity to explore the local art and culture. Additionally, the area features several walking trails, including cliff-top walks with scenic views over Bridlington Bay.
Flamborough South Landing Beach is a great destination for those who enjoy long cliff-top walks or relaxing on the beach. The beach is dog-friendly throughout the year, making it an ideal location for pet owners. Visitors can easily access the Sculpture Trail or cliff-top path from the beach, and the nearby car park and picnic site provide convenient facilities.
Flamborough South Landing Beach is on the Flamborough Headland Heritage Coast.
Bay Sand Shingle Pebbles
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| Chance of rain | 58% |
| Max temperature | 18°C |
| feels like | 18°C |
| Wind 22mph |  |
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| Min temperature | 12°C |
| feels like | 13°C |
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The tide at Flamborough South Landing Beach is currently rising. High tide will be at approximately 8:56 AM, and the next low tide will be at approximately 3:06 PM.
Today's air pollution levels are forecast to be Low
Campsite
Food available
Toilets
Litter bins
Slipway
There is chargeable parking for 200 cars. Access to the beach is via a steep slipway/path.
Dogs are allowed.
The beach is not routinely cleaned. The beach is monitored and litter removed as required.
No lifeguard cover at this beach
Water quality not measured here
just over a mile west as the seagull flies, around 2 miles by road.
around 2 miles northeast as the seagull flies, around 2 miles by road.
around 2 miles north-northeast as the seagull flies, around 2 miles by road.
around 2 miles north as the seagull flies, around 2 miles by road.
around 3 miles west-southwest as the seagull flies, around 5 miles by road.
around 4 miles west-southwest as the seagull flies, around 5 miles by road.
around 5 miles southwest as the seagull flies, around 8 miles by road.
around 6 miles southwest as the seagull flies, around 10 miles by road or 7 miles on foot using coastal paths.
around 7 miles northwest as the seagull flies, around 9 miles by road.
around 7 miles south-southwest as the seagull flies, around 12 miles by road.
around 10 miles northwest as the seagull flies, around 13 miles by road.
around 10 miles south-southwest as the seagull flies, around 17 miles by road.
around 13 miles south as the seagull flies, around 20 miles by road.
around 14 miles northwest as the seagull flies, around 16 miles by road.
around 16 miles northwest as the seagull flies, around 19 miles by road.
around 17 miles northwest as the seagull flies, around 19 miles by road.
around 18 miles northwest as the seagull flies, around 20 miles by road.
around 24 miles south-southeast as the seagull flies, around 34 miles by road.
around 27 miles south-southeast as the seagull flies, around 37 miles by road.
around 28 miles northwest as the seagull flies, around 35 miles by road.
Location: Flamborough
Location type: Town
OS Grid: TA232692
Coordinates: 54°6'15"N 0°7'1"W
Mapcode: GBR WNMZ.FG
What 3 Words: uncle.rejoined.defend
Coordinates and location codes are for an approximate mid-point of the beach, and may not reflect the best access point or the most popular part of the beach.
Country: England
Local Authority: East Riding of Yorkshire
Parish: Flamborough
Nearest postcode: YO15 1AG
(for sat-nav purposes only, a beach does not have a postal address!)
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