Flamborough Cliffs

Flamborough Cliffs Nature Reserve, as part of Flamborough Head, is designated as a SSSI, a SAC and a SPA, and is also a part of the Flamborough Head Heritage Coast.

Flamborough Head is the most northerly location at which you can find coastal chalk cliffs in the UK.

20% of Flamborough Head’s breeding sea bird population can be found on the relatively short stretch of coastline of the Yorkshire Wildlife Trust reserve.

Algal and lichen communities found within the sea caves in the cliffs are one of the less known reasons for the sites international importance.

Flamborough Cliffs Nature Reserve, as part of Flamborough Head, is designated as a SSSI, a SAC and a SPA, and is also a part of the Flamborough Head Heritage Coast.

Flamborough Cliffs is a spectacular reserve to visit at any time of year; the weather, sea and wildlife give you a different experience every trip. Whether you go there on a bright sunny day when the clear blue sea looks almost tropical and the sight, sounds and smell of thousands of nesting seabirds assaults your senses; or in winter with a raging sea echoing around the sea caves and a gale so strong you hardly dare walk close to the cliff top. These experiences are unrepeatable; you will not forget Flamborough Cliffs reserve easily.

Several interpretation boards are present around the reserve. Toilets are available in the public car park at North Landing. Pubs and café’s are located very close by. Seabird spectaculars and ‘Peering at Puffin’ days run on some weekends between May – July. Rock-pooling days for local groups/schools, and guided walks for the public and organised groups are also available (please call for more details).