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United Kingdom
England
Yorkshire And The Humber
Flamborough

View of Flamborough Cliffs – Flamborough Lighthouse loop from Flamborough Head

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United Kingdom
England
Yorkshire And The Humber
Flamborough

View of Flamborough Cliffs – Flamborough Lighthouse loop from Flamborough Head

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View of Flamborough Cliffs – Flamborough Lighthouse loop from Flamborough Head

01:03

3.95km

40m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: February 20, 2026

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370 m

View of Flamborough Cliffs

Highlight • Viewpoint

This is a very scenic stretch of coastline. If you have the time and inclination, it is well worth walking the entire length of the northern part of the headland …

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2

672 m

High Stacks Natural Arch

Highlight • Viewpoint

The rock looks a bit like a dinosaur drinking water. Imagine!

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3

690 m

Bench With View of High Stacks (Drinking Dinosaur)

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Take a moment to enjoy the stunning view here.

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4

737 m

Seal Colony at Flamborough Head

Highlight • Natural

Plenty of seals to see depending on the season. During an early winter morning on an ebb tide, I counted at least 50-60+. Couldn't tell whether they were common or …

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5

3.41 km

Flamborough Old Lighthouse

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Flamborough Old Lighthouse is the earliest lighthouse in the UK which that is still standing. It was built in 1674.

The lighthouse is built from chalk and was designed to …

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6

3.43 km

Francis Chalk Tower, Flamborough

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The attraction can be seen from the street. You can't go inside.

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3.82 km

Flamborough Head Cliffs and Lighthouses

Highlight • Historical Site

Flamborough Head is a promontory - a chalk headland with sheer white cliffs. The cliff top has two standing lighthouse towers, the oldest dating from 1669 and Flamborough Head Lighthouse built in 1806.

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3.84 km

Flamborough Lighthouse

Highlight • Monument

Lovely cliff walk from here all the way up to Bempton Cliffs, at the lighthouse there's a cafe and shop. Fantastic walk if you like birds, and you may even spot the odd seal if you keep your eyes peeled.

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3.95 km

End point

Parking

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

1.51 km

1.47 km

524 m

430 m

Surfaces

1.49 km

1.47 km

954 m

< 100 m

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Wednesday 6 May

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4°C

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