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Reighton Beach

(Reighton Sands)

North Yorkshire, England


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Reighton Beach, situated on the east coast of Yorkshire, is a popular sandy beach that forms part of the larger Filey Bay. .

Reighton Beach is a small sandy beach with a designated bathing water area of one kilometre in length, featuring a gentle slope. At low tide, a large area of the beach is exposed, and the water's edge can be some distance away. The beach is backed by clay cliffs to the north and chalk cliffs to the south, with a caravan park situated behind the cliff top.

The beach is popular for swimming and walking, offering vast expanses of flat sands at low tide and spectacular views of the cliffs that run along the coastline. The cliffs are rich in fossils, and it may be possible to find washed-up specimens on and around the beach. Visitors can access the beach via a fairly steep path from the end of Sands Road, where parking is available.

Facilities can be found in the nearby villages of Hunmanby and Primrose Valley, including an amusement centre. The Bempton Cliffs Nature Reserve is located to the east of the beach, offering excellent views and the opportunity to see many species of birds, as well as whales and dolphins on occasion. Reighton Sands Caravan Park is situated on top of the cliffs, overlooking the sea, and can be accessed via a ramp from the beach, where a café is located.

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Weather and tides for Thursday 4 June

Today
Chance of rain 81%
Max temperature 17°C
feels like 17°C
Wind 20mph
Max UV Index
Tonight
Chance of rain 50%
Min temperature 11°C
feels like 11°C
Wind 17mph

The tide at Reighton Beach is currently falling. Low tide will be at approximately 1:19 AM, and the next high tide will be at approximately 7:17 AM.

Today's air pollution levels are forecast to be Low

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Recommended holiday cottages near Reighton Beach

Things to do and see in the area

Spirit of Yorkshire Distillery (2.3 miles)
Crescent Gardens (2.8 miles)
Cleveland Way National Trail (3 miles)
Cobbler's Arms (3 miles)
Filey Museum (3.2 miles)
Filey Bird Garden & Animal Park (3.8 miles)
RSPB Bempton Cliffs (3.9 miles)
Land Train (4.2 miles)
The Scarborough Fair Collection (5.6 miles)

All distances are approximate

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Location: Hunmanby Gap

Location type: Village

OS Grid: TA141764

Coordinates: 54°10'15"N 0°15'10"W

Mapcode: GBR VNP6.0K

What 3 Words: delved.fishnet.certainty

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.

County: North Yorkshire

Country: England

Local Authority: Scarborough

Parish: Reighton

Nearest postcode: YO14 9SN

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