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Skipsea Beach

East Riding of Yorkshire, England


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Skipsea Beach is a rural coastal destination situated on the East Riding coast of Yorkshire, England. .

Skipsea Beach is located between Hornsea and Bridlington, and is a long, narrow sandy beach, approximately one kilometre in length, made up of sand and pebbles. The beach is backed by steep Holderness Cliffs and large caravan parks on the cliff top. To the south of the beach lies Skirlington Leisure Park, while an amusement park is situated to the north.

The beach is a rural location, ensuring that it never gets too busy, and is ideal for nature lovers and walkers. Birdwatching and fishing are popular activities here. The beach is dog friendly and offers a peaceful retreat from the hustle and bustle of daily life. Skipsea village has a range of amenities, including a pub, a service station, and a post office. Nearby Skipsea Castle is a good example of an early Norman motte and bailey fortification, with only the earthenworks and an impressive mound remaining.

The coastline at Skipsea has experienced serious erosion in recent years, with a variety of sea defences being built to combat the issue. Unfortunately, most of these defences have failed, and the erosion continues at a seemingly unstoppable rate, with the cliffs being washed away by the sea.

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Weather and tides for Thursday 4 June

Today
Chance of rain 85%
Max temperature 17°C
feels like 17°C
Wind 19mph
Max UV Index
Tonight
Chance of rain 36%
Min temperature 12°C
feels like 12°C
Wind 17mph

The tide at Skipsea Beach is currently rising. High tide will be at approximately 7:25 AM, and the next low tide will be at approximately 1:55 PM.

Today's air pollution levels are forecast to be Low

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Recommended holiday cottages near Skipsea Beach

Things to do and see in the area

Skirlington Sunday Market (0.6 miles)
Honeysuckle Farm (2.8 miles)
Hornsea Museum (3.3 miles)
Stackhouse Bar (3.4 miles)
Hornsea Mere (3.6 miles)
Wassand Hall (4.1 miles)
Bugtopia Hornsea (4.2 miles)
Royal Air Force 158 Squadron Memorial (4.7 miles)
Humberside Shooting Ground (5.4 miles)

All distances are approximate

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Location: Atwick

Location type: Village

OS Grid: TA190529

Coordinates: 53°57'31"N 0°11'15"W

Mapcode: GBR WQ4N.5N

What 3 Words: adjusting.boxer.fired

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: Atwick

Nearest postcode: YO25 8SY

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