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Thornwick Bay is a small, mainly rocky bay located on the north coast of Flamborough Head. The bay features a few caves and a magnificent sea arch in the cliffs, making it a unique and visually appealing destination. Perched on top of the cliff overlooking the bay is the Thornwick Bay Cafe, which serves hot meals, cakes, and refreshments.
The bay is ideal for paddling and snorkelling on sunny days, and visitors can also follow the scenic Flamborough Headland Heritage Coast path along to Bempton Cliffs. This cliff top walk offers stunning scenery and exhilarating views. For those looking to stay in the area, the family-friendly Haven Thornwick Bay Holiday Park is located next to the beach.
Thornwick Bay is dog friendly all year round, making it a great destination for pet owners.
Thornwick Bay is on the Flamborough Headland Heritage Coast.
Bay Sand Pebbles Rock
| Today |  |
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| Chance of rain | 58% |
| Max temperature | 18°C |
| feels like | 18°C |
| Wind 22mph |  |
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| Chance of rain | % |
| Min temperature | 12°C |
| feels like | 13°C |
| Wind 19mph | |
The tide at Thornwick Bay is currently falling. Low tide will be at approximately 3:06 PM, and the next high tide will be at approximately 9:15 PM.
Today's air pollution levels are forecast to be Low
Food available
Toilets
There is a car park at the cafe just above the beach - a minimal charge applies.
Dogs are allowed.
The beach is cleaned when necessary.
No lifeguard cover at this beach
Water quality not measured here
less than a mile east-southeast as the seagull flies, less than a mile by road.
around 2 miles southeast as the seagull flies, around 3 miles by road.
around 2 miles south as the seagull flies, around 2 miles by road.
around 2 miles south-southwest as the seagull flies, around 3 miles by road.
around 4 miles southwest as the seagull flies, around 6 miles by road.
around 5 miles southwest as the seagull flies, around 6 miles by road.
around 6 miles west-northwest as the seagull flies, around 10 miles by road.
around 6 miles southwest as the seagull flies, around 8 miles by road.
around 7 miles southwest as the seagull flies, around 11 miles by road or 8 miles on foot using coastal paths.
around 9 miles northwest as the seagull flies, around 13 miles by road.
around 9 miles south-southwest as the seagull flies, around 13 miles by road.
around 12 miles south-southwest as the seagull flies, around 18 miles by road.
around 13 miles northwest as the seagull flies, around 16 miles by road.
around 15 miles northwest as the seagull flies, around 19 miles by road.
around 15 miles south as the seagull flies, around 21 miles by road.
around 15 miles northwest as the seagull flies, around 20 miles by road.
around 16 miles northwest as the seagull flies, around 20 miles by road.
around 26 miles south as the seagull flies, around 35 miles by road.
around 27 miles northwest as the seagull flies, around 36 miles by road.
around 28 miles south-southeast as the seagull flies, around 38 miles by road.
Location: North Marine Estate,
Location type: Village
OS Grid: TA233722
Coordinates: 54°7'52"N 0°6'49"W
Mapcode: GBR WNNN.6T
What 3 Words: info.trickster.each
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 1BD
(for sat-nav purposes only, a beach does not have a postal address!)
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