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Flamborough Lighthouse – View of Flamborough Cliffs loop from Flamborough

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United Kingdom

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Yorkshire And The Humber

Flamborough

Flamborough Lighthouse – View of Flamborough Cliffs loop from Flamborough

Moderate

4.9

(19)

155

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Flamborough Lighthouse – View of Flamborough Cliffs loop from Flamborough

03:13

12.3km

90m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: February 27, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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2.04 km

South Landing, Flamborough LNR

Nature Reserve

5.56 km

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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5.59 km

High Stacks Natural Arch

Highlight • Viewpoint

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

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5.60 km

Bench With View of High Stacks (Drinking Dinosaur)

Highlight • Viewpoint

Take a moment to enjoy the stunning view here.

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6.00 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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6.02 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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6.40 km

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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12.3 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

5.57 km

3.47 km

3.23 km

Surfaces

5.57 km

3.04 km

1.79 km

300 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Saturday 9 May

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Flamborough Lighthouse – View of Flamborough Cliffs loop from Flamborough

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