Mountains & hills · Yorkshire & the Humber
Cayton Bay
Cayton Bay — bay in Yorkshire, UK.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 3 h–8 h
- Best time of year
- Late spring – early autumn (May–Oct)
- Nearest railway station
- Seamer · 4.1 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Cayton Bay is a named summit in Yorkshire. The site is a designated Site of Special Scientific Interest. It sits within the Scarborough and Whitby parliamentary constituency. The nearest railway station is Seamer, about 4.1 km away. Postcode area YO11.
Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Cayton, Cornelian and South Bays SSSI
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Cayton Bay is a coastal area in Yorkshire, located within the parish of Cayton. It is designated as a Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI) due to its ecological significance, encompassing Cayton, Cornelian, and South Bays.
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- Coordinates
- 54.2503, -0.3567
- District
- North Yorkshire
- Parish
- Cayton
- Postcode
- YO11 3NR
- Parliamentary constituency
- Scarborough and Whitby
- Nearest railway station
- Seamer — 4.1 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q24657225 (CC0)
- commons: Cayton Bay - geograph.org.uk - 871791.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Other places nearby
Cayton Sands
Beaches · 0.4 km
War time coastal defences
Historic houses · 0.8 km
Cornelian Bay
Mountains & hills · 1.2 km
Browns & Cliff Farm Caravan Parks
Caravan parks · 1.3 km
Cayton Bay Holiday Park
Caravan parks · 1.5 km
The Scarborough Fair Collection & Vintage Transport Museum
Museums · 2.0 km
Scarborough Fair Collection
Museums · 2.0 km
Cayton Village Caravan and Motorhome Club Park
Caravan parks · 2.0 km
South Bay
Natural landmarks · 2.2 km
Killerby Old Hall Holiday Cottages & Caravan Park
Caravan parks · 2.3 km
Flower of May Holiday Park
Caravan parks · 2.4 km
Cayton
Villages · 2.4 km
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Where to eat & stay near Cayton Bay
Places to stay
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Browns & Cliff Farm Caravan Parks
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Cayton Bay Holiday Park
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Cayton Village Caravan and Motorhome Club Park
Cayton Village Caravan and Motorhome Club Park — a caravan park in england yorkshire.
📷 5Caravan parks · Yorkshire & the Humber
Killerby Old Hall Holiday Cottages & Caravan Park
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📷 5Caravan parks · Yorkshire & the Humber
Flower of May Holiday Park
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Crows Nest Caravan Park
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Places to eat & drink
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📷 7Historic pubs · Yorkshire & the Humber
The Crown Tavern
The Crown Tavern in England Yorkshire, United Kingdom.
📷 7Historic pubs · Yorkshire & the Humber
Londesborough Arms
Londesborough Arms in England Yorkshire, United Kingdom.
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White Swan Inn
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Cayton Bay?
- Cayton Bay is in Yorkshire, United Kingdom (postcode YO11 3NR), in the parish of Cayton.
- What is Cayton Bay?
- Cayton Bay — bay in Yorkshire, UK.
- How do I get to Cayton Bay?
- The nearest railway station is Seamer, about 4.1 km away. Drivers can use postcode YO11 3NR.
- Is Cayton Bay a protected site?
- Yes — Cayton Bay is part of the Cayton, Cornelian and South Bays SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- Is Cayton Bay free to visit?
- Yes, Cayton Bay is free to enter.
- How do I get to Cayton Bay?
- The nearest railway station is Seamer, about 4.1 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode YO11 3NR.