Natural landmarks · Yorkshire & the Humber
Danes Dyke
In or near Buckton.
Danes Dyke — a other in england-yorkshire, United Kingdom.
Oliver Dixon — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Nearest railway station
- Bempton · 3.2 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
About
Danes Dyke is a other located in england-yorkshire, United Kingdom. Sourced from OpenStreetMap (ODbL licence); see local listings for visitor information, opening hours and admission details.
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Official information
Danes Dyke is a Local Nature Reserve located between Bridlington and Flamborough. It features a wooded area with a deep ravine, a network of circular walks, and access to dramatic beach and cliff environments, along with a Scheduled Ancient Monument.
Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Flamborough Head SSSI
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Danes Dyke is an earthwork located in Yorkshire. It is a significant historic site, notable for its prehistoric origins and designation as a Scheduled Ancient Monument. The earthwork features a substantial ditch and bank, characteristic of ancient defensive structures.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 54.1087, -0.1437
- District
- East Riding of Yorkshire
- Parish
- Bridlington
- Postcode
- YO15 1DW
- Parliamentary constituency
- Bridlington and The Wolds
- Phone
- 0871 200 22 33
- Nearest railway station
- Bempton — 3.2 km
- Official site
- designatedsites.naturalengland.org.uk
Sources
- osm: node/365884821 (ODbL)
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Literary houses · 1.2 km
Beacon Farm
Castles · 1.2 km
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Gardens · 1.2 km
Sewerby Hall
Historic houses · 1.3 km
Marton Manor
Manor houses · 1.3 km
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Places to stay
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Danes Dyke?
- Danes Dyke is in Yorkshire, United Kingdom (postcode YO15 1DW), in the parish of Bridlington.
- What is Danes Dyke?
- Danes Dyke — a other in england-yorkshire, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Danes Dyke?
- The nearest railway station is Bempton, about 3.2 km away. Drivers can use postcode YO15 1DW.
- Is Danes Dyke a protected site?
- Yes — Danes Dyke is part of the Flamborough Head SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- Is Danes Dyke free to visit?
- Yes, Danes Dyke is free to enter.
- How do I get to Danes Dyke?
- The nearest railway station is Bempton, about 3.2 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode YO15 1DW.