Beaches · Yorkshire & the Humber
Little Thornwick Bay
In or near Buckton.
Little Thornwick Bay is a beach in the United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–3 h
- Best time of year
- Summer (Jun–Aug)
- Nearest railway station
- Bempton · 4.2 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
About
Little Thornwick Bay is a beach on the coast of Yorkshire. The site is a designated Site of Special Scientific Interest. It sits within the Bridlington and The Wolds parliamentary constituency. The nearest railway station is Bempton, about 4.2 km away. Postcode area YO15.
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Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Flamborough Head SSSI
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Little Thornwick Bay is a beach located in the Flamborough parish of Yorkshire, postcode YO15. It is part of the Flamborough Head Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI), highlighting its ecological importance. The bay features striking coastal scenery and is known for its diverse marine life.
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- Coordinates
- 54.1324, -0.1166
- District
- East Riding of Yorkshire
- Parish
- Flamborough
- Postcode
- YO15 1BD
- Parliamentary constituency
- Bridlington and The Wolds
- Nearest railway station
- Bempton — 4.2 km
Sources
- osm: w1097663999 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Little Thornwick Bay?
- Little Thornwick Bay is in Yorkshire, United Kingdom (postcode YO15 1BD), in the parish of Flamborough.
- What is Little Thornwick Bay?
- Little Thornwick Bay is a beach in the United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Little Thornwick Bay?
- The nearest railway station is Bempton, about 4.2 km away. Drivers can use postcode YO15 1BD.
- Is Little Thornwick Bay a protected site?
- Yes — Little Thornwick Bay is part of the Flamborough Head SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- Is Little Thornwick Bay free to visit?
- Yes, Little Thornwick Bay is free to enter.
- How do I get to Little Thornwick Bay?
- The nearest railway station is Bempton, about 4.2 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode YO15 1BD.