Mountains & hills · Yorkshire & the Humber
Scarborough South Bay
Scarborough South Bay — bay in North Yorkshire, England, 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
- Scarborough · 1.2 km
- Dog-friendly
About
Scarborough South 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 Scarborough, about 1.2 km away. Postcode area YO11.
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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
Scarborough South Bay is a coastal area located in Scarborough, Yorkshire. It is designated as a Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI) under the name Cayton, Cornelian and South Bays SSSI, highlighting its ecological significance. The bay offers a blend of natural beauty and biodiversity along the Yorkshire coastline.
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- Coordinates
- 54.2750, -0.3900
- District
- North Yorkshire
- Parish
- Scarborough
- Postcode
- YO11 2HD
- Parliamentary constituency
- Scarborough and Whitby
- Nearest railway station
- Scarborough — 1.2 km
- Official site
- www.scarboroughspa.co.uk
Sources
- wikidata: Q24658756 (CC0)
- commons: South Bay, Scarborough - geograph.org.uk - 798070.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Scarborough South Bay?
- Scarborough South Bay is in Yorkshire, United Kingdom (postcode YO11 2HD), in the parish of Scarborough.
- Is Scarborough South Bay a protected site?
- Yes — Scarborough South Bay is part of the Cayton, Cornelian and South Bays SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- How do I get to Scarborough South Bay?
- The nearest railway station is Scarborough, about 1.2 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode YO11 2HD.