Where is Selwicks Bay?

Selwicks Bay is in Yorkshire, United Kingdom (postcode YO15 1AR), in the parish of Flamborough.

How do I get to Selwicks Bay?

The nearest railway station is Bempton, about 6.7 km away. Drivers can use postcode YO15 1AR.

Is Selwicks Bay a protected site?

Yes — Selwicks Bay is part of the Flamborough Head SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.

Is Selwicks Bay free to visit?

Yes, Selwicks Bay is free to enter.

How do I get to Selwicks Bay?

The nearest railway station is Bempton, about 6.7 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode YO15 1AR.

Mountains & hills · Yorkshire & the Humber

Selwicks Bay

In or near Buckton.

Free admission

Selwicks Bay — bay near Flamborough Head, Yorkshire, UK.

Selwicks Bay, mountains & hills in Yorkshire & the Humber — Wikimedia Commons contributors — see linked file page for photographer and licence licence

Plan your visit

Typical visit: 3 h–8 h
Best time of year: Late spring – early autumn (May–Oct)
Nearest railway station: Bempton · 6.7 km

Free entry
Dog-friendly

Selwicks Bay is a named summit in 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 6.7 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

Selwicks Bay is a coastal area located in Flamborough, Yorkshire. It is part of the Flamborough Head Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI), noted for its geological and ecological significance. The bay features striking cliffs and a rugged coastline, attracting both nature enthusiasts and geologists.

AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.

Coordinates: 54.1193, -0.0787
District: East Riding of Yorkshire
Parish: Flamborough
Postcode: YO15 1AR
Parliamentary constituency: Bridlington and The Wolds
Nearest railway station: Bempton — 6.7 km

Sources

wikidata: Q24638516 (CC0)
commons: Selwicks Bay - geograph.org.uk - 2989235.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)

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