South Bay is in Yorkshire, United Kingdom (postcode YO11 3BW), in the parish of Scarborough.

How do I get to South Bay?

The nearest railway station is Scarborough, about 2.3 km away. Drivers can use postcode YO11 3BW.

Is South Bay a protected site?

Yes — South Bay is part of the Cayton, Cornelian and South Bays SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.

How do I get to South Bay?

The nearest railway station is Scarborough, about 2.3 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode YO11 3BW.

Natural landmarks · Yorkshire & the Humber

South Bay

South Bay — a natural feature in england yorkshire.

Plan your visit

Typical visit: 1 h–2 h
Nearest railway station: Scarborough · 2.3 km

Dog-friendly

South Bay is a named natural feature in england yorkshire, recorded in the GeoNames UK gazetteer. British landmarks of this type are typically marked on Ordnance Survey maps and recorded in the national gazetteer for cartographic and navigational reference. Coordinates and feature classification are sourced from the GeoNames open dataset.

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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

South Bay is a natural landmark located in Yorkshire. This picturesque bay features a sandy beach and striking coastal scenery. It is known for its scenic views and serves as a popular spot for both locals and visitors. The area is suitable for leisurely walks along the shoreline and offers various seaside activities.

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

Coordinates: 54.2662, -0.3778
District: North Yorkshire
Parish: Scarborough
Postcode: YO11 3BW
Parliamentary constituency: Scarborough and Whitby
Nearest railway station: Scarborough — 2.3 km

Sources

manual: geonames-11153241 (CC BY 4.0)

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