Beaches · North East England
West Cliff Beach
In or near Sandsend.
West Cliff Beach 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
- Whitby · 2.6 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
About
West Cliff Beach is a beach on the coast of North-East England. The site is a designated Site of Special Scientific Interest. It sits within the Scarborough and Whitby parliamentary constituency. The nearest railway station is Whitby, about 2.6 km away. Postcode area YO21.
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Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: North York Moors SSSI
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
West Cliff Beach is located in Whitby, North-East England. This beach is part of the North York Moors Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI), highlighting its ecological significance. The area is known for its natural beauty and coastal landscapes.
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- Coordinates
- 54.5006, -0.6438
- District
- North Yorkshire
- Parish
- Whitby
- Postcode
- YO21 3JL
- Parliamentary constituency
- Scarborough and Whitby
- Nearest railway station
- Whitby — 2.6 km
Sources
- osm: w38220625 (ODbL)
Other places nearby
Sandfield House Farm
Caravan parks · 1.1 km
High Straggleton Farm Caravan Site
Caravan parks · 1.3 km
Sandsend
Towns & cities · 1.6 km
Wishing Chair
Memorials & monuments · 1.7 km
Estbek House
Restaurants · 1.7 km
Ewe Cote Hall
Historic houses · 1.7 km
Arnold Palmer Putting Course
Natural landmarks · 1.8 km
Whitby Pavilion
Open-air theatres · 1.9 km
Sneaton Castle
Literary houses · 1.9 km
Whitby Pavilion
Theatres · 1.9 km
Sneaton Castle Centre
Castles · 1.9 km
World Distance Direction Sign
Memorials & monuments · 2.0 km
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Places to stay
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is West Cliff Beach?
- West Cliff Beach is in North-East England, United Kingdom (postcode YO21 3JL), in the parish of Whitby.
- What is West Cliff Beach?
- West Cliff Beach is a beach in the United Kingdom.
- How do I get to West Cliff Beach?
- The nearest railway station is Whitby, about 2.6 km away. Drivers can use postcode YO21 3JL.
- Is West Cliff Beach a protected site?
- Yes — West Cliff Beach is part of the North York Moors SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- Is West Cliff Beach free to visit?
- Yes, West Cliff Beach is free to enter.
- How do I get to West Cliff Beach?
- The nearest railway station is Whitby, about 2.6 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode YO21 3JL.