Mountains & hills · Yorkshire & the Humber
Selwicks Bay
Selwicks Bay — bay near Flamborough Head, Yorkshire, 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
- Bempton · 6.7 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
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.
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- 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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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Selwicks Bay?
- Selwicks Bay is in Yorkshire, United Kingdom (postcode YO15 1AR), in the parish of Flamborough.
- 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.