Cayton Bay

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Down on the beach at Cayton Bay just south of Scarborough North Yorkshire (UK) behind the large outcrop is Scarborough..The tide was just rolling on as the photograph was taken..a great place to walk along the wide open beach.
Down on the beach at Cayton Bay just south of Scarborough North Yorkshire (UK) behind the large outcrop is Scarborough..The tide was just rolling on as the photograph was taken..a great place to walk along the wide open beach.
Cayton Bay, Scarborough
Photo by Thomas Tolkien (Creative Commons Attribution 2.0)
Cayton Bay and beach The photograph is taken from near to the bottom of a steep, metalled path ( https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/1776491 ) from the cliff top and car park ( https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/1776414 ) above. In the left foreground can be seen the boulder clay that the local cliff is made from and the cause of so much land slippage in recent years. For more, follow this link to the BBC news web site: http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/england/north_yorkshire/8550186.stm . The red bricked building (upper left) is the Yorkshire Water Cayton land drainage pumping station. For another photograph taken some 150metres nearer the pumping station, click here: https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/1777802 . The bungalows on the cliff top in the distance are built on the site of the former NALGO holiday camp and have been the subject of press interest in recent years because of the previously mentioned land slippage. For more, follow this link to the BBC news web site: http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/uk/8578583.stm . At the end of the bay is Knipe Point (TA 06513 85470), which is sometimes referred to as Osgodby Nab. (The OS map erroneously refers to Osgodby Point) and, beyond that, in the distance can be seen the castle headland at Scarborough (TA 05051 89213).
Photo by Alan Walker (Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 2.0)
Tide on the turn at Cayton Bay just north of Scarborough North Yorkshire...The shot was slowed down to show the milky sea...
Britannia Grand Hotel Scarborough

Britannia Grand Hotel Scarborough

3 out of 5
St. Nicholas Cliff Scarborough England
The price is €45 per night from 11 Feb to 12 Feb
€45
11 Feb - 12 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this beach hotel in Scarborough. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 restaurants and a beach locale. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their ...
6.8/10 (1,345 reviews)
The scenic view

Reviewed on 5 Feb 2026

Britannia Grand Hotel Scarborough
Lobster Pot, Bridlington by Marston's Inn

Lobster Pot, Bridlington by Marston's Inn

4 out of 5
184 Kingsgate Bridlington England
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The price is €55 per night from 2 Mar to 3 Mar
€55
2 Mar - 3 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star inn in Bridlington. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (724 reviews)
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Reviewed on 25 Jan 2026

Lobster Pot, Bridlington by Marston's Inn
Crown Spa Hotel Scarborough by Compass Hospitality

Crown Spa Hotel Scarborough by Compass Hospitality

4 out of 5
The Esplanade Scarborough England
The price is €77 per night from 23 Feb to 24 Feb
€77
23 Feb - 24 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this beach hotel in Scarborough. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a full-service spa and a beach locale. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in ...
7.8/10 Good! (1,000 reviews)
Nice location , friendly staff , comfy bed .

Reviewed on 1 Feb 2026

Crown Spa Hotel Scarborough by Compass Hospitality
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Cayton Pines

Cayton Pines

3 out of 5
Scarborough England
Stay at this golf holiday home in Scarborough. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a garden. Popular attractions Scarborough Open Air Theatre and Cayton Sands ...
Cayton Pines
Whispering Willows

Whispering Willows

2 out of 5
Cayton Bay Holiday Centre Cayton Bay Scarborough England
Stay at this golf cottage in Scarborough. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a garden. Popular attractions Scarborough Open Air Theatre and Cayton Sands are ...
Whispering Willows
Five Star Stays

Five Star Stays

4 out of 5
10-11 Main Street Seamer Scarborough England
Stay at this cottage in Scarborough. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a 24-hour front desk. Popular attractions Scarborough Open Air Theatre and Scarborough ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (136 reviews)
Exceptionally well decorated and beautiful home to explore the local area. Very welcoming on reception and everything you could need. Only minor gripe was the upstairs shower that was either boiling hot or freezing cold with no in between but sort that and this place is perfect.

Reviewed on 1 Jan 2026

Five Star Stays
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Popular places to visit

Scarborough Open Air Theatre

Scarborough Open Air Theatre

4.5/5(73 reviews)

Watch productions and performances by world-famous music acts at one of the largest outdoor theaters in Europe, a venue with a stage in an unusual setting.

Scarborough Open Air Theatre
Scarborough Spa featuring performance art, general coastal views and theatre scenes

Scarborough Spa

4/5(119 reviews)

Stroll through the majestic rooms of this Victorian venue for dances and orchestras and learn about its origins as a spa in the 1600s.

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North Bay Beach featuring a sandy beach and a coastal town as well as a large group of people

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4.5/5(211 reviews)

Enjoy the tranquil setting of this spacious sandy haven flanked by a miniature railway and an aquarium with Humboldt penguins.

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South Bay Beach featuring a bay or harbour and a coastal town

South Bay Beach

4/5(199 reviews)

Marvel at the dynamic setting of this traditional British coastal resort, where you will find arcade games, a harbor and boutiques.

South Bay Beach
Peasholm Park showing a garden and a river or creek

Peasholm Park

4.5/5(238 reviews)

Ascend to the top of the island pagoda for excellent views of a park full of attractions and nature paths.

Peasholm Park
Scarborough Castle which includes heritage elements, a beach and a sunset

Scarborough Castle

4/5(67 reviews)

Delve through 3,000 years of history at the ruins of this headland castle with panoramic views of the North Sea.

Scarborough Castle

Things to do

The Black Widow - Dark Tales around Scarborough

The Black Widow - Dark Tales around Scarborough

€10
per adult
The Black Widow - Dark Tales around Scarborough
North Yorkshire Forestry Trail eBike Adventure

North Yorkshire Forestry Trail eBike Adventure

€115
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North Yorkshire Forestry Trail eBike Adventure
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South Bay Beach showing a coastal town and a sandy beach

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Tide on the turn at Cayton Bay just north of Scarborough North Yorkshire...The shot was slowed down to show the milky sea...

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