Thornwick Bay – Bempton Cliffs loop from RSPB Bempton Cliffs

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Thornwick Bay – Bempton Cliffs loop from RSPB Bempton Cliffs

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Thornwick Bay – Bempton Cliffs loop from RSPB Bempton Cliffs

03:40

13.9km

120m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: August 7, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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162 m

Bempton Cliffs Visitor Centre

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288 m

RSPB Bempton Cliffs Nature Reserve

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RSPB Bempton Cliffs is a nature reserve managed for the seabirds. The visitor centre is open to the public with lots of information as well as a shop, cafe and …

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1.70 km

Bempton Cliffs

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RSPB Bempton Cliffs is a nature reserve managed for the seabirds. The visitor centre is open to the public with lots of information as well as a shop, cafe and …

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2.62 km

Puffin on the Flamborough Cliffs

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4.43 km

View of Flamborough Cliffs

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One of my favorite spots to watch the end of the day, you are far enough away from the artificial light for it to be pitch black so make sure to take a torch. Very quiet place.

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5.08 km

Thornwick Bay

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5.50 km

View over Thornwick Bay

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Lovely view over the bay - look for the smugglers caves around the cliff base. There's a nice cafe by the clifftop here although just note that it's cash only.

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13.8 km

Bempton Cliffs

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Run by the RSPB, Bempton Cliffs is a stunning place to watch puffins, northern gannet and razorbills nest. The hard chalk cliffs offer sheltered headlands and crevices which are perfect …

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