High Stacks Natural Arch – Flamborough Lighthouse loop from Flamborough Head

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Yorkshire And The Humber

Flamborough

High Stacks Natural Arch – Flamborough Lighthouse loop from Flamborough Head

Easy

4.5

(18)

hikers

High Stacks Natural Arch – Flamborough Lighthouse loop from Flamborough Head

01:01

3.83km

40m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: August 20, 2026

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Parking

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553 m

High Stacks Natural Arch

Highlight • Viewpoint

The rock looks a bit like a dinosaur drinking water. Imagine!

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571 m

Bench With View of High Stacks (Drinking Dinosaur)

Highlight • Viewpoint

Take a moment to enjoy the stunning view here.

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618 m

Seal Colony at Flamborough Head

Highlight • Natural

Plenty of seals to see depending on the season. During an early winter morning on an ebb tide, I counted at least 50-60+. Couldn't tell whether they were common or …

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3.29 km

Flamborough Old Lighthouse

Highlight • Monument

Flamborough Old Lighthouse is the earliest lighthouse in the UK which that is still standing. It was built in 1674.

The lighthouse is built from chalk and was designed to …

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3.31 km

Francis Chalk Tower, Flamborough

Highlight • Monument

The attraction can be seen from the street. You can't go inside.

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3.68 km

Battle of Flamborough head

Highlight • Other

Mid way point between lands end and John O Groats 362 miles from both.
Plus memorial information and plaque on the battle of Flambrough head.

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3.70 km

Flamborough Head Cliffs and Lighthouses

Highlight • Historical Site

Flamborough Head is a promontory - a chalk headland with sheer white cliffs. The cliff top has two standing lighthouse towers, the oldest dating from 1669 and Flamborough Head Lighthouse built in 1806.

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3.72 km

Flamborough Lighthouse

Highlight • Monument

Lovely cliff walk from here all the way up to Bempton Cliffs, at the lighthouse there's a cafe and shop. Fantastic walk if you like birds, and you may even spot the odd seal if you keep your eyes peeled.

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