Reighton Sands
East Yorkshire
Reighton Sands is a wide, sandy beach between Bridlington and Filey, backed by a large holiday park and offering a long, quiet stretch of North Sea coast. The beach sits in a gap in the chalk and clay cliffs of the Flamborough/Filey headland area, and is accessible via the Reighton Gap road. It is not a conventional resort beach but rather a holiday park destination with a long, open beach ideal for walking and dogs. The chalk geology of this stretch gives way to the soft clay cliffs that define the Holderness coast to the south.
Reighton Sands is a dog friendly beach with no reported seasonal restrictions as it falls outside the Bridlington and Filey PSPO zones. The holiday park behind the beach naturally means higher visitor numbers during peak season weeks, but outside peak periods the long beach is quiet and spacious. Dogs are well accommodated here year-round. Access is via the holiday park road to the beach car park.
At a Glance
- Dog Access
- Year Round
- Beach Type
- Sand
- Tide Notes
- Wide sandy beach at low tide. Exposed North Sea conditions. Check tide times before long walks.
- Facilities
- Holiday park facilities for guests. Limited public beach facilities. Filey to the north and Bridlington to the south have full resort amenities
- Parking
- Beach car park accessible via Reighton Gap road. Seasonal charge may apply
Dog Friendly Stays Nearby
Make a weekend of it. These are the closest dog friendly places to stay to Reighton Sands, each one checked for its dog policy before we listed it.
The Filey Lighthouse Apartment
Sleeps 2 · 2 dogs · Enclosed garden
from £504 / 7 nights
The Old St Johns Church
Sleeps 10 · 2 dogs · Enclosed garden
from £2,071 / 7 nights
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All dog friendly stays in East YorkshireFrequently Asked Questions
Is Reighton Sands dog friendly?
Yes, Reighton Sands is a dog friendly beach with a rating of 7/10. It sits outside the PSPO zones that apply to nearby Bridlington and Filey, so dogs are welcome without the restrictions you might encounter at those resort beaches. The long, wide stretch of sand gives dogs plenty of room to roam, particularly outside the busier holiday park weeks.
Are dogs allowed at Reighton Sands year round?
Yes, there are no reported seasonal restrictions at Reighton Sands, making it a year-round option for dog owners. This is a real advantage over many Yorkshire coast beaches that operate bans during the summer months. That said, the beach is busiest during peak holiday park season, so quieter periods offer the most relaxed experience for you and your dog.
What should I know before visiting Reighton Sands with my dog?
Access to the beach is via the Reighton Gap road, leading to a beach car park where a seasonal charge may apply. The beach is primarily a holiday park destination rather than a traditional resort, so public facilities are limited — it's worth knowing that Filey to the north and Bridlington to the south both have full amenities if you need them. The beach is quiet and spacious outside peak periods, which makes it a great choice for a relaxed dog walk along the North Sea coast.
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