Flamborough Head Coastal Walk
East Yorkshire
Flamborough Head is a dog friendly chalk promontory on the East Yorkshire coast, where kittiwakes wheel below soaring white cliffs and the North Sea crashes at the base of the lighthouse. The coastal circuit from Flamborough village loops out to the headland, passes the lighthouse and fog signal station, then drops to the sheltered coves at North and South Landing before climbing back to the pantile roofs of the village.
Dogs need to be on a lead throughout: the cliff edges are unfenced in long stretches, sheep and ground-nesting seabirds use the clifftop pasture, and cows graze a couple of fields on the return leg. Underfoot it is close-cropped turf and firm farm track, easy on paws year round, with only short muddy patches after rain. There is a large pay and display car park at the lighthouse plus free on-street parking in Flamborough village, toilets and a cafe at the lighthouse in season, and several dog friendly pubs back on Chapel Street.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, Flamborough Head Coastal Walk is a popular choice for dogs and their owners, earning a rating of 7.5 out of 10 on Wildpack Collective. The underfoot surface of close-cropped turf and firm farm track is easy on paws year round, and after the walk you can head to one of several dog friendly pubs on Chapel Street in Flamborough village.
Dogs need to be kept on a lead throughout this walk. The cliff edges are unfenced along long stretches, and the clifftop pasture is shared with sheep, ground-nesting seabirds, and cows in a couple of fields on the return leg, so leads are essential for safety and to protect the wildlife.
The route loops from Flamborough village out to the headland, taking in the lighthouse, fog signal station, and the sheltered coves at North and South Landing — so it's worth coming prepared for a proper coastal circuit. You can park in the large pay and display car park at Flamborough Lighthouse (YO15 1AR) or use the free on-street parking in the village, and there are toilets and a cafe at the lighthouse in season. Short muddy patches can appear after rain, but conditions are generally good underfoot throughout the year.
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