Cayton Bay

Cayton Bay is a beach situated in Yorkshire, UK, located 3 miles south of Scarborough. The beach offers a serene and untamed ambiance, making it an ideal destination for those seeking to escape the commotion of overcrowded beaches. A prominent feature of Cayton Bay is its popularity among surfers and windsurfers, owing to its exposure to the North Sea. The beach boasts one of the most longstanding surf schools in the UK. The cliffs formed during the Jurassic period, approximately 150 million years ago, provide a unique opportunity for bird watchers and fossil hunters to observe and collect specimens. The northern end of the beach features WWII pillboxes and is an unofficial naturist spot that may lead to prosecution. Facilities are available at the car park, which is accessible via a steep path down the cliff. Dogs are permitted on the beach. It is noteworthy that the beach comprises sand and loses sunlight by mid-afternoon due to the cliffs towards the southwest.