Cayton Bay

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Down on the beach at Cayton Bay just south of Scarborough North Yorkshire (UK) behind the large outcrop is Scarborough..The tide was just rolling on as the photograph was taken..a great place to walk along the wide open beach.
Cayton Bay, Scarborough
Photo by Thomas Tolkien (Creative Commons Attribution 2.0)
Cayton Bay and beach The photograph is taken from near to the bottom of a steep, metalled path ( https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/1776491 ) from the cliff top and car park ( https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/1776414 ) above. In the left foreground can be seen the boulder clay that the local cliff is made from and the cause of so much land slippage in recent years. For more, follow this link to the BBC news web site: http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/england/north_yorkshire/8550186.stm . The red bricked building (upper left) is the Yorkshire Water Cayton land drainage pumping station. For another photograph taken some 150metres nearer the pumping station, click here: https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/1777802 . The bungalows on the cliff top in the distance are built on the site of the former NALGO holiday camp and have been the subject of press interest in recent years because of the previously mentioned land slippage. For more, follow this link to the BBC news web site: http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/uk/8578583.stm . At the end of the bay is Knipe Point (TA 06513 85470), which is sometimes referred to as Osgodby Nab. (The OS map erroneously refers to Osgodby Point) and, beyond that, in the distance can be seen the castle headland at Scarborough (TA 05051 89213).
Photo by Alan Walker (Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 2.0)
Tide on the turn at Cayton Bay just north of Scarborough North Yorkshire...The shot was slowed down to show the milky sea...
Cayton land drainage pumping station outfall The photograph shows the outfall from Yorkshire Water Cayton land drainage pumping station. For a photograph of the pumping station, click here https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/1777802 .
Photo by Alan Walker (Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 2.0)
Lobster Pot, Bridlington by Marston's Inn

Lobster Pot, Bridlington by Marston's Inn

4 out of 5
184 Kingsgate Bridlington England
The price is CA $80 per night from Mar 24 to Mar 25
CA $80
CA $95 total
Mar 24 - Mar 25
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this inn in Bridlington. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our reviews. ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (739 reviews)
Clean comfy room.

Reviewed on Mar 20, 2026

Lobster Pot, Bridlington by Marston's Inn
Britannia Grand Hotel Scarborough

Britannia Grand Hotel Scarborough

3 out of 5
St. Nicholas Cliff Scarborough England
The price is CA $60 per night from Mar 29 to Mar 30
CA $60
CA $71 total
Mar 29 - Mar 30
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this beach hotel in Scarborough. Enjoy free WiFi, 2 restaurants, and a beach locale. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in ...
6.8/10 (1,353 reviews)
Everything good

Reviewed on Mar 23, 2026

Britannia Grand Hotel Scarborough
Crown Spa Hotel Scarborough by Compass Hospitality

Crown Spa Hotel Scarborough by Compass Hospitality

4 out of 5
The Esplanade Scarborough England
The price is CA $113 per night from Apr 1 to Apr 2
CA $113
CA $136 total
Apr 1 - Apr 2
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this beach hotel in Scarborough. Enjoy free WiFi, a full-service spa, and a beach locale. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
8/10 Very Good! (1,003 reviews)
Rather rambling corridors and stairs between numbers on the same floor a little difficult for people of limited mobility

Reviewed on Mar 22, 2026

Crown Spa Hotel Scarborough by Compass Hospitality
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Cayton Pines

Cayton Pines

3 out of 5
Scarborough England
Book a stay at this golf vacation home in Scarborough. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a garden. Popular attractions Scarborough Open Air Theatre and Lebberston ...
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Five Star Stays

Five Star Stays

4 out of 5
10-11 Main Street Seamer Scarborough England
Stay at this cottage in Scarborough. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a 24-hour front desk. Popular attractions Scarborough Open Air Theatre and Scarborough ...
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1 Bed Cabin - Sleeps 2 - Pets - 2 Min To Beach

1 Bed Cabin - Sleeps 2 - Pets - 2 Min To Beach

3 out of 5
38a 3rd Avenue Bridlington England
Stay at this chalet in Bridlington. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a garden. Popular attractions Bridlington South Beach and Bridlington Golf Club are located ...
6/10 (1 review)
Was a little small very tidy and everything to hand x did have strong smell off dogs x but lovley location x

Reviewed on Mar 1, 2026

1 Bed Cabin - Sleeps 2 - Pets - 2 Min To Beach
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Scarborough Open Air Theatre

Scarborough Open Air Theatre

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CA $17
per adult
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CA $185
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