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Dane's Dyke Flamborough Walk

1.2 miles (2 km)

Ordnance Survey Map Open Streetmap These delightful little woods near Flamborough are perfect for a peaceful afternoon's stroll. The woods are located right next to the coast, just east of Sewerby Hall. In February you will find snowdrops covering the area, while in spring carpets of bluebells appear.
The area is also a nature reserve so look out for wildlife including deer, squirrels and a variety of woodland birds.
You can start your walk from the car park just off the Flamborough Road. From here you can pick up the nice woodland footpaths which will take you around the site, including a visit to the lovely beach. There's nice coastal views towards Bridlington from the cliff tops.
The woods are located very close to Flamborough Head which is a great place for extending your walk. The splendid area includes towering white chalk cliffs, coves, caves, pretty bays and the oldest surviving lighthouse in Britain.
Just up from Flamborough Head is the splendid Bempton Cliffs. The area is a RSPB Nature Reserve and considered the best place in England to watch seabirds.

Postcode

YO15 1DW - Please note: Postcode may be approximate for some rural locations

Dane's Dyke OS Map Ordnance survey map - Mobile GPS OS Map with Location tracking

Dane's Dyke Open Street Map Open Streetmap - Mobile GPS Map with Location tracking

Pubs/Cafes

There is a nice on site cafe situated in the car park. If you fancy a pub lunch then The Ship Inn is located just to the west in Sewerby. The pub is well known for award winning cask ales, craft beers and the 'Beer and Music Festivals' held on the Easter and August Bank Holidays. They serve good food and have a fine beer garden with excellent views. You can find them at postcode YO15 1EW.

Dog Walking

The woodland trails are ideal for a dog walk. You will probably meet other owners on a fine day. The Ship Inn mentioned above is also dog friendly.

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Photos

Dane's Dyke from the beach - geograph.org.uk - 506337

Dane's Dyke from the beach

The seaward end of Dane's Dyke - geograph.org.uk - 1358781

This photo shows the entrance to the seaward end of Dane's Dyke which forms part of an interglacial meltwater channel partly filled with drift which was re-excavated during the Bronze Age.

Entering Dane's Dyke from the seaward side - geograph.org.uk - 1358801

Entering Dane's Dyke from the seaward side

Where Dane's Dyke meets the North Sea - geograph.org.uk - 8723

Where Dane's Dyke meets the North Sea

Woodland Steps at Danes' Dyke - geograph.org.uk - 2628305

Woodland Steps and dappled light in autumn

Dry stream bed, Dyke Wood - geograph.org.uk - 1914708

Dry stream bed and trees in summer.

Wooden Carving, Dyke Wood - geograph.org.uk - 1914717

Wooden Carving

Track onto beach, Dykes End - geograph.org.uk - 4051281

Track onto beach, Dykes End

Video

GPS Files

GPX File

Dane's Dyke.gpx (On Desktop:Right Click>Save As. On Ipad/Iphone:Click and hold>Download Linked File)

Memory Map Route

Dane's Dyke.mmo (On Desktop:Right Click>Save As. On Ipad/Iphone:Click and hold >Download Linked File)