Address: Cayton, Scarborough, YO11 3NR, United Kingdom
Rating: 4.7
based on 150 reviews.
Accessibility
Pros:
"The beach is relatively quiet, even on summer days, making it the perfect place to relax and escape the crowds."
"The path to the beach is steep and uneven in places, I would not recommend for prams or wheelchairs."
"The beach is flat and sandy. On the right day, it would be good for surfing and body boarding."
"The walk down to the beach could be a bit tricky for people who are unsteady on their feet as it is steep and slippery."
"The beach itself looks fantastic."
"The path is slippy my partner said as well."
"There is a good car park close by with a toilet and a little shop."
"There are three entrances to the beach: the main one which is central to the beach."
Cons:
"If you are planning on surfing or windsurfing, be sure to check the weather forecast and tide times before you go."
"There are no lifeguards on duty at Cayton Bay Beach, so be sure to swim with caution."
"At low tide, there are exposed rocks on the beach, providing ample opportunity for young ones to look for aquatic life in the rock pools that forms."
"There is a nice beach cafe and the council services the remarkably clean toilets. Lifeguards mark out appropriate swim and surf areas."
"Always check the tide times before you go, when the tides in there's no beach!"
"However there is plenty of sea fun for the kids too. Dog friendly."
"The beach is subject to quite a large tidal surge so at high tide, the water can extend all the way to the cliffs. Don't get caught out."
"This is an amazing long sandy beach which is in total contrast to those of Scarborough and Filey."
Amenities
Pros:
"Absolutely amazing view!"
"There is also a cafe on the beach The Salty Dog where you can buy refreshments."
"The beach is flat and sandy. On the right day, it would be good for surfing and body boarding."
"There is a nice beach cafe and the council services the remarkably clean toilets. Lifeguards mark out appropriate swim and surf areas."
"The Cleveland Way trail skirts around the cliff-tops surrounding the beach and provides a great view of Scarborough in the distance."
"The weather was not really up to a walk today but we took our chances to have a walk on a beach. The beach has a private car park (£3 a day charge) with 5 minutes walk to the beach."
"The beach is flat and sandy."
"There is also a cafe on the beach The Salty Dog where you can buy refreshments the young lady running the cafe is very pleasant and polite, there are free public toilets close to the cafe."
Cons:
"The beach is subject to quite a large tidal surge so at high tide, the water can extend all the way to the cliffs. Don't get caught out."
"If you are planning on surfing or windsurfing, be sure to check the weather forecast and tide times before you go."
"There are no lifeguards on duty at Cayton Bay Beach, so be sure to swim with caution."
"Always check the tide times before you go, when the tides in there's no beach!"
"At low tide, there are exposed rocks on the beach, providing ample opportunity for young ones to look for aquatic life in the rock pools that forms."
"There is a nice beach cafe and the council services the remarkably clean toilets. Lifeguards mark out appropriate swim and surf areas."
"However there is plenty of sea fun for the kids too. Dog friendly."
"This is an amazing long sandy beach which is in total contrast to those of Scarborough and Filey."
Dog-Friendliness
Pros:
"This is a great dog friendly beach."
"Fabulous dog friendly beach, loads of paddle boarders."
"Note that the beach is also dog-friendly and many dogs are on and off leash."
"This quiet beach was recommended to us by a friend! It was certainly peaceful and a hidden gem!! My dog loved it and had a great time digging in the sand!"
"Great place to bring your dogs, lovely long beach for a nice walk."
"We went and stayed for a couple of hours, even saw rescue helicopter flying over us to help someone close by."
"A really enjoyable visit, plenty of room for my dog to enjoy himself,running up and down the beach."
"Great beach in it's own bay. Between Scarborough and Filey. Not busy or commercialized."
Cons:
"The beach itself looks fantastic. Unfortunately I was unable to access it due to low mobility."
"There is an extremely steep path you need to walk down to get to the beach."
"There were loads of people on the beach with dogs."
"Great place to bring your dogs, lovely long beach for a nice walk. Dog was entertained and loved it all the way along."
"Can be a bit littered with washed up all sorts at the hight tide so best to keep an eye on dogs to stop them picking up anything."
"A really enjoyable visit, plenty of room for my dog to enjoy himself,running up and down the beach."
"But I should add that my visit was November 29th,a very different experience to earlier in the year when I last visited."
"Dogs welcome and allowed on the beach. Toilets and female changing area on the park."