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In the village of Flamborough itself you’ll see a canada goose jacket uk sign directing you to turn left onto the B1255 otherwise known as North Marine Road, a straight road that takes you right up to Bay, a small sandy bay that is only accessible by walking down a very steep path. I can tell you now that it matters not whether you’re going up or down, each way is tricky, hard work and potentially hazardous.

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cheap Canada Goose For those who are interested in other things than watching birds, then the undoubted highlight of is the small beach situated at the foot of a steep path leading from the car park. Here, you can simply stare out to sea, play in the sand, or, when the tide is out explore the rock pools and small caves that dot the bay. There is even the option of taking a cruise around to nearby Thornwick Bay for a small charge that allow you to see the famed smugglers caves, normally hidden from view. If you have a dog, then a trip to Beach is ideal for enabling your canine friend to experience the sea. cheap Canada Goose

The LighthousesAfter checking out the, you may want to check out the lighthouse. In order to do that, drive back up North Marine Road back into Flamborough village then turn left onto Lighthouse Road, which will take you straight to your next destination. Flamborough Head actually has two complete lighthouses. The first is a still standing chalk tower first completed in 1669 and is now a Grade II listed building. The present lighthouse was completed in 1806 canada goose outlet uk sale and acts as a vital marker for vessels passing between Scarborough and Bridlington. It was manned by lighthouse keeper traditionally, but has operated electronically since canada goose outlet black friday sale 1975, canada goose outlet store quebec although the last lighthouse keeper did not leave until 1996. Admittedly I haven’t spent as much time at the lighthouse as other areas of Flamborough Head, but on the few occasions I have ventured there, the one thing that caught my eye above everything else, was a toposcope situated near the present lighthouse. It was erected in 1959 to commemorate a near forgotten battle of the American Revolutionary War the Battle of Flamborough Head.

Back in 1779, the seas off of Flamborough Head played host to one of the greatest moments in the career of famed Scottish/American naval captain John Paul Jones. Jones, who was captain of the USS Bonhomme Richard, along with the USS Alliance, was able to not only goose outlet canada engage but defeat and capture a Royal naval ship, HMS Serapis and a merchant ship HM Countess of Scarborough.

The final part of the peninsula for you to explore is. From the lighthouse, go back up Lighthouse Road, once again heading back to Flamborough Village, only this time turn left down South Sea Road, following the signs for and YWT (Yorkshire Wildlife Trust) Living Sea Centre. Follow the road for about a mile canada goose outlet trillium parka black or so before coming to the center and park in the car park which will be on your left. You cannot in actual fact drive any further than the center as the road narrows into a single track which ultimately leads to Beach.

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Alternatively if you only intend to visit briefly then I recommend walking from the car park along the Sculpture Trail, which will take you through beautiful woodland, across a small stream, through farmland and onto the Cliffs, which offer spectacular views canada goose outlet 2015 of the North Sea and anything that should happen to fly by. If you look to your right, you’ll be able to see the town of Bridlington and the numerous wind farms that lie a little further along the coast. If you fancy a gentler walk though, canada goose outlet in usa then simply walk out of the car park, back onto South Sea Road down towards the beach. Its only a fairly small beach, and of course you have to be mindful of the tide, but it is a wildlife lovers paradise. The shoreline is a haven for waders such as redshank and dunlin and also gulls such as black headed and herring gulls. Although if you look closely, you may spot something rarer such as a Mediterranean or yellow legged gull. Source

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Danes DykeDriving back down the B1255 going through Flamborough Village you will come across signs for Danes Dyke. Admittedly I’ve yet to explore the Dyke myself in any great detail, but am hoping to rectify that in the near future.

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On first glance, you may think that Dyke has Viking origins on account of its name, but its history actually stretches back into the deep mists of time, before recorded history. The famed archaeologist Pitt Rivers excavated the site in 1879 and found a series of ancient arrowheads. These have since been dated to the Bronze Age, making them at least 3000 years old.

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canada goose deals So that’s Flamborough Head, hopefully I’ve inspired you some of you to pay it a visit one day. If any of you do pay it a visit, or Bempton Cliffs or anywhere else on the East Yorkshire coast then feel free to comment below or drop me an Email. canada goose deals

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