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Reighton Sands North Yorkshire Map

Traditional county: North Yorkshire · Region: Yorkshire and the Humber

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Place	Reighton Sands
Traditional County	North Yorkshire
Region	Yorkshire and the Humber
Country	England, United Kingdom

Latitude	54.169441
Longitude	-0.256632
Place Type	Other Settlement

About Reighton Sands

Reighton Sands commands a rugged stretch of the North Yorkshire coastline where the land yields abruptly to the North Sea. It lies 3.1 miles south-south-east of Filey (from Filey: bearing 153°T, OS grid TA 139 762), and is situated south-east of Hunmanby Gap village. High cliffs of glacial till provide a stark, shifting boundary, constantly eroded by the salt-laden winds that scour the horizon. Below these precipitous heights, the expanse of Reighton Sands beach stretches out in a pale, glistening ribbon, offering a solitary space where the tide rhythmically reclaims the shore. To the east, the quiet incision of The Gill valley offers a sheltered refuge from the coastal gales, its verdant floor contrasting sharply with the exposed maritime terrain above. Ancient earthworks, including the round barrow located south-east of Moor Farm, anchor the landscape to a deeper, pre-industrial past that predates the modern dwellings. The light here possesses a singular clarity, sharpening the edges of the fields and illuminating the persistent, industrious character of a coast defined by its elemental exposure. Such a place demands a quiet respect, as the sea continues its patient work of altering the very contours of the cliffs that define Reighton Sands.

Nearby Outdoor Places

Reighton Sands (Beach) — 0.2 mi, 031° NNE
The Gill (Valley) — 0.3 mi, 116° ESE
Reighton Gill (River) — 0.5 mi, 325° NW
West Nab (Wetland) — 0.8 mi, 329° NNW
Round Barrow Se Of Moor Farm (Scheduled Monument) — 0.8 mi, 296° WNW
Round Barrow E Of Reighton House (Scheduled Monument) — 0.8 mi, 204° SSW
Beacon Hill (Hill / Mountain) — 0.9 mi, 165° SSE
Bonfire Hill (Hill / Mountain) — 1.0 mi, 149° SSE
Speeton Sands (Beach) — 1.2 mi, 115° ESE
Shepherd and Flock (Public Artwork) — 1.2 mi, 206° SSW
Caterpillar Coaster (Attraction) — 1.7 mi, 307° NW
Long Whins Gill (River) — 1.9 mi, 322° NW
Mile Haven (Wetland) — 2.0 mi, 330° NNW
Site Of Deserted Village Of Bartindale (Scheduled Monument) — 2.6 mi, 223° SW · 7 ha
Bayley Gardens (Park) — 2.7 mi, 287° WNW
Glen Gardens (Park) — 2.7 mi, 334° NNW
The Evron Centre Theatre (Theatre) — 3.0 mi, 336° NNW
Memorial Gardens Aviary (Zoo / Wildlife Park) — 3.1 mi, 336° NNW
Hoddy Cows Spring Sssi (Site of Special Scientific Interest) — 3.2 mi, 121° ESE · 2 ha
The Mere (Lake / Reservoir) — 3.2 mi, 189° S
Filey Museum (Museum) — 3.2 mi, 336° NNW
Town End Pond (Lake / Reservoir) — 3.3 mi, 307° NW
Carr Naze (Viewpoint) — 3.3 mi, 352° N
Filey Sailing Club (Attraction) — 3.3 mi, 343° NNW
Filey Brigg Sssi (Site of Special Scientific Interest) — 3.4 mi, 353° N · 28 ha
Emperor's Bath (Lake / Reservoir) — 3.4 mi, 351° N
Jubilee Corner (Viewpoint) — 3.4 mi, 111° ESE
Filey Zoo (Zoo / Wildlife Park) — 3.9 mi, 327° NNW
Woldgate Trekking Centre (Attraction) — 5.6 mi, 177° S
Bayle Museum (Museum) — 5.7 mi, 158° SSE

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