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The North Landing

North Landing as is the wider Flamborough of great importance for its geology, flora, marine and bird communities.

The area is designated a Site of Special Scientific Interest [SSSI] for its geological, botanical and ornithological interest. In response to the uniqueness of Flamborough headland marine environment, it was identified by English Nature as a Sensitive Marine Area {SMA}, one of only 27 in the British Isles.

In 1979, the headland, together with 20km of cliffs between Speeton and Sewerby, was defined as Heritage Coast in recognition of the exceptional scenery and views, which is one of the principal attractions of the area.

History of the fishing industry was recorded as long ago as the 13th century, when as many as eighty cobles sailed regularly from North Landing. Unfortunately, due to vast changes in the fishing industry, the number of cobles using North Landing has almost disappeared.

The Lifeboat House was brick built in 1871 for the RNLI to establish a lifeboat station following The Great Storm of 1871 when 20 ships were driven ashore with the loss of 70 lives, it is still in sound condition and is currently used by the few remaining fishermen. North Landing is a small cove, a very attractive natural harbour which is still used for launching the traditional wooden cobles. These days mainly to take people on sightseeing and fishing trips. The high chalk cliffs of the coastline display a spectacular array of caves, coves, stacks and arches produced by marine corrosion along the many faults and joints in the chalk.
Steep rugged cliffs that rise over 70m bound the inlet. A small stream, which flows north against the general southerly trend of drainage on the headland, forms Holmes Gut, a steep sided valley that cuts the cliff top on the north side of the cove.

The Yorkshire Wildlife Trust has recently secured a stretch of the cliffs and adjoining fields around the North Bay as its latest nature reserve in East Yorkshire. The Trust's primary aim will be to improve species diversity, especially the flora and ground-nesting birds such as the skylark, a species in serious national decline.

North Landing! is very popular for many recreational activities, :- bathing, diving, canoeing, angling, walking, bird watching and boat trips. There are adequate facilities available on the cliff top, a large 'pay and display' privately owned car park, public house, cafe and shop open during the summer season.

Script and information by:
May Sexton.

This website has been set up by Flamborough Community Environmental Action Group with funding through:

English Nature and The Shell Better Britain Campaign.