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copyright | | Bridlington
is one of the east coast's great seaside resorts, famous for its fish and chips
and beach holidays. But it is also the gateway to one of the best seabird
experiences anywhere in the UK - Bempton Cliffs. Enjoy a trip to 'seabird
city'. | |  | Why not get out to our rocky coastlines which are rich
in sea birds and wild flowers? | |  | - Why not take a few tips from the Nature's Calendar
team? Try your hand at bird watching and plant identification.
| | | Bempton
- Visitor Guide | | Address: | Bempton
Cliffs, near Bridllington, Yorkshire. | | Postcode
| YO15 3 | | Telephone: | RSPB
- 01262 851179
Tourist info - 01262 673474 | | e-mail | RSPB | | Ordnance
survey: | OS grid reference: TA197738 | | Reserve
map: | | | Key
attractions: | Bird watching - over
200,000 sea birds breed on the reserve April-August. Ìý Five safe viewpoints
overlook colonies of birds including Puffins (April-July), Guillemots, Razorbills,
Gannets, Kittiwakes and Fulmars between March and mid-August. Ìý Nature
trail at cliff top.
The RSPB Yorkshire Belle takes about an hour to sail
north to get to the cliffs. The full trip takes around three hours. | | Essential
kit: | Binoculars and protective
hat. Be prepared for the noise and the smell of the birds. Bird identification
book - RSPB book shop on site. Ìý There are refreshments on site on
the cliff tops. | | Best
times for nature watching: | Between
March and mid-August. | | Access: | Two
viewpoints at top of the cliffs - crushed limestone surface. Slightly restricted
view in some places due to safety barriers. Ìý Grandstand view: 200
m from visitor centre and car park - accessible by wheelchairs and pushchairs
with care.
Ìý Adapted
disabled toilet. | | Getting
there: | Four miles north of Bridlington.
Cliff road from Bempton and follow the B1229 from Flamborough to Filey.
Bempton
station is 1.5 miles away. Ìý Bus service from Bridlington to Bempton.
The nearest stop is in Bempton village - take the road northwards up the lane
to the reserve. Walking time - 15 minutes. Ìý Car parking on site. | | Opening
times: | The reserve is open year
round. Visitor centre open 10am-5pm March-October plus 9.30am-4pm on winter weekends.
Closed Christmas week. Ìý Book RSPB boat trip in advance. | | Charges: | Charge
for RSPB boat trip. |
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