Beaches in Withernsea, Yorkshire
The beach guide has 9 beaches listed in and around the town of Withernsea. We have arranged these beaches in order of closest to the town first (distance in brackets).
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Withernsea Beach (0.3 miles)
The main beach at Withernsea is part of a strip of sand and shingle that runs for miles in both directions. An attractively redeveloped promenade features numerous cafes, fish and chip shops and pubs.
Sailing and windsurfing are both popular activities and there is a life boat rescue service stationed at Withernsea. In addition the beach…
Tunstall Beach (2.9 miles)
This rural, sandy beach, at the southern end of Bridlington Bay, is composed of pebbles and shingle backed by low, clay cliffs. Behind the beach there is agricultural land and a holiday village. At low tide an area of wet sand is exposed and sometimes it is possible for those who know what to look…
Humberston Fitties Beach (13.9 miles)
Humberston Fitties is a wide sandy beach at the mouth of the Humber Estuary. From here there are great views of the ships and boats leaving port. ww2 forts, The beach here is backed by sand dunes known as the Humberston Fitties. This area doubles as a conservation area and collection of around 300 vintage…
Spurn Head Beach (10.9 miles)
A three mile stretch of sand and shingle beach that runs along a narrow spit of land at the mouth of the Humber Estuary. There are beaches either side of the spit so its easy to find a spot out of the wind. Care should be taken swimming anywhere near the point as tidal currents…
Cleethorpes Beach (12 miles)
Traditional seaside resort Cleethorpes has close ties to nearby Grimsby. The beaches are close to a host of activities and amenities, including donkey rides, a boating lake, a paddling pool, and award-winning gardens located on the promenade. The beach is sandy and stretches for miles; there is a lifeguard service in season. Cleethorpes is a…
Mappleton Beach (12.7 miles)
The wide sandy beach located in front of the East Riding village of Mappleton is ideal for dog walking. This section of North Sea coastline is known as Holderness and is situated around 3 miles (5 km) south of the seaside resort of Hornsea. Whilst you won't find any of the traditional at seaside attractions…
Hornsea South Beach (14.8 miles)
Hornsea South is a sand and shingle beach located next to the small seaside resort of Hornsea on Yorkshire's East Riding coast. It is a popular beach for many different water sports and also for walkers with the Transpennine Trail finishing here. This part of the coastline is subject to coastal erosion and a number…
Hornsea South Beach (14.8 miles)
Hornsea South is a sand and shingle beach located next to the small seaside resort of Hornsea on Yorkshire's East Riding coast. It is a popular beach for many different water sports and also for walkers with the Transpennine Trail finishing here. This part of the coastline is subject to coastal erosion and a number…
Hornsea Beach (15.2 miles)
This beach in the East Riding of Yorkshire is mainly shingle and fine golden sand, and offers a classic traditional seaside experience. Flamborough Headland is visible to the north, while to the south the Holderness coast can be seen. The beach is either the start or the end of the Trans Pennine Trail, aimed at…
Withernsea beaches map
Map featuring Withernsea beaches. Click on pins to view beach details
