Fraisthorpe, near Bridlington

Ben | Feb 17, 2010 | Comments 0

Fraisthorpe is a sandy beach backed by low clay cliffs, and forms a part of the miles of sweeping sands of Bridlington bay on the North Yorkshire Coast. The beach has historic interest in the form of some WWII defenses, including a pillbox.

Fraisthorpe has in the past been used as a naturists beach, due to its remote location, the current council are trying to disuade naturists from usinng the beach, but naturism is not illegal and there is a small chance that you may encounter naturists if you visit the beach.

There is a small charge of £2 for the car park, which is open till 9:30pm. There are signs up that discourage nudism and barbeques, though that is something that we wouldn't recommend combining anyway. If you head to the right along the beach there is usually plenty of space, even on the hottest summer weekends, and it still feels like you have the beach to yourself.

All along the clay cliffs duing the spring and early summer months, sand martins can be seen nesting and feeding their young.