Filey Beach
Filey Beach spans around 3 miles of coastline, with plenty of space to exercise the dog or for the children to play. In the Summer months, you shouldn’t find it hard to grab a spot to sunbathe.
About Filey Beach
Filey Beach is located in the next main town South of Scarborough. It’s a much quieter option than the bustling North Bay and South Bay in Scarborough but still with plenty going on to keep everyone entertained.
Nestled comfortably between Scarborough and Filey, Cayton Bay beach generally gets less visitors due to the lack of shops and restaurants, making it less suitable for families. In the Summer months, when you visit Cayton Bay beach, it can often feel like you are in tropical climates due to the vegetation surrounding the beach.
You can take a walk through the woodland which eventually brings you out in Cayton Bay village where there are shops and several holiday villages. If you’re looking to stay in Cayton Bay, you can stay in either Cayton Bay Holiday Park or Cayton Village Caravan Park.
Are dogs allowed on Filey Beach?
Dogs are permitted on Filey beach, but not between The Bay and Coble Landing (the populated area of the beach). This restriction is only in place between 1st May – 30th September.
Getting to Filey Beach
Address: Royal Parade, Filey, YO14 9JY
Filey Beach is located within a 10 minute walk of Filey town centre, so it’s accessible for all. There’s multiple ways to get to Filey Beach, with the town accessible from the likes of Scarborough and Bridlington.
On foot
If you want to visit Filey on foot, you can walk from the town centre which should take around 10 minutes, or if you’re feeling more adventurous, you can follow the Cleveland Way trail from Scarborough, which is around 8 miles. There is a regular bus service so you can return to Scarborough without having to make the return trip on foot.
By car
You can access Filey Beach easily by car, with plenty of parking (pay and display) available close to the beach. The following car parks are within walking distance of Filey Beach: Station Avenue Car Park, Coble Landing Car Park, Country Park Car Park and West Avenue Car Park.
By bus
You can visit Filey on the East Yorkshire bus service which runs between Scarborough and Bridlington daily. There’s multiple stops on the way including Reighton, Primrose Valley, Eastfield, Osgodby and Cayton so you can combine your visit to Filey Beach with a trip from one of Yorkshire’s other beaches.
By Train
Filey train station is located in the town centre, which is around a 10 minute walk from Filey Beach. You can visit Filey by direct train from Scarborough, Hull and Bridlington.
Filey Beach Location
Facilities
There’s plenty of amenities in and around Filey Beach, so you’ll always be close to the local shops and facilities.
Toilets
The nearest toilets to Filey Beach are located just by the Victorian Drinking Fountain just off The Beach Road. There’s another set of public toilets located just by Coble Landing where Filey lifeboat station is.
Washing Facilities
Although there are no public showers, you can make use of the toilet facilities to wash off the sand.
Cafés
There’s a wide range of cafes and restaurants located close to Filey Beach, including a Fish & Chip restaurant by the Coble Landing.
Shops
There’s plenty of shops in Filey town centre including convenience stores and gift shops. There’s also a gift shop located at Coble Landing.
Nearby Beaches
Cayton Bay Beach
A peaceful, sweeping bay on the Yorkshire coast — perfect for surfers, walkers, and anyone seeking a quieter seaside escape.
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Scarborough South Bay
Scarborough’s South Bay is generally the busier beach, especially in the Summer months when the weather is hot and the days are longer.
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Scarborough North Bay
North Bay is most popular with surfers and those who like to be out in the water as the tide is generally much better for these kinds of activities.
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