Carr Naze

Standing on this dramatic clifftop promontory near Filey, you get spectacular views across Filey Bay and the North Sea that stretch for miles on a clear day. Carr Naze juts out into the water like a giant's finger, with waves crashing against the rocky base far below and seabirds wheeling overhead.

The walk out to the viewpoint takes about twenty minutes from the nearest car park, following a well-worn path across grassy clifftops. It's proper Yorkshire coast at its finest - wild, windswept, and utterly compelling. Families will find it manageable, though keep little ones well back from the cliff edge as there's no barrier.

Geology enthusiasts get a bonus here. The cliffs reveal fascinating rock formations and fossil deposits that tell the story of this coastline's ancient past. Even if rocks aren't your thing, the sheer drama of the landscape makes the short walk worthwhile.

Timing matters - early morning or late afternoon light transforms the seascape into something truly memorable. The spot works brilliantly as part of a Filey Bay exploration, being easily accessible from several holiday parks including Haven Blue Dolphin and Haven Primrose Valley. After a morning scrambling about on the cliffs, the beaches below beckon for a proper seaside afternoon.