Flamborough Lighthouse – New Fall walk

Easy Difficulty Walk of 2 miles Distance

Breathe in sea air and admire coastal scenery as you walk along cliff tops and field headlands.

Details for Flamborough Lighthouse – New Fall walk

Reference: E6
Circular walk: Circular
Difficulty: Easy
Walk type: Coast and Beach Walks, Easy Walks
Ordnance Survey Explorer Map: 301
Car Parking Facility: Lighthouse
Refreshments: Cafe near lighthouse
Public Conveniences: Flamborough, North Landing

Further information

Features of interest

The octagonal chalk tower (‘old’ Flamborough Lighthouse) is patched in places with red brick. Built by Sir John Clayton in 1673, it is believed to be the oldest building of its type in England. Sir John had a Royal Charter to build five lighthouses along the east coast and only when all five had been built were dues from passing ships to be collected to pay for them. As all five were not built, he could not collect any money and the light on top of the tower was never lit. Some old books say that coal fires were lit to give the warning. At one time, George Mainprize was in charge of the light and had to keep an oak-wood fire burning in the cresset at the top, the wood being stored at the base and the fire stoked every three hours. He also had to count the ships that passed the headland.

Accessibility

Flamborough Lighthouse – New Fall Walk:– contains some gentle slopes.- contains steps but no other barriers.- crosses at least one road.- contains some uneven surfaces.