WALKING AND BIRD-WATCHING HOLIDAY ON EAST COAST OF YORKSHIRE

WALKING AND BIRD-WATCHING HOLIDAY ON EAST COAST OF YORKSHIRE

For the last 2 years we have had a ball holidaying on the east coast of Yorkshire about 4 miles from Bridlington.Based in a static caravan near the cliffs has given us a perfect base to pursue a wide range of activities from golfing,fishing,bird-watching and walking as well as just lazing about sunbathing and reading.The caravan site is an ideal base as it is walking distance from the cliffs,small beaches,local shops and entertainment facilities. A short car ride or local bus from the caravan site leads you to the fabulous resort of Bridlington with its superb beach and shopping centre.Although there are other large caravan parks along this coast you are far enough away from them to feel isolated and unique.

For the bird -watcher, rambler or casual walker there are numerous opportunities nearby. On the caravan site in Flamborough pied wagtails,magpies and goldfinches are quite numerous and the lake on the nature reserve on site usually has moorhen, coot, swallows ,ducks etc. A short walk to the cliffs and you will see, depending on the season puffins, guillemots, razor bills,kittywakes, herring gulls, fulmars, sky larks, reed buntings and many others.To the left the cliff path leads you about 1.5 miles down to Bempton cliffs which is world famous for the huge gannet colony. See these birds with their immaculate white plummage and yellow heads massed on the rocks and in season all the young at different stages of fledging.Boat trips leave the beach on the North Landing to show visitors the bird colonies from the sea. Walking on the cliffs to the right leads you all the way to Bridlington passing on the way the North and South Landings, the lighthouse, Danes Dyke, and Sewerby and numerous sea birds on the way.Sewerby Hall and Gardens with zoo is a popular days visit and shouldn,t be missed.In addition to the birds, you may also see on your coastal walk, various types of butterfly including painted lady's, small tortoiseshell, meadow browns,red admirals, large and small whites; and 7spot burnet moths, orchids and sea thrift growing on the coastal fringe.

If this appeals to you and you want more information about the site and its facilities you can visit the link at the end of this article. You can even hire a static caravan through this site and experience the pleasures yourself. The British weather of course cannot be guaranteed but if you like this kind of lifestyle you can be guaranteed a great time with plenty to do through the day and evening.
Be warned though you may like it that much you might be tempted to return regularly and even buy your own caravan like we did. Don't worry though there is no one trying to sell you anything
If your fed up with the hassle of foreign holidays,ie long drives to and from airports,long waits for flights i recommend you give this a go.
This area is a fabulous place for a holiday and the locals are very friendly and welcoming.Treat yourself to a great British holiday.
PS when you catch the lingering smell of bacon and eggs drifting around the neighbours caravans you cant resist joining in.Get up early and enjoy the day.
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