What is recorded here
Cayton Bay in North Yorkshire features Jurassic limestone and shale cliffs, approximately 160 million years old, formed from ancient marine sediments. The area is notable for its well-exposed coastal geology and historical significance in the study of British Jurassic strata.
This does not grant access. Check current paths, opening conditions and ownership before entering.
Places near here
Cayton SandsBeach / strand · 194 yd
Killerby CliffCliff · 526 yd
Knipe PointHeadland · 1018 yd
Cypher, George VI postbox on Osgodby Lane, OsgodbyOld post box · 1731 yd
Detail, George VI postbox on Osgodby Lane, OsgodbyOld post box · 1731 yd
The Scarborough Fair Collection & Vintage Transport MuseumMuseum · 1.1 mi
Small waterfall beside the Cleveland WayWaterfall · 1.2 mi
Stained Glass CentreHeritage attraction · 1.4 mi
Monument to commemorate the completion of new sea defences in June 1993Monument or public art · 1.9 mi
Holbeck HillViewpoint · 2.0 mi
Obelisk on Oliver's MountMonument or public art · 2.3 mi
Oliver's MountViewpoint · 2.4 miOther information
Photo: Chris Charlesworth · CC BY-SA 2.0