Danes Dyke, Flamborough

BeachEast Riding of Yorkshire Council🐾 Dog rule not verified

A Yorkshire coast bathing water at Danes Dyke, Flamborough, with the latest published annual classification recorded below.

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Beach & safety

Water quality: Excellent

Lifeguard: Seasonal patrols may operate at major resorts; confirm current RNLI or council coverage.

Hazards: Cold water, rip currents, groynes, fast-changing tides and rough North Sea conditions.

Amenities: car-park

Dogs

No site-specific rule was verified. Check current signage and the relevant authority.

No verified source. Check current signage and the relevant authority.

Family

A more rural beach with limited facilities and no verified lifeguard service.

Fishing

Chalk scars, kelp and mixed ground support wrasse, pollack, bass, codling, whiting, pouting and summer mackerel. Low-water reconnaissance is important.

Species reported: Ballan wrasse, Pollack, Bass, Codling, Whiting, Pouting, Mackerel

Crabbing

rock pooling only

Access & parking

Use established signed beach access from the named settlement or visitor car park; check tide and erosion notices.

Researched 2026-07-24 — sources & disclaimer

https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/bathing-waters-in-england-compliance-reports/bathing-water-classifications-2025

https://www.eastridingcoastandcountryside.co.uk/url-directory/find/?entry=danes_dyke_beach

https://www.eastriding.gov.uk/leisure/countryside-and-walks/places-to-visit/local-nature-reserves/

https://wheresthefish.uk/yorkshire-and-the-humber

Rules and conditions change, so always check current signage and tides before you go. We do our best to keep this accurate but can't promise it's error-free.