Bridlington, Scarborough, Whitby - experiences and tips

[dylanwinter]

anyone got any advice for me about my next three ports of call?

I have looked at the RNYC pilot, visit my harbour and the charts

but any suggestions about which ones are worth lingering in

I will be taking my bike with me

Dylan

 

[CoVianna]

Whitby is by far the best. Lots to do and see. Treat yourself to The Magpie fish and chips!

Scarborough and Whitby are OK in a "Kiss-me-Quick" kind of way.

I had family at Bridlington and know it like the back of my hand. A bike trip to Sewerby or Dane's Dyke perhaps?

Scarborough was never a family spot. My almost Father-in-Law (long story) once had an engine failure going to Scarborough and he had to sail in. Harbour staff seemed helpful.

 

[dylanwinter]

Whitby is by far the best. Lots to do and see. Treat yourself to The Magpie fish and chips!

Scarborough and Whitby are OK in a "Kiss-me-Quick" kind of way.

I had family at Bridlington and know it like the back of my hand. A bike trip to Sewerby or Dane's Dyke perhaps?

Scarborough was never a family spot. My almost Father-in-Law (long story) once had an engine failure going to Scarborough and he had to sail in. Harbour staff seemed helpful.

I shall make sure that Whitby gets three nights and two days at least

 

[fergie_mac66]

walk along cliffs and down cliffs both high and low W at Flamboro near lighthouse if you can get from Brid

 

[Huttoft]

In order of :-
Ease of entry. Scarborough, Bridlington then Whitby.
Friendlyness of Harbour Staff. Bridlington, Scarborough then Whitby.
Cost of berthing stay. Bridlington is noticably cheaper. Scarborough and Whitby aren't cheap and cost the same. They are run by the same authority.
Costs ashore. Bridlington, Scarborough then Whitby.
Facilities. Whitby, Scarborough then Bridlington.
"Upmarketness" of resort. Whitby, Scarborough then Bridlington.
All three have much to do with holiday makers and rely on their trade. There are also local fishing operations at all three, the most you are likely to notice or come in contact with will be Bridlington, Scarborough then Whitby.
Locally caught fresh live shellfish, that is, crab and lobster are willingly sold and easily accessed at a cheap price from the quay at Bridlington slightly less so at Scarborough.
Good luck.

 

[BruceDanforth]

I've anchored off Bridlington and it was OK. I've not been in to Whitby yet but you need to negotiate a bridge to get to the marina. You can get a pontoon berth at Scarborough or anchor outside (I anchored because I am tight) There is a good outdoor cafe there where the bikers go.

Runswick Bay looks to be a nice place to anchor. There is a pub. Staithes looks to be a nice little harbour as long as there is no onshore weather. There is a microbrewery. These were both on my agenda for this year but then my I broke my hand and ended up with my finger in external fixation

 

[forelle541]

Just had a spell up that way fixing the lighthouses so Flamborough has a nice bright top to the dome and Whitby positively gleams with new paintwork. Whitby is far to busy in summer and the yachts are queuing up to use the waiting pontoon and you need a mortgage to buy chips in the Magpie, the White horse is worth a look. Bridlington is the poor cousin of that coast but the harbour has some interesting boats, new marina is on the plans. Scarborough is good harbour and the entrance looks good, the marine battles on Peashome park lake raise a smile on Thursday afternoons.

 

[SimonFa]

I've anchored off Bridlington and it was OK. I've not been in to Whitby yet but you need to negotiate a bridge to get to the marina. You can get a pontoon berth at Scarborough or anchor outside (I anchored because I am tight) There is a good outdoor cafe there where the bikers go.

Runswick Bay looks to be a nice place to anchor. There is a pub. Staithes looks to be a nice little harbour as long as there is no onshore weather. There is a microbrewery. These were both on my agenda for this year but then my I broke my hand and ended up with my finger in external fixation

I was in Staithes earlier in the year but on a land holiday. If memory serves the harbour dries out for quite a long period.

 

[fergie_mac66]

Used to anchor off Filey Brigg and tack the dog a walk on the beach

 

[Lakesailor]

my finger in external fixation

is that like eternal damnation?

 

[interloper]

The high point of a family trip to the UK many years ago was a visit with my mom's aunt and cousins that included lunch in Whitby and a ride on the North Yorkshire Moors Railway.

 

[Applescruffs]

my finger in external fixation

is that like eternal damnation?

sort of....but I think it's legal now..

errrr...

 

[2nd_apprentice]

Bridlington only has a short visitor pontoon, two or three boats. Other than that there's the harbour wall. Facilities are ok but nothing to write home about, used by the local fishermen. You can however go to the yacht club, it's just over the street. Very welcoming, just give them a ring. Visit my harbour should have all the information you need. Easily timed from Spurn Point if you have to wait for the tide.
Scarborough is charming but more expensive and the facilities aren't that great.

 

[BruceDanforth]

It certainly went on a bit

is that like eternal damnation?

 

[ean_p]

As mentioned above, Brid' is interesting only for it's traditional harbour and the boats and fishing that are there. Using the Royal Yorkshire Yacht Club's facilities is both good as the bar is excellent, and necessary as i don't think there are any other facilities in the harbour for visitors!
We've always gone along side the wall just passed the crane on the southside/ fishing quay and the club is just across the road at the end with a big bay window!
Past Brid is Flamboro' Hd which for yourself will probably be the highlight of this stretch of coast. On the head are great cave systems and wildlife colonies, with the wildlife maxing out on Bempton Cliffs just to the north of the head.
Caution is needed close in around the head as it has its own tidal systems that bear no relation to those in open water a mile or so off.
(I used to have a detailed description of these and will look and see if I still have a copy for you to hand.)
If conditions are right(and the whole coast is always at the mercy of the conditions) a potter around Selwick Bay (pronounced Si Lex), North Landing and Thornwick bay can be very enjoyable as can a stop under Bempton Cliffs to take in the ambiance and wildlife there.
Moving north again a stop tucked up in Filey bay next to the start of the Brigg is nice with maybe a walk on the Brigg, it has a Roman harbour in it, 2/3 of the way out to the end, but needs a mask and snorkel to see the remains of the outline!
All of the above is again very very dependent on the conditions and outlook!
Moving north again to Scarboro', much like Brid but slightly more up market. Only good for the interest of the traditional harbour and it's industry. Seals are common north of Filey and they are often seen as are dolphins (or are they porpoise!) all along this coast.
Past Scarboro' are again several bays which if conditions allow are pleasant.
Whitby is the best of the three towns and you can generally wait along side for the bridge to open to gain access to the marina were I'm sure they'll help relieve you of your money!

 

[fergie_mac66]

Flamboro is a star place! but not much sand and a lot of rock and pools at 1/2 tide down a few cobles use to fish from the bays with tractor launching . Lot of pot bouys