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Filey Brigg

Directions: Filey is on the Yorkshire coast around 6 miles south east of Scarborough. From the A165 follow the signs to the town, then to the North Cliff country park. Here you’ll find plenty of car parking available. To reach Filey Brigg, which is a rocky promontory that juts out into the North Sea, you need to take the footpath that leads north-east out of the car park. Grid ref TA 130815
Accessibility: Good car parking and paths, but it can be a bracing walk out to Filey Brigg.
Costs: Pay and display car parking at busy times.
Best time to visit: This east-facing coast is perfect for sunrise shots.
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Making your way along the footpath to reach Filey Brigg in the dark before dawn can be a little tricky, so if you want to shoot sunrise we’d recommend that you take a good torch to help you to stay on the right path. The views, once you arrive at the end of the footpath, are worth the effort though. To the right you can see the sandy beaches of Filey Bay, while to the north the landscape rises into steep cliffs. The rocks of the Brigg itself create a natural focal point to the scene. The north side of the Brigg faces the full force of the North Sea, so on a choppy day the waves will crash against the rocks. This makes it perfect for shooting on stormy days. The water on the south side of the Brigg is often much calmer, making it perfect in more settled conditions.

Venue Verdict: It’s worth the walk to reach the stunning views, just watch your step along the footpath.

Ratings (out of five): 4

 

Users' Overall Rating rating is 4(7 reviews)

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    I live near Filey but I've never seen a picture as good as this of the brigg. I love how it seems to tell a tale. Dangerous :) Amazing.

    (Written by: emeanaw)

    01 March 2010 19:33

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    naja

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    I went to Filey in 2007, and also in 1954, it has changed. For a start there used to be a thing called Moaning Minnie on the seaward end that let out a horrible moaning noise when the wind was high. it was also bigger in 1954, the waves have worked there effect quite a lot. Still it is a great place to take photographs, if a little dangerous (in 1954 I saved my brothers life when he silpped into the sea and I was able to grab him and pull him out. He was 8 at the time). Take care a and watch the tide, but also watch the sky, it can be very dramatic. Also don't ignore Filey itself, there are some great potential images if you walk along the seafront. Great image by the way

    (Written by: naja)

    30 July 2009 23:19

  • Nice shot..

    Ardy

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    Beautiful shot! love the colors :)

    (Written by: Ardy)

    14 February 2009 18:33

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    Carl Jacques

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    Just to emphasize the safety point. If you walk out to the Brigg from the beach, the rocks are very smooth and slippy. Access from North Cliff Country Park is safer but this path, too, can be muddy. Excellent location, thoroughly recommended.

    (Written by: Carl Jacques)

    25 October 2008 13:49

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    Emma Tyler

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    Filey is one of my most favourite places. Your photo is wonderful. Well done

    (Written by: EmmT)

    08 August 2008 20:34

  • Well done.

    Chris Margary

    MILTON KEYNES, UK

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    Excellent all round

    (Written by: snapperoo)

    05 January 2008 23:11

  • Well done.

    Chris Margary

    MILTON KEYNES, UK

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    Excellent all round

    (Written by: snapperoo)

    05 January 2008 23:11

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