Bempton Cliffs RSPB reserve

Bempton Cliffs RSPB is a nature reserve featuring white chalk cliffs along the North Sea coast in East Riding of Yorkshire. The cliffs provide nesting habitat for thousands of seabirds, with viewing areas positioned so visitors can watch multiple species from designated platforms.

The reserve was established in 1994 to protect the growing seabird colonies on these coastal cliffs. Since then, it has become a key site for conservation work and has contributed to the recovery of several vulnerable species.

This is a place where seabird watching shapes how people engage with the coastline and the changing seasons. The site draws visitors who come to witness natural breeding cycles and to observe how thousands of birds use these cliffs for survival.

The site is accessible via paved paths leading to several viewing platforms where you can safely observe birds without disturbance. Bring binoculars and dress for changeable coastal weather to make the most of your visit.

The site hosts England's only mainland breeding colony of northern gannets, with birds returning each year between January and September. This rare population draws birdwatchers from around the world seeking to see these impressive seabirds.

Location: East Riding of Yorkshire

Phone: +441262422212

Email: bempton.cliffs@rspb.org.uk

Website: http://rspb.org.uk/reserves-and-events/find-a-reserve/reserves-a-z/reserves-by-name/b/bemptoncliffs

GPS coordinates: 54.14611,-0.16028

Latest update: December 7, 2025 20:48