Sewerby Steps
📍 Cliff Rd, Bridlington YO15 1ET, UK
About Sewerby Steps
The iconic Sewerby Steps, known locally as much for their challenge as their beauty, provide a dramatic descent from the cliff tops of Bridlington directly to the scenic beach below. With approximately 130-160 steps, they offer a vigorous workout and are a fantastic access point to the coastline. Visitors consistently praise the steps, contributing to an excellent Google rating of 4.9/5 stars, often highlighting the breathtaking views and the rewarding journey down to the sand.
Once at the bottom, when the tide permits, you can enjoy a glorious walk along the beach towards Bridlington North beach, making it a perfect spot for photography and enjoying the fresh sea air. The top of the steps is conveniently located near the Ships Inn, which offers a dog-friendly outdoor area, and the Blu Savanna snack bar for refreshments. The land train also passes nearby, offering an alternative way to explore the area.
Visiting Information
Sewerby Steps are accessible 24 hours a day, seven days a week, inviting visitors to experience this unique coastal feature at their leisure. Please note that due to the nature of the steps and cliffside access, there are no specific wheelchair-accessible parking or entrance facilities available. As a public access point, no payment is required to use the steps.
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📍 Cliff Rd, Bridlington YO15 1ET, UK
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Showing 5 of 14 reviews from Google Maps.Last updated 1 February 2026.
Not so much "famous" as "notorious" locally. I counted 133 steps but I kept stopping so it's only a guesstimate! When the tide's out, it's a fabulous beach. With refreshments available at the Blu Savanna snack bar. Toilets are a bit of a hike away so not great for the little ones. The steps used to be a bit hair raising, but they've been replaced by the concrete steps you can see in the photos. If you're wanting a good work out, try running up from the beach. I was happy just to plod! Lots of wildlife including rabbits, gulls, crows and other birds. Great photos of Bridlington Bay to be had from here.
Sewerby Steps, approximately 150 steps, leads you from the top of the cliffs down to the beach. Close by is the Ships in, which has a dog friendly outdoor area where you can eat or drink, there's a desert/drinks cabin at the top too. The land train passes by, with the station just past on your left, as you look out to sea and takes you all the way onto Bridlington. There is seating on the top of the cliffs and when the tide is out, you can walk either to Bridlington or Danes Dyke along the beach h or following the coastal path. Beware though there are plenty of steps to overcome throughout the Danes Dyke area.
Access point to the base of Sewerby cliffs. When the tide is out, you can walk back to Bridlington North beach. Great spot for photos. I wouldn't recommend walking along the cliff base towards Flamborough head, you could get cut off by the tide. Incidentally, there are 156 steps, tough on the knees.
It's always a pleasure to walk on our local cliffs and enjoy the views over towards Flamborough head. Beautiful .
Such a lovely place to visit and revisit, very relaxing