Flamborough Head

Where? Flamborough Head, north of Bridlington.

Why? The 400ft chalk cliffs are spectacular, some of the highest and most dramatic on the entire eastern coast of England, and home to one of the largest nesting seabird colonies in England. There are coves, caves, beaches and stacks and, with a clear blue sky overhead for a change during my visit last weekend, even the North Sea looked almost blue instead of the usual muddy brown. But we'd also come to check out a strange waymarker trail, created by a local community action group and featuring a series of five sculptures created out of felled trees. The sculptures, situated in a trail around the headland from Danes Dyke to Thornwick Bay, are great. We came across one near the lighthouse, a giant seabird. Other ones include a fisherman and a smuggler. Each waymarker indicates how far it is to the next one. We took a stroll along the coastal path, which features some great views. But be warned, the heavy rain has left it muddy and boggy in places. I'd wear wellies if going again this weekend.

REFRESHMENTS? There's an old-fashioned café at North Landing, selling drinks, ice creams and snacks. It looks as if it hasn't changed since the 1960s and could easily feature in an episode of TV's Heartbeat. But it had closed by the time we arrived, and so we went into the village and bought chips and delicious local fish, and returned to eat them under a setting sun on the cliff top.

FAMILY FRIENDLY? Yes, kids will enjoy the coastal path (but watch they don't go too near the edge), and they'll delight in scrambling over the rocky beaches and exploring the caves. I reckon they'll be intrigued by the sculptures as well.

HOW MUCH? Everything is free.

PARKING? Plenty of free parking is available at North Landing and by the lighthouse.

DIRECTIONS? Take the A166 to Bridlington and then head north out of the town following signs to Flamborough.