Discover Cleethorpes

Cleethorpes brings together the coast, nature and local history. The different highlights can help with your trip planning: the beach and coastal path shape the seaside experience, while the park, salt marsh and birdlife offer distinct nature themes. Historic sites, in turn, tell the story of how the coast and town have developed.

Beach and Coastal Path

Cleethorpes beach is a long, picturesque stretch of coastline. At Cleethorpes Central Promenade, you’ll find a long, unspoilt fine-sand beach with a gentle slope. Stand-up paddleboarding is also possible at the beach. If you’d rather explore the coast on foot, the walking route starts at the Discovery Centre in the Boating Lake area. Along Marine Walk, it passes the Greenwich Meridian. This makes the beach a coastal highlight in its own right, while the walking route also takes in a notable landmark.

Natural Habitats and Birdlife

Cleethorpes Country Park is designated as a Local Nature Reserve and covers 160 acres, with a variety of habitats and wildlife. It is located on North Sea Lane and has several pedestrian access points. Cleethorpes salt marsh offers a different natural attraction: it is a rare and internationally important wildlife habitat. The coast also attracts numerous bird species, particularly migratory and overwintering waders. For nature enthusiasts, the seasonal context is especially interesting: the coastal birdlife explicitly includes migratory and overwintering visitors.

Boating Lake and Coastal Railway

There are accessible routes on flat paths around Cleethorpes Boating Lake. Fishing is permitted in the northern lake. The coastal walking route starts by the lake, at the Discovery Centre; from there, it passes the Greenwich Meridian on Marine Walk. So at Boating Lake, you can enjoy both waterside paths and a starting point for the coastal route, while recognising that these are different experiences.

The Cleethorpes Coast Light Railway offers another perspective on the coast. It connects Cleethorpes Promenade with its main station, Lakeside, and offers a scenic ride along the Lincolnshire coast. There is a 9-hole crazy golf course at Lakeside Station. As activity details can change, it’s worth checking the latest information before your visit. The railway, walking route and lakeside activities therefore offer distinct ways to get around, observe nature and enjoy activities.

History by the Sea

Cleethorpes Pier opened on 4 August 1873. Ross Castle in Cleethorpes was named after Edward Ross, the railway company’s secretary. Its tip marks the original height of the clay cliffs, which had been eroded by the sea before the new promenade was built. The structure provides a tangible starting point for connecting the town’s history with changes to the coastline.

If you’d like to explore local history beyond individual buildings, local exhibitions and guided walks offered as part of the Cleethorpes Townscape Heritage Programme provide insights. Specific activities may change. This lets you distinguish between historic sites in the townscape and the stories shared through exhibitions or walks, while the beach, nature and coastal paths offer further highlights for planning your trip.

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