St Bees Head

St Bees Head is a nature reserve with the only sea cliffs between Wales and Scotland. A path runs from the beach along the cliff tops to the lighthouse, with guillemots, razorbills and puffins in spring and early summer. The village is also the start of the Coast to Coast Walk.

Good to know

• Take binoculars
• The cliff paths are exposed, take care with children

Best time

May to June for seabirds

Open

Seabirds April to July

Getting there

Pay car park at St Bees beach, clifftop path

Vehicles

Campervans fine

Dogs

Dogs on a lead

Facilities

• Toilets

Data: Roadtrip. Things change: check opening times, prices and rules before you go.