Crab Rocks

Island in Yorkshire

England

Crab Rocks

Coastal path approaching Danes Dyke — Coastal path approaching Danes Dyke Credit: David Brown

Crab Rocks, also known as Crab Island, is a small island located off the coast of Yorkshire, England. Situated in the North Sea, it forms part of the Flamborough Headland Heritage Coastline. The island is characterized by its unique rock formations, which resemble the shape of a crab when viewed from certain angles, hence the name.

Covering an area of around 0.1 hectares, Crab Rocks is a popular destination for nature enthusiasts and birdwatchers. The island serves as a nesting site for various seabird species, including puffins, guillemots, and kittiwakes. These birds are attracted to the rocky cliffs and steep slopes, which provide ideal conditions for breeding and shelter.

Access to Crab Rocks is limited due to its remote location and treacherous waters. The island is only accessible by boat, and visitors are advised to take caution when navigating the surrounding waters, as strong currents and rocky outcrops pose potential hazards.

Crab Rocks is also of historical significance, as it is believed to have served as a lookout point during World War II. The island's strategic location provided an ideal vantage point for monitoring enemy movements along the coastline.

Overall, Crab Rocks offers a unique and picturesque experience for those who venture to visit. Its stunning rock formations, diverse birdlife, and historical context make it a fascinating destination for nature lovers and history enthusiasts alike.

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Crab Rocks Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 54.149662/-0.1662312 or Grid Reference TA1974. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Coastal path approaching Danes Dyke

Coastal path approaching Danes Dyke

Bempton Cliffs seen from Bartlett Nab The RSPB Reserve at Bempton Cliffs, near Flamborough Head, is home to massive numbers of nesting seabirds in spring. Gannets, Kittiwakes, Fulmars, Razorbills, Guillemots and Puffins breed in large numbers. It has the highest population of nesting Kittiwakes in Europe, 37,000 pairs when last counted. The sight and smell(!) of all these seabirds in late May is very memorable, as is the sight of so many keen birdwatchers with massive lenses on their cameras.
See the RSPB website for more information <span class="nowrap"><a title="http://www.rspb.org.uk/reserves/guide/b/bemptoncliffs/about.aspx" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="http://www.rspb.org.uk/reserves/guide/b/bemptoncliffs/about.aspx">Link</a><img style="margin-left:2px;" alt="External link" title="External link - shift click to open in new window" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/img/external.png" width="10" height="10"/></span>

Bempton Cliffs seen from Bartlett Nab

The RSPB Reserve at Bempton Cliffs, near Flamborough Head, is home to massive numbers of nesting seabirds in spring. Gannets, Kittiwakes, Fulmars, Razorbills, Guillemots and Puffins breed in large numbers. It has the highest population of nesting Kittiwakes in Europe, 37,000 pairs when last counted. The sight and smell(!) of all these seabirds in late May is very memorable, as is the sight of so many keen birdwatchers with massive lenses on their cameras. See the RSPB website for more information Link

Bempton Cliffs seen from Bartlett Nab The RSPB Reserve at Bempton Cliffs, near Flamborough Head, is home to massive numbers of nesting seabirds in spring. Gannets, Kittiwakes, Fulmars, Razorbills, Guillemots and Puffins breed in large numbers. It has the highest population of nesting Kittiwakes in Europe, 37,000 pairs when last counted. The sight and smell(!) of all these seabirds in late May is very memorable, as is the sight of so many keen birdwatchers with massive lenses on their cameras.
See the RSPB website for more information <span class="nowrap"><a title="http://www.rspb.org.uk/reserves/guide/b/bemptoncliffs/about.aspx" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="http://www.rspb.org.uk/reserves/guide/b/bemptoncliffs/about.aspx">Link</a><img style="margin-left:2px;" alt="External link" title="External link - shift click to open in new window" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/img/external.png" width="10" height="10"/></span>

Bempton Cliffs seen from Bartlett Nab

The RSPB Reserve at Bempton Cliffs, near Flamborough Head, is home to massive numbers of nesting seabirds in spring. Gannets, Kittiwakes, Fulmars, Razorbills, Guillemots and Puffins breed in large numbers. It has the highest population of nesting Kittiwakes in Europe, 37,000 pairs when last counted. The sight and smell(!) of all these seabirds in late May is very memorable, as is the sight of so many keen birdwatchers with massive lenses on their cameras. See the RSPB website for more information Link

England Coast Path at Buckton Cliffs The clifftop ablaze with Pink Campion.

England Coast Path at Buckton Cliffs

The clifftop ablaze with Pink Campion.

Signpost on the England Coast Path At Buckton Cliffs

Signpost on the England Coast Path

At Buckton Cliffs

Watching you watching them Bird watchers at the Jubilee Corner viewing point at RSPB Bempton.

Watching you watching them

Bird watchers at the Jubilee Corner viewing point at RSPB Bempton.

Visitor Centre at RSPB Bempton Note the numbered nesting boxes on the wall.

Visitor Centre at RSPB Bempton

Note the numbered nesting boxes on the wall.

Watching you watching them Bird watchers at the Jubilee Corner viewing point at RSPB Bempton.

Watching you watching them

Bird watchers at the Jubilee Corner viewing point at RSPB Bempton.

Bempton Cliffs Gannet colony at the RSPB Reserve.

Bempton Cliffs

Gannet colony at the RSPB Reserve.

Razorbill on Bempton Cliffs Bempton Cliffs RSPB Reserve.

Razorbill on Bempton Cliffs

Bempton Cliffs RSPB Reserve.

Guillemots on Bempton Cliffs Bempton Cliffs RSPB Reserve.

Guillemots on Bempton Cliffs

Bempton Cliffs RSPB Reserve.

Gannets on Bempton Cliffs Bempton Cliffs RSPB Reserve.

Gannets on Bempton Cliffs

Bempton Cliffs RSPB Reserve.

Cliffs at Bartlett Nab Bempton Cliffs RSPB Reserve.

Cliffs at Bartlett Nab

Bempton Cliffs RSPB Reserve.

Scale Nab Sea cliffs and natural arch at Bempton Cliffs RSPB Reserve.

Scale Nab

Sea cliffs and natural arch at Bempton Cliffs RSPB Reserve.

Viewing platform at Staple Newk Bempton Cliffs RSPB Reserve.

Viewing platform at Staple Newk

Bempton Cliffs RSPB Reserve.

Scale Nab Chalk pinnacle covered with Gannets at Bempton Cliffs RSPB Reserve.

Scale Nab

Chalk pinnacle covered with Gannets at Bempton Cliffs RSPB Reserve.

Natural arches at Scale Nab The chalk cliffs are covered with Gannets at Bempton Cliffs RSPB Reserve.

Natural arches at Scale Nab

The chalk cliffs are covered with Gannets at Bempton Cliffs RSPB Reserve.

Razorbills on Bempton Cliffs Bempton Cliffs RSPB Reserve.

Razorbills on Bempton Cliffs

Bempton Cliffs RSPB Reserve.

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Crab Rocks is located at Grid Ref: TA1974 (Lat: 54.149662, Lng: -0.1662312)

Division: East Riding

Unitary Authority: East Riding of Yorkshire

Police Authority: Humberside

What 3 Words

///detective.yield.helpless. Near Bempton, East Yorkshire

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Nearby Amenities

Located within 500m of 54.149662,-0.1662312

Bus Stop

Bempton RSPB Reserve

Naptan AtcoCode: 2200YEA01596

Naptan Bearing: N

Naptan BusStopType: CUS

Naptan CommonName: Bempton RSPB Reserve

Naptan Landmark: Bempton Cliffs

Naptan Street: Cliff Lane

Naptan Verified: no

Source: naptan_import

Lat/Long: 54.14607/-0.16934

Passing Place

Check Date: 2023-06-18

Passing Place: left

Lat/Long: 54.1456443/-0.1695117

Bartlett Nab

Operator: RSPB

Tourism: viewpoint

Lat/Long: 54.1508391/-0.1709331

Entrance: yes

Lat/Long: 54.1474092/-0.1685232

Mosey Downgate

Direction: 60

Operator: RSPB

Tourism: viewpoint

Lat/Long: 54.1498234/-0.1692679

New Roll Up

Operator: RSPB

Tourism: viewpoint

Lat/Long: 54.1473646/-0.1637317

Grandstand

Operator: RSPB

Tourism: viewpoint

Lat/Long: 54.1494012/-0.1679604

Defibrillator

Access: yes

Defibrillator Location: On outside wall.

Emergency: defibrillator

Indoor: no

Opening Hours: 24/7

Lat/Long: 54.1474251/-0.1685883

Addr City: Bridlington

Addr Housename: RSPB Bempton Cliffs

Addr Postcode: YO15 1JF

Addr Street: Cliff Lane

Addr Suburb: Bempton

Check Date: 2023-06-18

Name Signed: no

Noname: yes

Operator: RSPB

Operator Wikidata: Q1892802

Shop: gift

Wheelchair: yes

Lat/Long: 54.1473425/-0.1687334

Cafe

Addr City: Bridlington

Addr Housename: RSPB Bempton Cliffs

Addr Postcode: YO15 1JF

Addr Street: Cliff Lane

Addr Suburb: Bempton

Check Date: 2023-06-18

Diet Vegan: yes

Diet Vegetarian: yes

Fhrs Id: 800730

Fhrs Local Authority Id: 49196

Noname: yes

Operator: RSPB

Operator Wikidata: Q1892802

Outdoor Seating: yes

Toilets: yes

Toilets Access: customers

Toilets Wheelchair: designated

Wheelchair: yes

Lat/Long: 54.147385/-0.1686214

Bench

Backrest: yes

Material: wood

Lat/Long: 54.1473957/-0.1639594

Bench

Backrest: yes

Material: wood

Lat/Long: 54.14806/-0.1678405

Bench

Backrest: yes

Material: wood

Lat/Long: 54.1465444/-0.163603

Information: guidepost

Tourism: information

Lat/Long: 54.1489045/-0.1672958

Information: guidepost

Tourism: information

Lat/Long: 54.147573/-0.1688151

Leisure: picnic_table

Lat/Long: 54.1472758/-0.1708625

Leisure: picnic_table

Lat/Long: 54.1472661/-0.1708068

Leisure: picnic_table

Lat/Long: 54.147242/-0.1706976

Toilets

Access: customers

Toilets Disposal: flush

Lat/Long: 54.1473129/-0.1685305

Bench

Material: wood

Lat/Long: 54.1468375/-0.1691411

Bench

Material: wood

Lat/Long: 54.146881/-0.1692166

Bench

Backrest: yes

Material: wood

Lat/Long: 54.1462673/-0.1687343

Tourism: viewpoint

Lat/Long: 54.1464047/-0.1680567

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