Season: spring
The beach at Fraisthorpe sits at the edge of Bridlington Bay and you can see the town to the north, as you walk in that direction. This is a long, sandy beach, backed by dunes and you may notice kitesurfers or horses with riders at low tide. Access is via a narrow lane and there is parking and a cafe a short distance behind the beach. I must confess a personal historical attraction to this beach, where we came as children in the East Riding of the 1960’s. Although there is no lifeguard service, the bathing water is clean and this is a safe swimming environment. Despite ongoing erosion along this stretch of coastline, you can still see the weathered remains of WWII pillboxes beside the dunes. This is a wonderful natural environment in which to unwind.
What the beach means to Jan.
The scene at Fraisthorpe on the Spring equinox.
I remember bracing swims here long ago. Wrapping my swimming trunks in my towel afterwards always meant a hot drink was coming, then off to Hornsea Pottery and home. It was a way to leave the city behind, looking back, but I just thought it was fun at the time.