The East Yorkshire coast is blessed with beautiful beaches, but few are as intriguing as Mappleton. Not only is it a bit of a hidden gem, usually far less busy than the big tourists beaches, but it also boasts a "hidden" cove and a chance to find fossils. Popular with dog-walkers and fishing enthusiasts, it is located at the bottom of a high cliff and has a decent sand and shingle beach, even at high tide.
Here's everything you need to know about Mappleton beach and why you should visit. READ MORE: Keep up to date with all the latest breaking news and top stories from Hull with our free newsletter Get the headlines direct to your phone by joining us on WhatsApp Where is it? Mappleton is on the B1242 and is less than a half-hour's drive from Hull. Located around three miles south of Hornsea, it's considerably more low-key than its better-known neighbour.
There is a free car park, though it fills up quickly in the season, toilets and a tearoom. A wide track runs down from the car park to the shore. What is the beach like? There are sand and shingle beaches on either side of huge rock spit, made up of large boulders, which juts out into the sea.
It was constructed in the early 90s to improve sea defences. At times, these boulders hide manmade rock pools. Because of the way the sea defences are formed, they also hide a hidden, manmade "cove" to the right of the rocky outcrop.
Can I take the dogs? Yes, dogs are not banned during the summer season in Mappleton, unlike on the major .