Explore Filey and its fantastic features

Congratulations to Filey with its awardwinning beach.

It’s a resort which certainly deserves great acclaim for the effort and devotion bestowed upon it by residents and volunteers.

Filey has an olde-worlde charm, and some fantastic gardens and features.

This walk may be as long or as short as you wish, but in its entirety it includes a delightful museum, church bridge, St Oswald’s Church, the Country Park, sailing club, Coble Landing, lifeboat station, fisherman sculpture, The Beach and much more.

Start at the bus station on Station Avenue, where cars may be parked.

Cross to Station Road and head due north into Church Street.

Just to your right is Queen Street, with the museum at numbers 8 and 10.

It’s housed in Filey’s oldest surviving domestic dwelling built in 1696, and is highly recommended.

Continue along Church Street, with its interesting old cottages.

Cross Church Bridge spanning Church Ravine, and do read the information plaque on the bridge.

Visit the lovely St Oswald’s Church if time permits, or bear left to follow the path into Church Cliff Drive.

Next, explore the Country Park as you progress northwards towards a children’s play area, and popular cafe nearby.

Then turn off right, down Arndale Ravine, heading east to reach the sailing club.

A short stroll south along the golden sands of the beach and you’re at Coble Landing with the lifeboat station and refreshments.

It is a lively place with much to see.

At the top of Coble Landing, near the foot of Church Ravine, are some public conveniences.

Just a few meters ahead as you follow The Beach, you can’t miss a giant, steel sculpture, named ‘High Tide in Short Wellies’ this is Finlay the fisherman.

The 12ft tall figure is highly detailed by talented sculpture Ray Lonsdale.

Ray used steel to imitate the textures of the fisherman’s clothing, from his woollen hat to his huge wellington boots.

This sculpture makes a powerful statement about the decline of the fishing industry.

Please read the information board nearby.

Now continue southwards along The Beach.

Admiring not only the five mile stretch of golden sands, but North Cliff Gardens to your right, which lead to Cargate Hill.

Ascend this steep hill to the top, where the Evron Centre on Stonegate features.

Continue forward into Murray Street where you’ll find the Memorial Garden - a little oasis tucked away in the town centre.

Small is indeed beautiful, and the entrance is the war memorial itself. Flower beds dominate the central garden, high-lighted by a handsome fountain installed by Filey Lions to commemorate their silver jubilee (1964-1989).

An aviary was donated by the Rotary Club of Filey for the Millennium in 2000.

Treat yourself to a cup of tea or coffee, and enjoy it in this peaceful garden, as a pleasant break from shopping.

Next, it’s straight ahead along Murray Street into Station Avenue to return to the bus station.

There’s a public library close by, should you wish to research more about Filey, and its fishing history.

Distance:

As long or as short as you wish to make it.

Refreshment:

There are plenty of admirable cafes, restaurants, inns, snack bars and shops along the way.

Try the Country Park’s cafe, Coble Landing, or Murray Street for variety.

Have a good day, and come back for more.

Filey Museum:

The museum is open seven days a week from 11am to 5pm, but on Saturdays from 2pm. You can visit this awardwinning museum from Easter to the end of October.

It’s run entirely by volunteers and is well worth a suggested donation of £2.50.

You’ll learn of Filey’s development from a small fishing village to a popular holiday resort.

Each room focuses on a particular aspect of local life and history.

Don’t miss it. For further information visit www.fileymuseum.co.uk or contact 01723 515013 for details.