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Perched on the cliffs just south of Scarborough, Cayton is a village of two distinct halves: the old high street with its traditional stone cottages and the 12th-century St John the Baptist Church, and the more modern residential areas that have expanded towards the coast. It’s a practical spot to live, sitting right on the A165 which makes the commute into Scarborough take barely ten minutes, while Filey is just five miles in the other direction. What really defines the place, though, is Cayton Bay. Unlike the more manicured seafronts nearby, the bay is reached by a steep path and feels rugged and tidal; it’s a site of Special Scientific Interest due to its unique geology and is a well-known haunt for local surfers and fossil hunters. While the village itself has the essential post office, a couple of pubs, and a primary school, it manages to keep a quiet, functional character that feels separate from the busy seasonal bustle of the main resort towns.