The long, narrow peninsula named Filey Brigg has been named a site of geological importance and designated a local nature reserve. Its steep cliffs are 20 meters high and are steeped in history.

The discovery of a Roman signal station which was excavated in 1857, and wooden watchtower foundation stones believed to go back to 400 A.D. Due to the cliff erosion, no other remains have been found. The watchtower's five foundation stones are now in Filey's Crescent Gardens.

Like all significant landmarks, there is a real beauty to the area and its wildlife. Like many coastal areas, it also comes with its own local tales and legends about how they were formed. One such legend was that the Brigg was built by the Devil, who lost his hammer in the sea, and on reaching for it with his hand, caught a fish instead! The Devil exclaimed, "Hah! Dick!" which accounts for the name of the fish – haddock. Since then, legend says that Filey Brigg has carried the marks of the Devil's grasp on its shoulders.

Another legend states that the rocks were actually the bones of a dragon. The dragon had terrorized the area but was outsmarted by the Filey folk, who drowned it when it dived into the sea to wash parkin (a sticky Yorkshire cake) from between its teeth.

Whether you are looking for a scenic spot for a picnic, a bracing walk or want to sit and imagine the folklore come to life, Filey Brigg is a must-see place on the Filey route.