StoneRoad2013's photos with the keyword: St Mary's Lighthouse

Cut off by high tide ! St Mary's Lighthouse is quite a mark in the landscape, for both those afloat and ashore. You used to be able to visit it, I must see if that is still possible. Taken from Whitley Bay promenade, not far from Briardene.

St Mary's Lighthouse, with the almost high tide covering the causeway to the island, viewed over the seafront safety fence, Quite a drop there !

Almost all the way back to the car park we used, when we stopped for a short rest, in this little gully, making use of these seats - a real sun-trap even this late in the afternoon. There's a tiny stream down there at the bottom of the gully, hence the bridge. Don't know the name & can't find the relevant OS map to look it up.

Almost all the way back to the car park we used, when we stopped for a short rest, in this little gully There's a tiny stream down there at the bottom. Don't know the name & can't find the relevant OS map to look it up.

By the time we had walked along the beach, almost to the Rendezvous Cafe, it was noticeable just how many people - and their dogs / children - had come out for a wander. The flat rocks do have pools, but normally very little in the way of marine life. This flat rock formation is known as a wave-cut platform, and is often hidden by sand. [Can't take a Geographer anywhere]

Zoomed in a bit to concentrate on the lighthouse. Focus is not the best - a combination of zooming, my hand shaking the camera and the sea-mist. Was sunny, even if the breeze was a little too brisk for me.

Despite the sea-mist, St Mary's Lighthouse was visible as we walked along the beach. Seems like the winter storms have exposed the local rocks - showing as a wave-cut platform formation - not many rook pools at the moment. It is remarkably busy for a Sunday afternoon at this time of year, although the weather has been better than the forecast - sunny, if a very cold breeze.

St Mary's Lighthouse stands out by reflecting the sunlight. On a northwards passage is what looks like a rig support vessel.