Tag Archives: path

Stage 17. Kirby-le-Soken to Walton, Frinton, Clacton and Jaywick

Posted on July 11, 2010 by Ruth Livingstone

This is a glorious day of hot sun, blue sky, warm sea – and noisy crowds. I am disappointed by an ugly pier and this part of Essex lives up to my expectations – although not necessarily in a good way …. Continue reading →

Posted in 04 Essex | Tagged beach, beach huts, Clapton, coast, coastal, england, Essex, Frinton-on-Sea, hiking, Jaywick, martello tower, path, pier, St Osyth Beach, UK, walker, walking, Walton-on-the-Naze | 3 Comments

Stage 16. Harwich to Kirby-le-Soken

Posted on July 10, 2010 by Ruth Livingstone

The heat is relentless – more like Spain than England – and the air is hot and close around my face. My chest feels tight and I am having trouble breathing. I hear the sound of horse hooves behind me and have to force myself not to stop. There is horsey breath coming over my shoulder…. Continue reading →

Posted in 04 Essex | Tagged britain, british, coast, coastal, Dovercourt, england, english, Essex, Essex Coast, foot path, footpath, Hamford Water, Harwich, hiking, horse, Kirby-le-Soken, Lowestoft, marsh, Norfolk Coastal Path, path, UK, walk, walker, walking | 12 Comments

Stage 11. Corton to Lowestoft to Benacre

Posted on June 7, 2010 by Ruth Livingstone

I reach the the most Eastern point of the British Isles and then head off down a long stretch of deserted beach. Disorientated by a never-ending shingle bank, I miss lunch and am nearly defeated by a disappearing beach as I make my way past crumbling cliffs. Continue reading →

Posted in 03 Suffolk | Tagged 03 Suffolk, beach, Benacre, britain, british, cardinal point, cliff, coast, coastal, coastal erosion, coastal walk, Corton, Covehithe, england, Kessingland, Lowestoft, path, photography, sea, shingle, UK, walker, walking | 13 Comments

Stage 10. Caister to Great Yarmouth to Corton

Posted on May 31, 2010 by Ruth Livingstone

I am surprised by the lack of care for sand dunes in Great Yarmouth and experience a moment of stillness under the pier. Further along the coast, I come to an area where a whole section of cliff has slipped down …. The path has disappeared. Continue reading →

Posted in 02 Norfolk, 03 Suffolk | Tagged 02 Norfolk, 03 Suffolk, beach, britain, coast, coastal, coastal erosion, Corton, dunes, england, erosion, Gorleston, Great Yarmouth, hiking, Hopton, path, pier, UK, walker, walking | 5 Comments

Stage 9. Sea Palling to Winterton to Caister-on-Sea

Posted on May 30, 2010 by Ruth Livingstone

I see a dog’s grey muzzle in the water – a labrador I think – about 20 yards from shore. My heart stops. I believe I have just seen a dog drown. For one wild moment I contemplate plunging into the cold sea ….. Continue reading →

Posted in 02 Norfolk | Tagged 02 Norfolk, beach, britain, british, Caister, coast, england, GB, hail, Hensby, hiking, Horsey Gap, path, Scratby, Sea Palling, seal colony, seals, thunder, UK, walk, walker, walking, Winterton | 10 Comments

Stage 7. Sheringham to Overstrand to Mundesley

Posted on May 15, 2010 by Ruth Livingstone

I forget my socks. There is nobody here at all. Nobody. On my right are crumbling cliffs with no way up. If you were caught here with a rising tide, it would be difficult to escape the waves. Continue reading →

Posted in 02 Norfolk | Tagged 02 Norfolk, beach, britain, british, coast, coastal, coastal erosion, Cromer, english, erosion, goynes, hiking, Marl Point, Mundesley, Norfolk Coastal Path, Overstrand, path, photography, pier, Sheringham, UK, walk, walker, walking | 12 Comments

Stage 6. Cley-Next-the-Sea to Sheringham

Posted on May 3, 2010 by Ruth Livingstone

The waves crash beneath us and spray fills the air. The wind howls and tries to blow us off the bank. I am reminded of how very fragile this coastland is and what little protection we really have from the force of the sea.
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Posted in 02 Norfolk | Tagged 02 Norfolk, beach, britain, coast, coastal, england, hiking, Kelling Hard, marsh, Norfolk Coastal Path, path, Sheringham, Skeltham Hill, UK, walk, walker, walking, waves, Weybourne, wind | 2 Comments

Stage 5. Wells to Cley-Next-the-Sea

Posted on May 2, 2010 by Ruth Livingstone

The wind is fierce and cold. Across the marsh we see huge sea waves breaking at Blakeney Point. We stop and eat bananas, sitting on very soft, spongy tufts of grass. So soft, we could fall asleep …. Continue reading →

Posted in 02 Norfolk | Tagged blakeney point, britain, british, Cley, Cley-Next-the-Sea, coast, coastal, england, hiking, marsh, Morston, Norfolk Coastal Path, path, UK, walk, walker, walking, Wells, Wells-Next-the-Sea | 2 Comments

Stage 4. Burnham Deepdale to Wells-next-the-Sea

Posted on May 1, 2010 by Ruth Livingstone

Another weekend – another walk. This time, my long-suffering husband is coming with me. We discover a decomposing seal carcass. I keep an anxious eye on the sea. The tide could easily cut you off quickly. People die here. Continue reading →