This afternoon we visited Blyth South Beach for a walk along the beach to the piers and harbour at low tide.

Below are five views looking along the beach In both directions. To the south St. Mary's Island Lighthouse can be seen and to the north Blyth East Pier Lighthouse.

14 April 2012 - Amble, Northumberland.

After we visited Low Hauxley this afternoon we drove along the cost road into Amble where we walked along the pier and promenade.

The first three photos below are views of the pier and breakwater where waves were starting to roll up the River Coquet with the incoming tide. The next two photos are views towards the promenade.

14 April 2012 - Low Hauxley, Northumberland.

Today we visited Low Hauxley for a walk along the beach at low tide on a windy but sunny afternoon.

The first two photos below are views looking north along the windswept beach towards Coquet Island. This beach seems to change a lot throughout the year and often there is a lot of coal dust and kelp here. Today the sand was the cleanest and highest we have ever seen it.

The third photo is a view looking north from the dunes at Hauxley towards Amble, followed by a view looking out to Coquet Island. The last photo is a view looking south across the cottages at Hauxley towards Druridge Bay. In the far distance the chimneys of Alcan power station and smelter can be seen at Lynemouth.

28 March 2012 - Alnmouth, Northumberland.

After we visited Warkworth today we decided to take advantage of the fine weather and visit Alnmouth for a walk along the beach. Daffodils were also blooming along the riverside and can be seen in most of the views below.

The first photo below is a view looking towards the mouth of the River Aln, followed by two views looking up the river where boats are moored, as seen in the fourth photo. The last photo is a view looking down the path to the beach from the road.

This morning we visited Warkworth for a walk along the River Coquet through the village to Warkworth Castle where the famous daffodils were in full bloom.

The first four photos below are views of the castle and daffodils and the last photo is a view of Saint Lawrence Church in the village.

28 March 2012 - Widdrington Village, Northumberland.

This morning on our way to Warkworth we stopped at Widdrington Village to take some photos of the United Reformed Church which always has a good display of daffodils, as seen in the two photos below.

This afternoon we visited Newbiggin to take a few photos for our Northumberland photo website.

The first photo below is a view along the beach, followed by a view of the beach from the Needles Eye rocks. The next three photos are views across the bay from the rocks taken with a long lens.

11 March 2012 - Blyth, Northumberland.

This afternoon we visited for a walk along the beach to the harbour. On the way we spotted a cable laying ship, the European Supporter moored in the river so we stopped to take some photos. It is seen in the first photo below. The next four photos are views of the south beach and piers.

01 March 2012 - Woodhorn Museum, Northumberland.

Today we visited Woodhorn Museum at the old Woodhorn Colliery on the outskirts of Ashington, Northumberland. We were surprised at how interesting and well set out the exhibitions are. It is well worth a visit.

The first two photos below are views of the narrow gauge railway track from the museum past the lake in Queen Elizabeth II Country Park. The third photo is a view of the railway where it enters the museum grounds. The last two photos are views of the old pit head winding gear, engine houses and other buildings, most of which can be viewed inside.

29 February 2012 - Bothal, Northumberland.

Today we walked to Bothal in fine afternoon sunshine which made the Beech hedges stand out along the roadside, as seen in the first photo below.

The next two photos are views of Bothal Castle followed by two views of Northumberland's latest monstrosity - giant wind turbines near Lynemouth. Seen from the road to Pegswood these turbines now dominate the view for miles around.

07 February 2012 - Bothal - Morpeth, Northumberland.

This morning we walked to Morpeth along the recently restored footpath from Bothal. The path runs alongside the River Wansbeck and used to be very muddy and slippery in places. It wasn't muddy this morning though, but still very slippery in places where the ground was rock hard and frozen.

Below are five views taken along the path between Bothal and the bottom of the Whorral Bank.

06 February 2012 - Morpeth, Northumberland.

This afternoon we walked to Morpeth past the railway near Climbing Tree Farm, down the Whorral Bank and along the River Wansbeck into the town centre.

The first two photos below are views of the road to Climbing Tree Farm, followed by a view of the River Wansbeck in Morpeth.

The last two photos are views of the bridge across the River Wansbeck at Low Stanners, where the remains of a light snowfall were still lingering.

16 January 2012 - Bothal, Northumberland.

This morning we walked to Bothal through frosty fields and paths as far as the weir in the woods leading to Morpeth.

The first photo below is a view of the path through the fields from Pegswood, followed by a view looking down to Bothal Village, with chimneys smoking in the mist.

The next photo is a view a horse with it's coat on and some sheep in the frosty fields near Bothal Castle. The last two photos are views of the weir and the footpath between Bothal Sawmill and Morpeth.

13 January 2012 - Blyth, Northumberland Coast.

This afternoon we visited Blyth for a walk along the beach to the South Harbour. It was cold but very fine and there were lots of dog walkers on the beach and surfers in the sea.

The first photo below is a view along the beach looking towards St. Mary's Island in the distance. The second photo is a view of two boats seemingly on collision course with gulls and a surfer in the foreground.

The next two photos are views of the piers and the last photo is a view of fishing boats moored in Blyth South Harbour.

09 January 2012 - North Shields Fish Quay.

This afternoon we visited the Fish Quay at North Shields to take a few photos for our Tyne Photos website.

The first two photos below are views of a fishing boat approaching the fish quay in the late afternoon sun, followed by a view of fishing boats that were already moored at the quay.

The fourth and fifth photos are views of the car carrier ship City of Barcelona passing North Shields Fish Quay and sailing up the River Tyne into the setting sun.

09 January 2012 - Seaton Sluice, Northumberland.

Today we visited Seaton Sluice for a walk along the beach to the harbour.

The first two photos below are views of the beach looking towards the harbour entrance, followed by a view in the opposite direction towards Blyth.

The last two photos are views of the harbour and "The Cut" which was the harbour entrance for ships many years ago.

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