Tag Archives: North Sea

Winter Light

Posted on January 31, 2020 by East of Elveden

Even in winter, the northeast Norfolk coast has its attractions, especially over the Christmas and New Year period when many flock here to see the grey seals that come to the beaches of Winterton and Horsey to give birth. For … Continue reading →

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On Stiffkey marshes

Posted on August 30, 2018 by East of Elveden

On August Bank Holiday Sunday we drove east along the coast road from Cley-next-the-Sea. The coastline was bathed in hazy sunshine; the sky, milky white and unthreatening. Rain and wind had been forecast for later – typical bank holiday weather … Continue reading →

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Lammas Day, Suffolk Coast

Posted on August 8, 2016 by East of Elveden

Lammas Day – the first day of August. School holidays, warm weather, beach visits, perhaps a swim in the sea? Or, on a windy cloudy day, a walk; a beach walk. At low to mid tide it is possible to … Continue reading →

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Beauty and the beach: Winterton-on-Sea, Norfolk

Posted on January 19, 2016 by East of Elveden

What is it that draws us to the sea; to the coast, the beach? On hot days in summer the answer is fairly obvious: to sunbathe, to swim, to cool off in the sea. Hot summer days are not such … Continue reading →

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Cromer New Year, 2011

Posted on February 13, 2011 by East of Elveden

Many of us feel a need to mark the turning of the year in some way other than simply customary overindulgence on the eve of the old year – an outing to some favoured spot on New Year’s Day perhaps? … Continue reading →

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