Reached between the tides via a short causeway, St. Mary’s has all the fascination of a miniature, part-time island. The Lighthouse, completed in 1898 on a hazardous coast for shipping, remained operational until 1984 when it was superseded by modern navigational techniques. Since then the Lighthouse and former keepers’ cottages have been operated as a visitor centre by North Tyneside Council. The surrounding Nature Reserve contains an area of rockpools, clifftop grassland, a beach and newly created wetland habitats.
I love Victorian light houses, especially since this one stands out proudly on its peninsula. The grassland and beach only add to the light house’s prominence in the landscape.
I would also love to see the view when the tide is in
Lovely part of the world.
It feels like home to me
What a super lighthouse and the nature reserve looks a great place to wander around. Lovely photos as always.
Thanks Caroline
It was a lovely place to go walking and Mr C enjoyed his climb up the lighthouse.
Thanks for sharing the lovely photos. Glad that we are still able to go visit it even after thirty plus years of not in operation. Looks like a great place to spend a relaxing day at. Great photos. Have a wonderful day.
Thank you
We had a lovely day out.
Thank you for the reply back. Everybody just needs a day to get away and relax. Have a great one.
Thank you
What do you think of those wind turbines in the background?
Eyesore or beauty?
In this instance they are an eyesore (for me)!
lighthouse is so charming Cherie!
reminded me the lady from Virginia Woolf’s novel
truly represented in genuine meaning through the character ,
powerful source to guide
I have to confess that I have not read Virginia Woolf’s book.
I am glad the lighthouse reminds you of the book
i love that substantial looking construction, especially as the people show the scale, CP.
The lighthouse is impressive in the landscape.