A high tide and a big swell

Autumn time and the first of the big swells that form out in the North sea at this time of year have hit our shores, yesterday was a very high tide and some huge waves.
I drove to Dunbar then rode east to Barnes Ness...






I nearly got caught out and wet feet by an incoming wave that came right over the grass and up to my ankles as i tried to fit the lighthouse into the picture,


The lighthouse is an impressive sight, and a major landmark on the coast here,


In 1940 the lighthouse was strafed by a German bomber heading for Roysth, no Major damage was done and the light remained operational,
i bet the lighthouse keepers filled there breeks when it happened!,
and the bomber crew had a good giggle!...


Looking East along the coast to Torness Nuclear Power Station...


Not much room along the beach with the high tide and after the sea washed in right over my pedals it was time to bale out and drag the pug up the dune and over on the headland and the grassy trails...


Sandy shoreline is turns to pebbles towards Skateraw and Torness...




About 4-6 feet of coastline has disappeared here, the path diverted through a `catch and kiss` swing gate, however now horses wont get through...


I sat for a while at Chaped Point, at the entrance to Skateraw bay and soaked up views out to sea...




I minute film...




Riding back and here is that erosion...


It is often said this is caused by global warming etc, this film explains that is a natural occurrence...



Back along to Whitesands on grassy trails...


Just before Whitesands some surfers were heading out to catch a wave or two...


This guy was good... should have gave him my Go Pro to wear!








Back at Belhaven at Dunbar, tide on the turn now, here is why we call it `The Bridge to nowhere`, a nice wee ride...