Groaning Groynes

If you park at Norman's Bay (for free!) you can wander along the beach towards Bexhill or Pevensey. This time, we opted for a stroll towards Pevensey which means passing all these beautiful old groynes. I often wonder what the beach must have looked like when these were first installed; no doubt providing shelter from the southerly winds and the perfect place for a picnic blanket in summer!

Winter sunshine bringing out the beauty of the beach

It may be half term, but the beach is still empty; well it is February and 9am!

Parked at Norman's Beach by the beach huts, and walked towards Bexhill... as the tide revealed the sand and rock pools the dog ran and ran and ran!

Love the ruins of the groynes

Sand, sea and sunbeams... Sussex style!

 And when the sun comes out, everyone and everything lifts its head to catch the rays... and what better place to enjoy some winter sunshine than along our little stretch of coast!

Hastings and the old pier

St Leonards on Sea

Bexhill on Sea; beaches and beach huts

Cooden Beach and Pevensey Beach all stretched into one

Eastbourne Pier

New Years Eve in the sunshine

Thanks to the weather, the family and to Christmas, it feels like a long time since I strolled along the seafront. Finally today, the sun came out and we decided to spend a little New Year magic in Hastings Old Town. The wind came out too, so we didn't linger on the beach, but at least I saw the sea!!

Walking the back streets of Hastings working beach...

Going back up, the way we came - the beacon is lit!

Room to lay your towel

One advantage of living near the beach in winter is the space! Plenty of room to wander, run and admire the views...

Normans Beach never lets you down!

Finally, some winter sunshine

Having earmarked the vintage fair being held at the De La Warr Pavilion at Bexhill last weekend, I was particularly grateful the accompanying sunshine... and escaped to the beach, whilst everyone did their vintage thing!

Not sure these photos need any words...

Some light, late afternoon cloud cover...

Worth wrapping up for...

Despite the dog utterly loving the beach, I just don't feel that we have been down to the sea that much this summer. Maybe the weather wasn't as good, or the timings were just off, either way, I feel I missed out! Fortunately, the autumn / winter months offer some amazing strolls along the sand... just don't forget your coat!