Groyne Collection (page 6)

Coastal defence groynes on beach, Happisburgh, Norfolk, England, august

Remains of breakwater on beach with incoming tide at dawn, Bembridge, Isle of Wight, England, june

View of ripples in sand and eroded groynes on beach during low tide at sunset, Spurn Point, East Yorkshire, England, october

Glaucous Gull (Larus hyperboreus) juvenile, standing on groyne, Sheringham, Norfolk, England, february

Sea Time #1
England, Northumberland, Blyth. Abstract shot of wooden groyne reaching out from the beach to the North Sea

Wooden groyne on Boscombe beach near Bournemouth, UK. Groynes are coastal defences that slow the rate of erosion by absorbing the energy of the waves

Wooden groynes on Boscombe beach near Bournemouth, UK. Groynes are coastal defences that slow the rate of erosion by absorbing the energy of the waves. The beach pier is seen at upper centre

Coastal defences, Norfolk
Coastal defences. Waves breaking against a groyne at high tide at Happisburgh, Norfolk, UK. The Norfolk area of the English coastline is particularly prone to erosion by the sea

Groynes on the seashore
Partially washed-away old groynes on the seashore. Pencil sketch by Raymond Sheppard

Playing on the Beach
A group of holidaying children play on the beach, making sandcastles, finding starfish and digging with a bucket and spade

Old Salt shows a young lad his telescope
An elderly sailor seated on the end of a weathered groyne lets an inquisitive young lad peer through his telescope, as the terns swoop overhead

Laughing Gulls - with shorebirds eating Horshoe Crab eggs Delaware Bay, USA
FG-5738 Laughing GULLS - with shorebirds eating Horseshoe Crab eggs Delaware Bay, USA. Larus atricilla Francois Gohier Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

Anchored cliff wall, coast stabilisation, Sandown, Isle of Wight, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Lyme Bay, Sidmouth, Devon, England

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"Groyne: A Coastal Guardian in Picturesque England" Majestic and resilient, groynes dot the coastline of Lyme Regis, Dorset, England, standing tall against the crashing waves. From an aerial view at Sandbanks in Poole Bay, Dorset DW2000 captures the intricate network of groynes that protect this beautiful stretch of beach. Selsey Bill bids farewell to another day as the sun sets behind its iconic wooden groynes, creating a stunning silhouette against the vibrant sky. Weathered by time and tides, these beach-worn groynes at Winchelsea Beach in East Sussex bear witness to countless coastal adventures and memories. The Seven Sisters Cliffs rise majestically from Cuckmere Haven Beach in South Downs, East Sussex - their beauty enhanced by the presence of sturdy wooden groynes below. As dusk settles over Mundesley's low tide beach in Norfolk, England, hues of gold and pink paint a breathtaking backdrop for ancient wooden groynes reaching out into the North Sea. Captured with a Holga medium format 120 film toy camera, Alnmouth's old wooden groynes stand stoically amidst swirling sea waters - a nostalgic scene on England's Northumberland coast. Southwold's charming Suffolk coastline boasts not only colorful beach huts but also robust groynes that safeguard this picturesque seaside town from erosion and high tides. Once again showcasing their protective role along East Sussex's Seven Sisters Cliffs at Cuckmere Haven Beach - these steadfast wooden structures are both functional and visually captivating. Amroth unveils its hidden charm through a solitary wooden groyne gracing its sandy shores - reminding visitors of nature's delicate balance between land and sea. Aerially viewed from Hengistbury Head overlooking Christchurch Harbour in Dorset DW1958 reveals an array of groynes, standing as silent guardians against the relentless coastal forces.