https://www.ipernity.com/tag/grisleyreg/keyword/393324 https://cdn.ipernity.com/p/123/41/8F/692033.buddy.jpg https://www.ipernity.com/tag/grisleyreg/keyword/393324 Sun, 07 Jun 2026 11:46:56 +0000 Sun, 07 Jun 2026 11:46:56 +0000 https://www.ipernity.com https://www.ipernity.com/doc/grisleyreg/53245466 tag:ipernity.com,2026-02-12,doc-53245466 Thu, 12 Feb 2026 19:52:42 +0000 2014-09-21T14:16:19+00:00 nobody@ipernity.com (Roger (Grisly)) <p class="who"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/home/grisleyreg">Roger (Grisly)</a> has posted:</p><p class="preview"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/doc/grisleyreg/53245466"><img src="https://cdn.ipernity.com/200/54/66/53245466.36dad6e0.240.jpg?r2" width="240" height="158" alt=""/></a></p><div class="description">A shot from the Scottish Borders, discovered in the archives. Originally called Coldingham Shore, the village adopted the name St Abbs in the 1890s, inspired by nearby St Abb's Head—a rocky promontory named after the 7th-century saint Æbbe (or Ebba), who founded a monastery there around 635 AD.Today, St Abbs remains a working fishing community but thrives on tourism. It's especially popular for:Coastal walks — The St Abb's Head National Nature Reserve (managed by the National Trust for Scotland) offers breathtaking cliff-top trails with seabird colonies (like puffins, guillemots, and kittiwakes in season), wild scenery, and a lighthouse.<br /> <br /> This was taken from the Slipway of the St Abbs Independent Lifeboat<br /> <br /> A lifeboat service has been present in St Abbs since 1911, established after the tragic wreck of the Danish steamer Alfred Erlandsen in 1907, where all 17 crew members were lost due to delays in rescue efforts from nearby stations. Originally operated by the RNLI (Royal National Lifeboat Institution), the station was closed by them on September 8, 2015, after 104 years, despite local campaigns to keep it open. The community responded strongly, and with significant support—including a major donation from local company Tunnock's (the famous Scottish biscuit makers)—the service was relaunched as an independent operation. The current inshore lifeboat is named Thomas Tunnock in honor of that support, and it's noted as one of the fastest in the UK, capable of speeds up to 40 knots.<br /> <br /> HFF Feel free to enlarge and thanks for your time</div> From way back! <p class="who"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/home/grisleyreg">Roger (Grisly)</a> has posted:</p><p class="preview"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/doc/grisleyreg/53245466"><img src="https://cdn.ipernity.com/200/54/66/53245466.36dad6e0.240.jpg?r2" width="240" height="158" alt=""/></a></p><div class="description">A shot from the Scottish Borders, discovered in the archives. Originally called Coldingham Shore, the village adopted the name St Abbs in the 1890s, inspired by nearby St Abb's Head—a rocky promontory named after the 7th-century saint Æbbe (or Ebba), who founded a monastery there around 635 AD.Today, St Abbs remains a working fishing community but thrives on tourism. It's especially popular for:Coastal walks — The St Abb's Head National Nature Reserve (managed by the National Trust for Scotland) offers breathtaking cliff-top trails with seabird colonies (like puffins, guillemots, and kittiwakes in season), wild scenery, and a lighthouse.<br /> <br /> This was taken from the Slipway of the St Abbs Independent Lifeboat<br /> <br /> A lifeboat service has been present in St Abbs since 1911, established after the tragic wreck of the Danish steamer Alfred Erlandsen in 1907, where all 17 crew members were lost due to delays in rescue efforts from nearby stations. Originally operated by the RNLI (Royal National Lifeboat Institution), the station was closed by them on September 8, 2015, after 104 years, despite local campaigns to keep it open. The community responded strongly, and with significant support—including a major donation from local company Tunnock's (the famous Scottish biscuit makers)—the service was relaunched as an independent operation. The current inshore lifeboat is named Thomas Tunnock in honor of that support, and it's noted as one of the fastest in the UK, capable of speeds up to 40 knots.<br /> <br /> HFF Feel free to enlarge and thanks for your time</div> Roger (Grisly) https://www.ipernity.com/doc/grisleyreg/53037072 tag:ipernity.com,2025-08-03,doc-53037072 Sun, 03 Aug 2025 18:49:44 +0000 2024-07-18T12:59:58+01:00 nobody@ipernity.com (Roger (Grisly)) <p class="who"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/home/grisleyreg">Roger (Grisly)</a> has posted:</p><p class="preview"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/doc/grisleyreg/53037072"><img src="https://cdn.ipernity.com/200/70/72/53037072.f6205e31.240.jpg?r2" width="240" height="158" alt=""/></a></p><div class="description">A sunny North Sea and the small harbour at Staxigoe, located 2 miles east of Wick on the north-eastern coast of the former county of Caithness,<br /> The few boats that still work from the harbour fish mainly for Crab and Lobster, <br /> <br /> The unusual name is Norse and loosely translates to "inlet of the stack"<br /> <br /> A very slight deviation from the main road and missed by many dashing past on the way to John O'Groats and the "North Coast 500 route!<br /> <br /> Worth a look in large if the site will allow!<br /> <br /> HBM and a lovely week to all!</div> Blue Bench with a view, <p class="who"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/home/grisleyreg">Roger (Grisly)</a> has posted:</p><p class="preview"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/doc/grisleyreg/53037072"><img src="https://cdn.ipernity.com/200/70/72/53037072.f6205e31.240.jpg?r2" width="240" height="158" alt=""/></a></p><div class="description">A sunny North Sea and the small harbour at Staxigoe, located 2 miles east of Wick on the north-eastern coast of the former county of Caithness,<br /> The few boats that still work from the harbour fish mainly for Crab and Lobster, <br /> <br /> The unusual name is Norse and loosely translates to "inlet of the stack"<br /> <br /> A very slight deviation from the main road and missed by many dashing past on the way to John O'Groats and the "North Coast 500 route!<br /> <br /> Worth a look in large if the site will allow!<br /> <br /> HBM and a lovely week to all!</div> Roger (Grisly) https://www.ipernity.com/doc/grisleyreg/52937950 tag:ipernity.com,2025-05-19,doc-52937950 Mon, 19 May 2025 20:00:39 +0000 2025-05-15T14:37:46+01:00 nobody@ipernity.com (Roger (Grisly)) <p class="who"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/home/grisleyreg">Roger (Grisly)</a> has posted:</p><p class="preview"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/doc/grisleyreg/52937950"><img src="https://cdn.ipernity.com/200/79/50/52937950.61bf32f4.240.jpg?r2" width="240" height="160" alt=""/></a></p><div class="description">The water marks on the harbour entrance walls show the huge tidal range at this part of the Bristol channel, a large view may show this better,<br /> <br /> Entry is not possible to the harbour in strong onshore winds. Be very aware that there is a tidal range of 10 metres at Springs and 5 metres, at Neaps, ( from Mariners notes)<br /> <br /> This is the second or third highest tidal range in the world! <br /> <br /> HWW! and nice second half of the week!</div> Tide Marks, <p class="who"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/home/grisleyreg">Roger (Grisly)</a> has posted:</p><p class="preview"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/doc/grisleyreg/52937950"><img src="https://cdn.ipernity.com/200/79/50/52937950.61bf32f4.240.jpg?r2" width="240" height="160" alt=""/></a></p><div class="description">The water marks on the harbour entrance walls show the huge tidal range at this part of the Bristol channel, a large view may show this better,<br /> <br /> Entry is not possible to the harbour in strong onshore winds. Be very aware that there is a tidal range of 10 metres at Springs and 5 metres, at Neaps, ( from Mariners notes)<br /> <br /> This is the second or third highest tidal range in the world! <br /> <br /> HWW! and nice second half of the week!</div> Roger (Grisly) https://www.ipernity.com/doc/grisleyreg/52722372 tag:ipernity.com,2024-12-15,doc-52722372 Sun, 15 Dec 2024 19:23:55 +0000 2018-02-15T11:40:05+00:00 nobody@ipernity.com (Roger (Grisly)) <p class="who"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/home/grisleyreg">Roger (Grisly)</a> has posted:</p><p class="preview"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/doc/grisleyreg/52722372"><img src="https://cdn.ipernity.com/200/23/72/52722372.b30aae6a.240.jpg?r2" width="240" height="160" alt=""/></a></p><div class="description">Porlock Weir , West Somerset, on the Bristol Channel Coast, where Exmoor meets the sea,<br /> <br /> Few takers for the seating as it is still February with a coastal chill in the air! HBM!<br /> <br /> May I suggest a large view for details!</div> Waiting for the tide. <p class="who"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/home/grisleyreg">Roger (Grisly)</a> has posted:</p><p class="preview"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/doc/grisleyreg/52722372"><img src="https://cdn.ipernity.com/200/23/72/52722372.b30aae6a.240.jpg?r2" width="240" height="160" alt=""/></a></p><div class="description">Porlock Weir , West Somerset, on the Bristol Channel Coast, where Exmoor meets the sea,<br /> <br /> Few takers for the seating as it is still February with a coastal chill in the air! HBM!<br /> <br /> May I suggest a large view for details!</div> Roger (Grisly) https://www.ipernity.com/doc/grisleyreg/52719656 tag:ipernity.com,2024-12-12,doc-52719656 Thu, 12 Dec 2024 20:30:50 +0000 2018-06-27T19:44:08+00:00 nobody@ipernity.com (Roger (Grisly)) <p class="who"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/home/grisleyreg">Roger (Grisly)</a> has posted:</p><p class="preview"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/doc/grisleyreg/52719656"><img src="https://cdn.ipernity.com/200/96/56/52719656.ab6a0290.240.jpg?r2" width="240" height="160" alt=""/></a></p><div class="description">A sunny June afternoon As the Caledonian-McBrain (cal-mac) ferry "Loch Fyne" arrives at the mainland port of Mallaig, after a 30minute journey form Armadale on the Isle of Skye.<br /> <br /> "Loch Fyne" has a capicity of 200 passengers and 36 cars,<br /> <br /> Having driven The Road to the Isles from Fort William were waiting to drive aboard for a pleasant trip across the Sound of Sleat and a few days on the island!<br /> <br /> HFF and a great weekend!</div> Island Link! <p class="who"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/home/grisleyreg">Roger (Grisly)</a> has posted:</p><p class="preview"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/doc/grisleyreg/52719656"><img src="https://cdn.ipernity.com/200/96/56/52719656.ab6a0290.240.jpg?r2" width="240" height="160" alt=""/></a></p><div class="description">A sunny June afternoon As the Caledonian-McBrain (cal-mac) ferry "Loch Fyne" arrives at the mainland port of Mallaig, after a 30minute journey form Armadale on the Isle of Skye.<br /> <br /> "Loch Fyne" has a capicity of 200 passengers and 36 cars,<br /> <br /> Having driven The Road to the Isles from Fort William were waiting to drive aboard for a pleasant trip across the Sound of Sleat and a few days on the island!<br /> <br /> HFF and a great weekend!</div> Roger (Grisly) https://www.ipernity.com/doc/grisleyreg/52694056 tag:ipernity.com,2024-11-14,doc-52694056 Thu, 14 Nov 2024 20:18:58 +0000 2021-09-21T14:29:08+00:00 nobody@ipernity.com (Roger (Grisly)) <p class="who"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/home/grisleyreg">Roger (Grisly)</a> has posted:</p><p class="preview"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/doc/grisleyreg/52694056"><img src="https://cdn.ipernity.com/200/40/56/52694056.ed77967f.240.jpg?r2" width="240" height="136" alt=""/></a></p><div class="description">The town end of the large harbour at Girvan, South Ayshire, showing the trawler Argonaut on the shipyard slipway, and the RNLI lifeboat mooring center of image.<br /> <br /> The spire on the left is the North Parish Church and the right hand tower is Stumpy Jail, it was built in 1827. It has survived 2 World Wars and is still standing as a tribute to the craftsmanship of its Victorian Builders.<br /> <br /> In 16.9 format therefor a large view will probably be required for detail, HFF and a good weekend.</div> Spires and Turbines. <p class="who"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/home/grisleyreg">Roger (Grisly)</a> has posted:</p><p class="preview"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/doc/grisleyreg/52694056"><img src="https://cdn.ipernity.com/200/40/56/52694056.ed77967f.240.jpg?r2" width="240" height="136" alt=""/></a></p><div class="description">The town end of the large harbour at Girvan, South Ayshire, showing the trawler Argonaut on the shipyard slipway, and the RNLI lifeboat mooring center of image.<br /> <br /> The spire on the left is the North Parish Church and the right hand tower is Stumpy Jail, it was built in 1827. It has survived 2 World Wars and is still standing as a tribute to the craftsmanship of its Victorian Builders.<br /> <br /> In 16.9 format therefor a large view will probably be required for detail, HFF and a good weekend.</div> Roger (Grisly) https://www.ipernity.com/doc/grisleyreg/52633648 tag:ipernity.com,2024-09-17,doc-52633648 Tue, 17 Sep 2024 12:24:08 +0000 2024-02-12T15:59:25+01:00 nobody@ipernity.com (Roger (Grisly)) <p class="who"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/home/grisleyreg">Roger (Grisly)</a> has posted:</p><p class="preview"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/doc/grisleyreg/52633648"><img src="https://cdn.ipernity.com/200/36/48/52633648.404eaaaa.240.jpg?r2" width="240" height="160" alt=""/></a></p><div class="description">Burnham Lower Light through the light mist of a September evening.<br /> Bridgwater Bay at Burnham on Sea with the lower lighthouse on the beach and the slipway used to launch rescue hovercraft and lifeboats during higher tides, These are launched from the beach at low tide.<br /> This is just a small part of the six mile (9.6km) beach between Burnham and Brean down !<br /> <br /> Note 1, Brean Down is a promontory off the coast of Somerset, England, standing 318 feet high and extending 1+1⁄2 miles into the Bristol Channel<br /> <br /> Note 2, St Mary’s Church in Berrow, (known as the church of the dunes)<br /> <br /> HWW! ,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,and a large view recommended!</div> Misty Evening, (2 notes) <p class="who"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/home/grisleyreg">Roger (Grisly)</a> has posted:</p><p class="preview"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/doc/grisleyreg/52633648"><img src="https://cdn.ipernity.com/200/36/48/52633648.404eaaaa.240.jpg?r2" width="240" height="160" alt=""/></a></p><div class="description">Burnham Lower Light through the light mist of a September evening.<br /> Bridgwater Bay at Burnham on Sea with the lower lighthouse on the beach and the slipway used to launch rescue hovercraft and lifeboats during higher tides, These are launched from the beach at low tide.<br /> This is just a small part of the six mile (9.6km) beach between Burnham and Brean down !<br /> <br /> Note 1, Brean Down is a promontory off the coast of Somerset, England, standing 318 feet high and extending 1+1⁄2 miles into the Bristol Channel<br /> <br /> Note 2, St Mary’s Church in Berrow, (known as the church of the dunes)<br /> <br /> HWW! ,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,and a large view recommended!</div> Roger (Grisly) https://www.ipernity.com/doc/grisleyreg/52602780 tag:ipernity.com,2024-08-20,doc-52602780 Tue, 20 Aug 2024 17:43:27 +0000 2015-06-14T21:18:25+01:00 nobody@ipernity.com (Roger (Grisly)) <p class="who"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/home/grisleyreg">Roger (Grisly)</a> has posted:</p><p class="preview"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/doc/grisleyreg/52602780"><img src="https://cdn.ipernity.com/200/27/80/52602780.2afcf812.240.jpg?r2" width="240" height="154" alt=""/></a></p><div class="description">The beach, the Sea wall and slipway across the harbour at Portpatrick, on a beautiful August evening.<br /> <br /> Portpatrick was the original port for the mail boats to Ireland,<br /> <br /> HWW! And a large view, perhaps.</div> Golden Sunset, HWW! <p class="who"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/home/grisleyreg">Roger (Grisly)</a> has posted:</p><p class="preview"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/doc/grisleyreg/52602780"><img src="https://cdn.ipernity.com/200/27/80/52602780.2afcf812.240.jpg?r2" width="240" height="154" alt=""/></a></p><div class="description">The beach, the Sea wall and slipway across the harbour at Portpatrick, on a beautiful August evening.<br /> <br /> Portpatrick was the original port for the mail boats to Ireland,<br /> <br /> HWW! And a large view, perhaps.</div> Roger (Grisly) https://www.ipernity.com/doc/grisleyreg/52584636 tag:ipernity.com,2024-08-09,doc-52584636 Fri, 09 Aug 2024 19:13:27 +0000 2017-09-25T12:09:43+01:00 nobody@ipernity.com (Roger (Grisly)) <p class="who"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/home/grisleyreg">Roger (Grisly)</a> has posted:</p><p class="preview"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/doc/grisleyreg/52584636"><img src="https://cdn.ipernity.com/200/46/36/52584636.a2f066e6.240.jpg?r2" width="240" height="159" alt=""/></a></p><div class="description">Stromferry Slipway, There is no ferry any more, however when a rockfall closed the A890 near Strathcarron Tunnel this was used to ferry cars and foot passenger across from Strome until the rocks were stabilised many weeks later. The vessel used was the boat from the Glenelg ferry during it closed season.</div> Loch Caron <p class="who"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/home/grisleyreg">Roger (Grisly)</a> has posted:</p><p class="preview"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/doc/grisleyreg/52584636"><img src="https://cdn.ipernity.com/200/46/36/52584636.a2f066e6.240.jpg?r2" width="240" height="159" alt=""/></a></p><div class="description">Stromferry Slipway, There is no ferry any more, however when a rockfall closed the A890 near Strathcarron Tunnel this was used to ferry cars and foot passenger across from Strome until the rocks were stabilised many weeks later. The vessel used was the boat from the Glenelg ferry during it closed season.</div> Roger (Grisly) https://www.ipernity.com/doc/grisleyreg/52554974 tag:ipernity.com,2024-07-22,doc-52554974 Mon, 22 Jul 2024 20:36:47 +0000 2012-06-26T14:48:23+01:00 nobody@ipernity.com (Roger (Grisly)) <p class="who"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/home/grisleyreg">Roger (Grisly)</a> has posted:</p><p class="preview"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/doc/grisleyreg/52554974"><img src="https://cdn.ipernity.com/200/49/74/52554974.a2e12056.240.jpg?r2" width="240" height="135" alt=""/></a></p><div class="description">I have been unable to post the images intended for today North Coast 500 group,<br /> Instead, a series of three from one of the many attractive little harbours along the Caithness and Sutherland Coast,<br /> These are old images from Sandside harbour, Caithness</div> Sandside Harbour 2 <p class="who"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/home/grisleyreg">Roger (Grisly)</a> has posted:</p><p class="preview"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/doc/grisleyreg/52554974"><img src="https://cdn.ipernity.com/200/49/74/52554974.a2e12056.240.jpg?r2" width="240" height="135" alt=""/></a></p><div class="description">I have been unable to post the images intended for today North Coast 500 group,<br /> Instead, a series of three from one of the many attractive little harbours along the Caithness and Sutherland Coast,<br /> These are old images from Sandside harbour, Caithness</div> Roger (Grisly) https://www.ipernity.com/doc/grisleyreg/52340074 tag:ipernity.com,2024-03-07,doc-52340074 Thu, 07 Mar 2024 21:00:27 +0000 2024-02-12T16:08:33+00:00 nobody@ipernity.com (Roger (Grisly)) <p class="who"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/home/grisleyreg">Roger (Grisly)</a> has posted:</p><p class="preview"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/doc/grisleyreg/52340074"><img src="https://cdn.ipernity.com/200/00/74/52340074.9a1413e8.240.jpg?r2" width="240" height="135" alt=""/></a></p><div class="description">A pleasant mid-February afternoon at Burnham on Sea on the Somerset coast, The low tide has emptied Bridgwater Bay leaving the sandy 7-mile beaches to the dog walkers and sand castle builders.<br /> The image also features Britain's shortest pier, built in 1911 at just 100ft (ca. 30 metres) long.<br /> <br /> Shot in 16.9 format, so a large view please,,,,,,, HFF and a great weekend to all!</div> February Coastal <p class="who"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/home/grisleyreg">Roger (Grisly)</a> has posted:</p><p class="preview"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/doc/grisleyreg/52340074"><img src="https://cdn.ipernity.com/200/00/74/52340074.9a1413e8.240.jpg?r2" width="240" height="135" alt=""/></a></p><div class="description">A pleasant mid-February afternoon at Burnham on Sea on the Somerset coast, The low tide has emptied Bridgwater Bay leaving the sandy 7-mile beaches to the dog walkers and sand castle builders.<br /> The image also features Britain's shortest pier, built in 1911 at just 100ft (ca. 30 metres) long.<br /> <br /> Shot in 16.9 format, so a large view please,,,,,,, HFF and a great weekend to all!</div> Roger (Grisly) https://www.ipernity.com/doc/grisleyreg/52324616 tag:ipernity.com,2024-02-15,doc-52324616 Thu, 15 Feb 2024 20:45:08 +0000 2023-05-14T14:18:18+00:00 nobody@ipernity.com (Roger (Grisly)) <p class="who"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/home/grisleyreg">Roger (Grisly)</a> has posted:</p><p class="preview"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/doc/grisleyreg/52324616"><img src="https://cdn.ipernity.com/200/46/16/52324616.57bae043.240.jpg?r2" width="240" height="135" alt=""/></a></p><div class="description">Calmac Ferry “Loch Strivan" waits for its turn to cross the harbour for the Oban ferry terminal before the afternoon run to the Isle of Lismore,<br /> St. Columba’s Cathedral is just behind the ferry,<br /> <br /> Image shot in 16.9 format, so a large view would be appreciated, HFF and a nice weekend!</div> Red Roofs, <p class="who"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/home/grisleyreg">Roger (Grisly)</a> has posted:</p><p class="preview"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/doc/grisleyreg/52324616"><img src="https://cdn.ipernity.com/200/46/16/52324616.57bae043.240.jpg?r2" width="240" height="135" alt=""/></a></p><div class="description">Calmac Ferry “Loch Strivan" waits for its turn to cross the harbour for the Oban ferry terminal before the afternoon run to the Isle of Lismore,<br /> St. Columba’s Cathedral is just behind the ferry,<br /> <br /> Image shot in 16.9 format, so a large view would be appreciated, HFF and a nice weekend!</div> Roger (Grisly) https://www.ipernity.com/doc/grisleyreg/52322646 tag:ipernity.com,2024-02-13,doc-52322646 Tue, 13 Feb 2024 21:09:11 +0000 2024-02-12T15:59:38+00:00 nobody@ipernity.com (Roger (Grisly)) <p class="who"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/home/grisleyreg">Roger (Grisly)</a> has posted:</p><p class="preview"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/doc/grisleyreg/52322646"><img src="https://cdn.ipernity.com/200/26/46/52322646.79971de6.240.jpg?r2" width="240" height="160" alt=""/></a></p><div class="description">Bridgwater Bay and a gap in the Sea Wall allows access to the beach at Burnham on Sea. This wall was built in1988 as replacement to the previous storm damaged structure,<br /> The bay has the second-highest tidal range in the world, up to 36 feet (ca. 11 metres) and at very low tide the sea can recede 1.5 miles (2.41 km) ,<br /> <br /> The curved waterway left of image is the mouth of the River Parrett.<br /> <br /> The lower lighthouse, in the distance, was built in 1832 and is a grade 2 listed structure,<br /> <br /> HWW and a large view please!</div> Sea Wall, <p class="who"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/home/grisleyreg">Roger (Grisly)</a> has posted:</p><p class="preview"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/doc/grisleyreg/52322646"><img src="https://cdn.ipernity.com/200/26/46/52322646.79971de6.240.jpg?r2" width="240" height="160" alt=""/></a></p><div class="description">Bridgwater Bay and a gap in the Sea Wall allows access to the beach at Burnham on Sea. This wall was built in1988 as replacement to the previous storm damaged structure,<br /> The bay has the second-highest tidal range in the world, up to 36 feet (ca. 11 metres) and at very low tide the sea can recede 1.5 miles (2.41 km) ,<br /> <br /> The curved waterway left of image is the mouth of the River Parrett.<br /> <br /> The lower lighthouse, in the distance, was built in 1832 and is a grade 2 listed structure,<br /> <br /> HWW and a large view please!</div> Roger (Grisly) https://www.ipernity.com/doc/grisleyreg/52279700 tag:ipernity.com,2024-01-16,doc-52279700 Tue, 16 Jan 2024 21:14:39 +0000 2024-01-10T15:22:08+00:00 nobody@ipernity.com (Roger (Grisly)) <p class="who"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/home/grisleyreg">Roger (Grisly)</a> has posted:</p><p class="preview"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/doc/grisleyreg/52279700"><img src="https://cdn.ipernity.com/200/97/00/52279700.2b87b635.240.jpg?r2" width="240" height="160" alt=""/></a></p><div class="description">The flag of Somerset fluttering in a strong and cold winter breeze while being flown from the Harbour Wall at Minehead,<br /> <br /> Large for detail please, HWW!</div> The County Flag! <p class="who"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/home/grisleyreg">Roger (Grisly)</a> has posted:</p><p class="preview"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/doc/grisleyreg/52279700"><img src="https://cdn.ipernity.com/200/97/00/52279700.2b87b635.240.jpg?r2" width="240" height="160" alt=""/></a></p><div class="description">The flag of Somerset fluttering in a strong and cold winter breeze while being flown from the Harbour Wall at Minehead,<br /> <br /> Large for detail please, HWW!</div> Roger (Grisly) https://www.ipernity.com/doc/grisleyreg/52035176 tag:ipernity.com,2023-07-23,doc-52035176 Sun, 23 Jul 2023 19:46:34 +0000 2023-05-16T15:44:35+01:00 nobody@ipernity.com (Roger (Grisly)) <p class="who"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/home/grisleyreg">Roger (Grisly)</a> has posted:</p><p class="preview"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/doc/grisleyreg/52035176"><img src="https://cdn.ipernity.com/200/51/76/52035176.beeb9f61.240.jpg?r2" width="240" height="156" alt=""/></a></p><div class="description">A look across the Lynn of Lorne to the Island of Mull on a sunny May afternoon at Ganavan, Oban,<br /> <br /> HBM and a good week to all. I prefer the view large,<br /> <br /> HBM and a good week to all</div> Looking West <p class="who"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/home/grisleyreg">Roger (Grisly)</a> has posted:</p><p class="preview"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/doc/grisleyreg/52035176"><img src="https://cdn.ipernity.com/200/51/76/52035176.beeb9f61.240.jpg?r2" width="240" height="156" alt=""/></a></p><div class="description">A look across the Lynn of Lorne to the Island of Mull on a sunny May afternoon at Ganavan, Oban,<br /> <br /> HBM and a good week to all. I prefer the view large,<br /> <br /> HBM and a good week to all</div> Roger (Grisly) https://www.ipernity.com/doc/grisleyreg/51975622 tag:ipernity.com,2023-06-13,doc-51975622 Tue, 13 Jun 2023 18:18:22 +0000 2023-05-14T15:51:51+01:00 nobody@ipernity.com (Roger (Grisly)) <p class="who"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/home/grisleyreg">Roger (Grisly)</a> has posted:</p><p class="preview"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/doc/grisleyreg/51975622"><img src="https://cdn.ipernity.com/200/56/22/51975622.b555358a.240.jpg?r2" width="240" height="160" alt=""/></a></p><div class="description">On the left the Isle of Seil which is one of the Slate Islands* and across the fast flowing narrows is the mainland at Clachan.<br /> The short pier and slipway in the image foreground was I assume for the ferry which ran before a bridge was built in the late 18th century, This is now known as the Bridge over the Atlantic.<br /> <br /> *The Slate Islands are an island group in the Inner Hebrides, lying immediately off the west coast of Scotland, north of Jura and southwest of Oban. The main islands are Seil, Easdale, Luing, Shuna, Torsa and Belnahua. Slates quarried here were exported all over the world,<br /> <br /> HWW to one and all.</div> Seil Sound and Narrows, <p class="who"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/home/grisleyreg">Roger (Grisly)</a> has posted:</p><p class="preview"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/doc/grisleyreg/51975622"><img src="https://cdn.ipernity.com/200/56/22/51975622.b555358a.240.jpg?r2" width="240" height="160" alt=""/></a></p><div class="description">On the left the Isle of Seil which is one of the Slate Islands* and across the fast flowing narrows is the mainland at Clachan.<br /> The short pier and slipway in the image foreground was I assume for the ferry which ran before a bridge was built in the late 18th century, This is now known as the Bridge over the Atlantic.<br /> <br /> *The Slate Islands are an island group in the Inner Hebrides, lying immediately off the west coast of Scotland, north of Jura and southwest of Oban. The main islands are Seil, Easdale, Luing, Shuna, Torsa and Belnahua. Slates quarried here were exported all over the world,<br /> <br /> HWW to one and all.</div> Roger (Grisly) https://www.ipernity.com/doc/grisleyreg/51957352 tag:ipernity.com,2023-06-10,doc-51957352 Sat, 10 Jun 2023 14:07:43 +0000 2023-05-07T15:39:28+01:00 nobody@ipernity.com (Roger (Grisly)) <p class="who"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/home/grisleyreg">Roger (Grisly)</a> has posted:</p><p class="preview"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/doc/grisleyreg/51957352"><img src="https://cdn.ipernity.com/200/73/52/51957352.766b73a1.240.jpg?r2" width="240" height="160" alt=""/></a></p><div class="description">Sea mist arrived with the incoming tide to provide this mood at the harbour at Crail in Fife,<br /> Lobster baskets as seen in the image are called creels, so we have a creel at Crail.<br /> <br /> A large view will I'm sure be rewarding, HBM and a good week to all.<br /> <br /> Finally, a little relaxing piano music, Misty, <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s-UjwvJ0eeA" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">www.youtube.com/watch?v=s-UjwvJ0eeA</a></div> Harbour Mood. <p class="who"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/home/grisleyreg">Roger (Grisly)</a> has posted:</p><p class="preview"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/doc/grisleyreg/51957352"><img src="https://cdn.ipernity.com/200/73/52/51957352.766b73a1.240.jpg?r2" width="240" height="160" alt=""/></a></p><div class="description">Sea mist arrived with the incoming tide to provide this mood at the harbour at Crail in Fife,<br /> Lobster baskets as seen in the image are called creels, so we have a creel at Crail.<br /> <br /> A large view will I'm sure be rewarding, HBM and a good week to all.<br /> <br /> Finally, a little relaxing piano music, Misty, <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s-UjwvJ0eeA" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">www.youtube.com/watch?v=s-UjwvJ0eeA</a></div> Roger (Grisly) https://www.ipernity.com/doc/grisleyreg/51734444 tag:ipernity.com,2023-02-25,doc-51734444 Sat, 25 Feb 2023 09:22:30 +0000 2023-01-02T15:01:54+00:00 nobody@ipernity.com (Roger (Grisly)) <p class="who"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/home/grisleyreg">Roger (Grisly)</a> has posted:</p><p class="preview"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/doc/grisleyreg/51734444"><img src="https://cdn.ipernity.com/200/44/44/51734444.dd22e7f5.240.jpg?r2" width="240" height="158" alt=""/></a></p><div class="description">Looks like a family outing to the coast for New Year, this is the slipway used by the emergency services, RNLI Lifeboats, the BARB rescue hovercraft and coastguard services,<br /> Bridgwater Bay, the River Parrett, and the coastline through to Weston super Mare can be treacherous to the unwary who can be caught out both by tidal speed and sinking sands.<br /> <br /> I prefer the image large</div> Waters Edge <p class="who"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/home/grisleyreg">Roger (Grisly)</a> has posted:</p><p class="preview"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/doc/grisleyreg/51734444"><img src="https://cdn.ipernity.com/200/44/44/51734444.dd22e7f5.240.jpg?r2" width="240" height="158" alt=""/></a></p><div class="description">Looks like a family outing to the coast for New Year, this is the slipway used by the emergency services, RNLI Lifeboats, the BARB rescue hovercraft and coastguard services,<br /> Bridgwater Bay, the River Parrett, and the coastline through to Weston super Mare can be treacherous to the unwary who can be caught out both by tidal speed and sinking sands.<br /> <br /> I prefer the image large</div> Roger (Grisly) https://www.ipernity.com/doc/grisleyreg/51201422 tag:ipernity.com,2022-02-23,doc-51201422 Wed, 23 Feb 2022 19:06:00 +0000 2021-09-21T14:38:04+00:00 nobody@ipernity.com (Roger (Grisly)) <p class="who"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/home/grisleyreg">Roger (Grisly)</a> has posted:</p><p class="preview"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/doc/grisleyreg/51201422"><img src="https://cdn.ipernity.com/200/14/22/51201422.2b15f6ce.240.jpg?r2" width="240" height="160" alt=""/></a></p><div class="description">The wooden trawler "Freebird" under extensive overhaul at Alexander Noble & Sons Limited, Girvan, Scotland, Unable to find any information on the trawler so she may have had a name change.<br /> The River in the foreground is "Girvan Water" and the image is taken form a pontoon adjacent to the Lifeboat Station.<br /> HFF and a good weekend to everyone.<br /> <br /> A large view may be better and see pip for a closer view.</div> Freebird & pip <p class="who"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/home/grisleyreg">Roger (Grisly)</a> has posted:</p><p class="preview"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/doc/grisleyreg/51201422"><img src="https://cdn.ipernity.com/200/14/22/51201422.2b15f6ce.240.jpg?r2" width="240" height="160" alt=""/></a></p><div class="description">The wooden trawler "Freebird" under extensive overhaul at Alexander Noble & Sons Limited, Girvan, Scotland, Unable to find any information on the trawler so she may have had a name change.<br /> The River in the foreground is "Girvan Water" and the image is taken form a pontoon adjacent to the Lifeboat Station.<br /> HFF and a good weekend to everyone.<br /> <br /> A large view may be better and see pip for a closer view.</div> Roger (Grisly) https://www.ipernity.com/doc/grisleyreg/50963226 tag:ipernity.com,2021-09-09,doc-50963226 Thu, 09 Sep 2021 19:25:05 +0000 2019-06-21T10:10:32+01:00 nobody@ipernity.com (Roger (Grisly)) <p class="who"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/home/grisleyreg">Roger (Grisly)</a> has posted:</p><p class="preview"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/doc/grisleyreg/50963226"><img src="https://cdn.ipernity.com/200/32/26/50963226.7011b020.240.jpg?r2" width="240" height="129" alt=""/></a></p><div class="description">An image from Loch Carron and the beautiful village of Plockton,<br /> Loch Carron is a sea loch on the west coast of Ross and Cromarty in the Scottish Highlands,<br /> <br /> Another image in 16.9 format so a large view could be rewarding.</div> Flat Calm HFF <p class="who"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/home/grisleyreg">Roger (Grisly)</a> has posted:</p><p class="preview"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/doc/grisleyreg/50963226"><img src="https://cdn.ipernity.com/200/32/26/50963226.7011b020.240.jpg?r2" width="240" height="129" alt=""/></a></p><div class="description">An image from Loch Carron and the beautiful village of Plockton,<br /> Loch Carron is a sea loch on the west coast of Ross and Cromarty in the Scottish Highlands,<br /> <br /> Another image in 16.9 format so a large view could be rewarding.</div> Roger (Grisly)