Beachy Head is the highest chalk cliff in Britain, rising 531 feet above sea level. Rising to the west of Eastbourne, it is a place of great natural beauty. Sadly it is also one of the top suicide spots in the country. The land abruptly just ends, and while there are fences in some spots, the majority of it is just open, so you really need to take great care not to go too close to the edge.
It is a great place to meet up with friends and when we were there in September, we did just that!
Okay, here is a photo of Richard with his old friends, Dave and Henry. (I mean his mates from way back, not meaning that they are old, heaven forbid!)
I know what you are thinking..."Kay, please don't tell me that you only just met Dave's girlfriend, Sandra and you made her link arms with you and kick up your legs as if you were the Rockettes in New York City?" Well, of course, doesn't everyone?
That's Sarah on the right, she knows me already, she does not look surprised, does she?
Thanks, Sandra, for being a good sport!
(Poor gal, this reminds me of the photo of me with the dog that I had on C's birthday post, remember that one? Where the dog looks like he can't wait to get away from me? Ha!)
See the little speck out on the water? Let's get a bit closer....
Hope you enjoyed Beachy Head! We like to walk up to Beachy Head when we can. We didn't this past time because our time was limited, but we did the last time we were there. Can you see the seafront there with the pier in the distance? That's Eastbourne!
Keep walking, folks! It's easy, just put one foot in front of the other!
Dave & Sandra, Henry and Sarah...Cheers to you, see you next time!
I did enjoy my visit to Beachy Head. I really don't know what else to say because your pictures say it all.
ReplyDeleteIt's even prettier than the photos, a spot that I think has not changed that much in centuries, and there are not too many places you can say that about.
DeleteWonderful pictures, Kay, a great reminder of late summer! The ground up there on Beachy Head looks very dry, but then I think that part of England had similar weather to ours at the time, with no rain for weeks and weeks.
ReplyDeleteIt's lovely to see Richard and his friends, as well as the three ladies all looking relaxed and happy in each other's company.
All of England was very dry while we were there but of course, it didn't seem so to us since our drought in Georgia was so intense!
DeleteWe had such a nice time together! (You might not know this about me but I am NOT a good actress, if I am not enjoying your company, you would know it by my face!)
If you wonder why I would think to lock arms with women and kick my legs up, it is because I used to do that with Richard's Aunt Marjorie in her English garden and I suppose I was thinking of us doing that. Besides, when you are in such beauty, it makes you want to dance and sing! :-)
If i ever get there, you won't have to worry too much about me getting that close to the edge. What a lovely place!
ReplyDeleteI very much agree with you! Once, when we were there on a cold, windswept rainy day, I was determined to get a photo of the lighthouse. I marched very quickly towards the lighthouse and I noticed someone behind me watching me...not thinking too much about it. When I got there, I hooked my arm around one of the fence posts and got my camera out to take a photo. When I looked around, I saw that it was the chaplains who had followed me, making sure I didn't jump over the side! I guess when they saw how firmly I had hold of that fence post, they knew I had a strong will to live!
DeleteBeachy Head is absolutely beautiful. It's a real shame that it has been tarnished by all the suicides. There are some great people who will hang around in the area and talk to anyone who looks like they might be about to try something stupid though.
ReplyDeleteYes! I have seen them (see above reply of mine) and I have also heard them speak to some who look as if they are thinking of jumping. There are always flowers on the edge of the cliff in memory of those who have sadly taken their own lives.
DeleteThanks for the trip to the beach today. It's my favorite place to be. I've never been to England but any beach would do as long as it's warm. Down close to zero degrees here in Ohio!
ReplyDeleteGod bless you! I have seen the photos of your snow, I saw that the USA on Friday had 40 states with winter warnings. Georgia must have been one of the 10!
DeleteBrits are so reserved, aren't they? I'm sure your exuberance was good for Sandra. I'm sure she was NOT at all thinking "bloody Yanks!"
ReplyDeleteHa, ha...no, she would not think that at ALL!!
DeleteOur time in England was my only vacation for the whole year so I have to live it up as much as possible!
Kay, wonderful views. Looks like great fun with friends also. Blessings, xoxo, Susie
ReplyDeleteHey Susie, thank you! Glad we had such a good day to visit Beachy Head, sometimes the wind blows so hard it can knock you down almost! xx
DeleteSuch a pretty part of England, but then we think most of England is gorgeous.
ReplyDeleteI know, I agree, I must drive my in-laws crazy with saying "beautiful" all the time!
DeleteThat was a really great day, let's do it again soon. Happy Christmas to you, Richard & Chris.
ReplyDeleteHey Dave (and SAN-dra, there hope I said it right..it is only DAWG that really confuses you folks!)
DeleteYou can tell we really enjoyed it! Hope to see you both soon. Wishing y'all a Merry Christmas too!
What a pretty area, and what a steep hill! Well worth it though for that spectacular view. Thank you for sharing.
ReplyDeleteIt IS a very steep climb! And just think it would be the very same climb that Lewis Carroll would have done walking up to Beachy Head, he loved it there, he spent 19 summers in Eastbourne and walked to Beachy Head a lot!
DeleteIt is some view!!
Nice photos of very pretty scenery.
ReplyDeleteThanks! You have to know it's great if even I can get a good shot!
DeleteThis place looks like heaven on earth...
ReplyDeleteI hope you have a Merry Christmas :)
It is a gorgeous spot!
DeleteThanks so much for your comment, hope you are happy and enjoying married life and Germany too!
Merry Christmas! :-)
So good to be by the sea!
ReplyDelete"I long to be beside the seaside, I long to be beside the sea". Nothing like it!
DeleteGreat pics! Just around the corner from here where I live is a hang-gliding spot. Many enthusiasts gather there regularly.
ReplyDeleteI didn't mention how windy it can be at Beachy Head but you can see from the hang gliders that they take advantage of it, I loved that first photo that Richard got of one!
DeleteLovely place.
ReplyDeleteIt is an amazing spot!
DeleteLovely part of the country that Kay. I've spent many happy times in the past exploring the south coast and the chalk downs landscape. I'm always fascinated by the little clear ponds and streams you sometimes get in the upland areas.So beautiful to explore. A lucky place to have friends and relations :) Merry Christmas.
ReplyDeleteWe might have walked right past each other!
DeleteIt is a gorgeous area and I am lucky to have relations and friends there. Merry Christmas to you too!
Memories of a very special and happy day in summer! (Today I wonder when I will ever see summer again! I wonder what it felt like...so long ago it seems.) You have a sunny summery spirit yourself, Kay!
ReplyDeleteThe photos of the cold and snow make me so glad I live in Georgia! Ha, I don't know about my sunny spirit, but if you say so! :-)
DeleteI enjoyed your post Kay. I have to admit that I don't ever recall going to Beachy Head.
ReplyDeleteYou should come down to Beachy Head when I am there. Will I make you link arms with me and kick your legs up like the Rockettes? I think it very likely! HA!
DeleteLooks to me like you were all having a super time there with the scenery and friends. What a gorgeous day!
ReplyDeleteIt was gorgeous, wish every day could be like that one!
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