Whenever we go walking on our north east England coastline, we keep an idle eye open for sea glass. Usually it’s in milky soft hues, but bottle green and turquoise are not unknown . The little chap above had us well fooled. He’d obviously swum out of a child’s bucket, to twinkle up at us from the beach.
I won’t be walking with you next week, so I’m determined to leave you with some sunny images. Last week was a little glum, wasn’t it?
The other half wanders through the shot, distracting me from getting a level horizon. The one below is better. (and minus my shadow!)
The tide was advancing rapidly that day, and I had to do my famous teetering on rocks act, camera stowed safely in my pocket. Why is it that he has so much better a sense of balance? He kindly came back to hold my hand, or we might never have got there.
It’s a coastline with an industrial past, so the rocks are always interestingly speckled and battered. And there’s the sea glass to enjoy.
Not forgetting the occasional sea monster! There’s one structure that always draws the eye. Rotting timbers and frayed stumps simply add to the appeal of the magnificent remnants of Steetley Magnesite’s pier.
I never tire of shooting it, from all angles. The last shot is a good example of convergence, isn’t it? Sonel pointed one out to me the other day. If you’re looking for photographic skill combined with creativity, hers is a great place to visit.
At this point you have a choice. So long as the tide cooperates you can carry on along the craggy coastline, towards Crimdon Dene.
Sometimes the wind whips up, swirling the sands around you. Click on the last photo in the gallery above and you’ll be able to make out the pier, in the far distance. We’ve walked quite a way. You can continue through the Dene, catching a bus back down the coast road, or you can retrace your steps along the beach.
Eventually you come back to Hartlepool Headland, with it’s proudly standing town walls. It’s been a safe haven for me for many a long year. Look beyond the harbour, and on the horizon you can just make out the industry along Seal Sands Road, where we went seal spotting last week.
On the Headland, Mary Rowntree’s tearooms have a lovely view across the harbour. But I feel I know you well enough to invite you back to mine. I’ll just pop the kettle on. See you soon!
My posting will be haphazard, to say the least, for the next month. I’m deserting this safe haven for my familiar Algarve one, where I usually switch off from the world and its worries. I hope to have another walk for you on Monday, 25th April, but just a few days after that I will be accompanying Dad to Poland for 2 weeks. Another family visit and lots of smiles.
If, in the meantime, you’d like to share a walk, please feel free to do so, but be aware that I might not be able to share it for a while. Many thanks for your continuing support. As usual, the logo above will take you to my Jo’s Monday walk page.
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SO excited to kick off this week with a walk by Lucile! If you don’t know her, you’re in for a treat (and if you do, you’ll expect the best, and not be disappointed). AND she’s in Portugal!
Walking through Sights and colours of Lisbon
Introducing a blog called MyScribblez next. All scribblers amongst you, please pop over and say ‘hi’ :
Drake likes the ladies, especially in an artful pose :
The scenery around Greenock is a nice surprise. Take a look with Anabel :
You won’t be surprised to find that Jackie likes shopping :
Or that Ellen has a badly behaved dinghy? Maybe it’s been reformed since this post :
Going for a Walk : Coromandel Town (or Coro pies are best)
Smidge has some nice romantic looking photos from the Scottish Borders :
Dryburgh Abbey & The River Tweed
And Susan… how about close encounters with a good-looking cow or two?
Denzil got up at the crack of dawn for this walk, so he deserves your appreciation :
GR571 Stage 4 : Trois-Ponts to Vielsam
And getting me nicely in the mood for the Algarve- thanks a lot, Becky! Your place or mine?
Exploring the Grande Rota do Guadiana
That’s it folks! Thanks again for all the shares and for the pleasure you give me. Take care of yourselves.
restlessjo 
What actually happened to the structure?
You made a great composition of a shot when your other half walked into the distance at the beach! I could almost caption it “Where Man and Nature meets” 🙂
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Thank you! The Steetley Magnesite site is now derelict. Actually new houses are being built on the original site but the pier lingers on.
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Ah I could imagine this as a great scene / shot for an apocalyptic view of the world…
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Have a great time.
http://junkboattravels.blogspot.ca/2016/04/a-walk-along-humber.html
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Thanks darlin! Will share when I’m home xx
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Excellent walk… very chilling, indeed… Also I love the rocks you have found in the way— Great gallery, dear Jo…
happy week and best wishes. Aquileana 😀
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Thanks a lot Aquileana! Wishing you a great week too x
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That’s a lovely place for a walk! And feels so calm! 🙂
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It’s a good beach. All I need is a bit of blue sky x
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Sigh, how beautiful sea landscapes. Colorful rocks are my favorite; I have not then similar.
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It’s a great coastline for beautiful rocks Sartenada. Many thanks for your company x
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Fascinating photos, Jo! Loved all the discoveries you made. Cheers and keep walking! 🙂
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Algarve walking and dodging showers this week Nandini. Thanks for your company.
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Great pix, Jo. I love those rocks — I built a rock wall once, and that’s when I realized how beautiful, varied and complex rocks are. And that driftwood looks like a small dinosaur! Now I have to go figure out why I am recently not seeing your posts. I’ve missed your walks.
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Bless you! WP enjoys playing tricks sometimes. Will catch up with you when I’m home. Hope all’s well with you xx
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Good to see that sun has touched somewhere in the world. 🙂 Still looks a little chilly on the beach. Nevertheless you captured some beautiful images.
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Thanks Otto. It’s even proving hard to find in the Algarve but definitely warmer.
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You find the most interesting things on the beach Jo – I always like beach glass too!
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Thanks Meg. I have a good combination of beaches at hand so I’m very lucky. X
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WEll, that was quite a walk! I love the broken pier. And the sea glass. I haven’t seen sea glass in ages.
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A good breath of fresh air in your lungs now? I’m just playing with lambkins, trying to get my April 25th post ready before I go. A blogger’s work is never done 🙂 🙂
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Loved the walk 🙂 And missing the sun here, this walk quite made up for it 🙂 The seaglass and rocks look so exquisite! For a camera retarded person like me , your photos are nothing short of art!
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Camera retarded must mean that you’re pretty good with words instead. 🙂 It’s currently throwing bucketfuls of water at my windows so it’s quite strange to be looking at these images myself. Many thanks for being so kind. 🙂
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hehe..Yeah I am way better with words than camera, though I am not sure if am “pretty good” 😀 You are welcome and I just wrote what came to my mind. The photos and the place both are really fab.
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I love walking on the beach. I haven’t been on the beach since July or August I think. It’s about time to go soon.
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It is! I’m hoping for an Algarve beach or two in the next week, Cardinal. Many thanks for your visit 🙂
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My pleasure Jo.
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I was gonna yell at you for posting beach images when we are not ready for those quite yet here in Japan, but darn… stunning, creative images, Jo!
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Always happy to oblige with beaches, Rommel. Go ahead and shout 🙂 I’m Algarve bound tomorrow. And thank you! 🙂
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I love walks along the beach. They’re so peaceful! Wonderful pictures – especially the one of the sea monster! Finally, proof that they are out there 🙂
Cheers – Ellen
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You didn’t believe? Shame on you, Ellen! 🙂 Many thanks for your company and the smiles. 🙂
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Wouldn’t like to walk along the pier on a dark night! Might be taking an unexpected dip in the sea!
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Fortunately there is no access to the pier, unless you do some very death defying crawling 🙂 🙂
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beaches are summer coolers…..
an old walk but an interesting one ….https://travtrails.wordpress.com/2016/04/11/sonnets-and-flowers/
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Thank you! I’m just looking at it now. I had a few issues with your comment vanishing but I’ve thwarted WP again (I think 🙂 ) Have a great week! 🙂
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The picture of the sea monster is awesome and I like the pier pictures as well. I understand you’re going on vacation, so enjoy!!! We just got back from a wonderful trip to Kauai and I’d like to share my walk with you. Thanks, Jo, have wonderful time wherever you may go. My weekly ramble: Kalalau trail, Kauai https://coellefornia.me/2016/04/11/my-weekly-ramble-4/
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Thank you very much 🙂 Time is dwindling here in the UK and there always seems too much to do in it, but who can resist a walk? 🙂
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The whole walk was so peaceful and I especially loved those so artistic shots of the pier. Good to see you had Mick to help you over the rocks. Enjoy your time away from the frenetic world of blogging and come back all calm and relaxed. Safe journey Jo my blogging buddy.
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It’s not bad for a local beach, is it, Pauline? When that sun comes out I’m as happy there as anywhere. 🙂 🙂 Thank you so much for your support and friendship. I’ll be back! Love to you and Jack 🙂
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It looks a quiet sort of a beach, no crowds. Do you swim there? Have a lovely time with your family. See you when you get back…
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Swim? In the North Sea? It’s never been known, Pauline! I’m a warm water wimp. Thanks, darlin’. 🙂
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What a beautiful stroll Jo – and I’m a huge fan of sea glass. We found tons of it when we visited Prince Edward Island and it was the first time I’d seen it. Always makes me wonder where it came from and who used it before it ended up in the waves or on the beach. Thanks for sharing and i ABSOLUTELY lovely your pier shots!!
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Many thanks to you, Tina! There are always stories to be found on a beach, aren’t there? I very much appreciate your sharing it with me. 🙂
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Pretty sea glass and as you know I love a beach walk. I shall come back and read it again tomorrow and also browse the comments and other walks. So tired now, my bed is calling me. We did manage a lovely evening walk along the lane tonight (all of five minutes) then decided to nip up the hill to watch the sun set. Magic. I love it. Enjoy your trips if I don’t manage to catch up with you before you leave.
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Just those 5 minutes can transform a day and ‘magic’ away the cares, Jude. 🙂 It’s what you went looking for and I’m so happy for you.
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