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Ryhope Beach Photos

Tyne and Wear, England

Ryhope Beach South (towards Seaham)

Uploader's Comments

Extreme coastal erosion with minimal sand banks in evidence.
Predominance of large rocks being deposited at the cliff face and
denuded by wave action.

Uploaded by Phil Oliver on 20 August 2011

Creative Commons License Photo © Phil Oliver, 20 August 2011. Licensed for reuse under this Creative Commons licence

Location: Ryhope, Sunderland

Location type: Urban

OS Grid: NZ416529

Coordinates: 54°52'8"N 1°21'6"W

Mapcode: GBR MD04.3B

What 3 Words: edgy.hung.beside

Coordinates and location codes are for an approximate mid-point of the beach, and may not reflect the best access point or the most popular part of the beach.

Country: England

Local Authority: Sunderland

Nearest postcode: SR2 0PN

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'Ryhope Beach South (towards Seaham)' - a photo of Ryhope Beach

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