We're so lucky where we live.
So lucky to have miles upon miles of glorious coastline; swathes of golden sand, mounds of perfectly elliptical pebbles, an abundance of rock pools populated with crazy creatures, and a vast tidal range allowing for hours spent on the beach.
Enjoying childhood.
After a frenetic two hours spent hunting down clues in a local pick-your-own fruit farm, on a whimsy we ventured to 'mummy's favourite beach'; Southerndown.
Everything about the beach is wonderful: the yellow-grey, unique Celtic cliffs formed from sedimentary rock of limestone, shale and sandstone; the bank of blue lias rocks which have to be clambered over to reach the grey pebbles, and further out the golden sand. There are rockpools galore, dips in the sand filled with sea water warmed during the course of the day which make for wonderful paddling pools for young children, and the only sounds are those of families having fun, and birds on the rockfaces. It's truly peaceful, probably my favourite beach in the locality.
Mid-afternoon on Easter Monday was scorching, certainly warm enough for a young man to remove his jeans, socks and shoes and paddle. Definitely warm enough for sandcastle building. But in the words of The Boy, the water was, "Blummin' cold!"
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Linking up to Flashback Friday, Country Kids, Let Kids be Kids and Outdoor Play Party
What a perfect day! That last photo of The Boy is just beautiful, what a wonderful expression on his face, he looks so happy 🙂 #CountryKids
I love these pictures ! Makes me want to head to the seaside now x
Lovely post and that last photo is especially fab! I wish we live nearer to the beach! #CountryKids
I can well understand your love affair with beaches and it's a perfect playground for children to have fun and explore. Lovely photos of the boy having a great time and being very brave paddling in the water too. Thanks for linking up and sharing with Country Kids.
I too love beaches in all weather's. So glad you had a super Easter and such beautiful photos to share with us all. Much love Hayley x
That is a fab beach, looks so idyllic & that last photo is stunning xxx Thanks a million for your support as always.
Wonderful. Looks amazing x
The last photo says it all. It was a fun day =) #countrykids
What a lovely beach!
Gorgeous photos of what looks like a wonderful day at the beach, The Boy looks like he had lots of fun x
What a lovely beach. Rock pools are the best for fun I think, I remember them from my own childhood fun. Lovely pics.
Thanks for linking #LetKidsBeKids
Mr cool having fun at the beach! Love it.
it does look like a owbnderful beach – a haven from all the hustles, bustles and stresses of your everyday life. i also love that you went there on a whim – the best times are had on those.
he looks so grown up in these photos and i really adore the final one , it is really lovely of him x
thank you for linking up too x
I know I always say this and its a bit odd considering I've not met him in real life but The Boy looks like he's had a growth spurt!! Your beach looks gorgeous, I'm a bit envious as the closest one to us is very murky and bleurgh Blackpool.
I love days at the beach and clearly your son does too. What a lovely way to spend Easter monday.
beaches are such wonderful places, where the imagination can run riot and all sorts of games can be played. I bet the water is blummin cold but it does not seem to deter them does it?
Beaches are perfect play, learning, relaxing, calming, exciting, peaceful places. Your last shot captures it all! #letkidsbekids #countrykids #outdoorplayparty 🙂
Your photos are beautiful! Thanks for linking them up to the Outdoor Play Party 🙂 A new one opens tomorrow if you want to join us.