Season: spring
Banff has a town beach, stunning, flat and sandy. It sits to one side of the River Deveron, with Macduff on the opposite hill. There is a harbour at the western end of the beach and a shingle section, as well as rocks. Parking and shops are close by and Banff itself is welcoming, characterful and friendly to visitors.
Archaeology and geology at the beach.
The wonder of the beach for Norman.
The scene at the beach in Banff.
Season: winter
A clear blue sky scene played out above the beach, such a difference from a previous mist-shrouded visit to Downderry beach. The rising tide still hadn’t covered the varied geology on the beach, a constant attraction for regular walkers here. This is a fine beach for a constitutional walk, stretching east for miles from here and west towards nearby Seaton. All the facilities that you might want are nearby too.
A place to reflect for Paul.
Sunshine all the way at Downderry in the winter.
Season: spring
A high tide was imminent as I approached Downderry beach on a misty morning. Although the recent storms had receded, there was still plenty of flotsam and jetsam to be seen, including a mahogany tree stump, carried in from the west. This is a fine strand for an invigorating walk, leading to the east and Whitsand Bay and west towards Seaton. There’s a sea wall path for when the tide is high. The village of Downderry is conveniently close by.
What this beach means to Ellen.
The joy of the beach for Phil.
A misty vista in the morning towards high tide.
Season: winter
Bright sunshine and a rising, gentle tide was the setting for this winter visit. Seaton was showing its benign face. The river ran strongly to the sea, carving the beach in half and people were walking towards West Looe from here or along to Downderry in the east.
The rejuvenating effect of the beach for David and Julie.
A bright day in winter.
