Coastal erosion at Newbiggin Moor beach
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Coastal erosion at Newbiggin Moor beach
Image: © Leanmeanmo Taken: 8 Mar 2026
The recent prolonged spell of easterly winds and rough seas have exposed the wet boulder clay and caused the top layer of sand to slide down the cliff face.
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Image Location
Latitude
55.188329
Longitude
-1.503349