The River Lyne has changed course
Introduction
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The River Lyne has changed course
Image: © Leanmeanmo Taken: 21 Feb 2026
Temporarily at least. The recent spell of easterly winds and rough seas have changed the distribution of shingle on the beach and significantly eroded the south side of the mouth of the river. Image Consequently it now flows some 300 m north before heading to the sea via this small delta.
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Image Location
Latitude
55.212055
Longitude
-1.526784