Going from north (Howick) to south (Boulmer), the section takes in a variety of mid Carboniferous rock of the Namurian period (c326-311MA) moving from earlier to later, and ending with a Permian volcanic intrusion dating from about 295MA.

Boulmer (pronounced 'Boomer') is a very small Fishing Village, set right on the Northumberland coast approximately 6 miles East of the Market Town of Alnwick. It is the next Village up the coast from Alnmouth (3 miles away) and comes in stark contrast to …

Set within a natural haven, in a gap through an almost complete band of rock, Boulmer has no harbour. Traditional blue fishing cobles are hauled ashore or moored in the water. The main catch is crab, lobster and sea salmon.

2005年12月30日 · The rocky skeers exposed over the low water period are typical of the Northumberland coastline. They are made up of flat rock ledges fringed by acres of impenetrable weed beds, stretching out as far as the eye can see. These marks are capable of producing huge catches of cod and coalfish in the winter, plus ballan wrasse and pollack in the summer.

Boulmer Beach is a good-sized stretch of fine golden sand which runs for a few hundred metres between the village and Seaton Point. There is a tendency for seaweed to be blown onto the beach when it gets stormy, which can somewhat spoil the …

2024年5月29日 · The walk from Alnmouth to Boulmer (and back) is a lovely contrast of wide sands and rocky outcrops, busy and quiet and all capped off with a fine pub. There are three distinctive bays between Alnmouth and Boulmer ringed by golf courses and pretty coastal houses.

2015年8月2日 · Exploring the stories of Northumberlands rocks in a landscape of extraordinary beauty. Why don't you take a look at our programme of Geo-walks or take a look at some of our community projects.

2020年10月23日 · Rocks, Boulmer Haven This sandstone bedrock is visible at low tide and often shows rippling patterns suggesting more turbulent conditions. Contrast this with the large dark boulders a short distance to the north which can be seen at Link .

Gull Crag and the Rumble Churn, Greymare Rock, and Sycamore Gap are great places to visit near Boulmer if you like geological features. Boulmer is near some unmissable castles like Dunstanburgh Castle ,

2012年6月10日 · Boulmer Haven is virtually enclosed by a ring of rocks that break up the seas that pound the coast. A narrow gap in the rocks provides access and is marked from the shore by two navigational posts. This natural harbour has provided safe anchorage for fishing boats for centuries. Viewed at low tide.