Claremont Pier, Lowestoft - Pakefield

  

This section of the beach is the best in Lowestoft.  Many years ago it was sandy with no stones or shingle whatsoever.  But times change and stones can be found here now.  The closer you get to Pakefield, the more stones there are.

This clip starts of showing the Claremont Pier then pans around towards Pakefield and in the far distance, you can see Kessingland.  Look out for what looks to be a white sign on the beach - at one time that sign was 6' high!  But the sand level has steadily grown higher .... that is why the groynes can hardly be seen too.  At one time (many years ago) I used to sunbath against them ... but they are now feet under the sand.  What is remarkable is the amount of people on the beach, especially as this clip was been taken in mid June at around 4 pm.

For information, earlier this year, some of the sand has been taken from this area and been placed at the South Pier beach area.   The whole beach area from the South Pier to the Jolly Sailors is supposed to be a blue flag area - meaning (among other things) its a dog free zone in the summer period .. with all dogs being prohibited from being on the sand and being on a lead whilst walking along the promenade ... don't believe it!  You can still (and probably will) find dog shit on the sand and along the promenade ....

Video clip: Empty Beach on a sunny evening

Many years ago it was sandy with no stones or shingle whatsoever.  But times change and stones can be found here now.  The closer you get to Pakefield, the more stones there are.

The next clip starts with the Claremont Pier in the distance then pans around to Kessingland, continuing until finally the Cefas building is shown.

Video clip: Here

Walking along the top promenade brings you to Kensington Gardens.  

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Kensington Gardens, Pakefield

Once upon a time Kensington Gardens was a really lovely place to visit.  There were lovely hidden away retreats to give you peace for reading or just relaxing.  Unfortunately, much like most of the once fine structures of the promenade, these gardens are in a major state of disrepair - again, even the basic maintenance seems lacking in many areas, although its obvious the gardener still tries hard!  As can be seen from my weblog entry (click here) - lack of maintenance is rife.  However, another page in my weblog also shows that some magic could remain with just some imagination (click here).

Continuing walking along the seafront, there has been a path built taking you past the Cefas buildings towards Pakefield itself.

 

Entering Kensington Gardens from the beach

Boating lake

Stagnant water

Paving

This video clip was taken from near the Jolly Sailors.

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On Pakefield Beach

 

This panoramic clip is taken from the beach, showing Lowestoft then pans around to show Pakefield then ends up showing Kessingland.

For of you who like looking at the sea the next series of images and video clips are for you!

Surf on groynes / Summer sea / Surf - Part 1  / Surf - Part 2

 

Pakefield Beach looking towards Lowestoft (Summer 2004)

 

Pakefield Beach looking towards Kessingland (Summer 2004)

 

So, and let the walk continue towards Kessingland.

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