April 2001 

Taken from the same vantage point as the above photo; from the beach at Eype Mouth, looking along the coast towards the west. This is a telephoto shot showing East Ebb Cove which appears between Doghouse Hill and Thorncombe Beacon. The cove is cut off from the beach at Eype by an extensive debris field from previous landslips. The lighter material having been washed away, only the large (and some very large) boulders remain. Closer inspection of these boulders should reveal pieces of both Junction Bed and Starfish Bed.

April 2001 

Again taken from the same vantage point as the above photo; from the beach at Eype Mouth, looking along the coast towards the west, this time without the telephoto. It shows the run of cliffs along the coast towards Seatown. The Eype Nodule Bed (ENB) runs along the cliff face some 4-8 feet above the level of the beach. It is only accessible at Hope Corner near to Eype Mouth. The further west you go the more the bed is covered by talus that has slipped from higher beds. The Thorncombe Sands bed (TS) forms a prominent feature along the top of Hope Corner. The beach is a mixture of sand, shingle and pebbles. As you can see... a 'spring storm' was building up just offshore!

April 2001 

Taken from the  beach at Seatown by the River Winniford, looking along the coast towards the east. The cliff climbs up Ridge Cliff, dips slightly and then rises again to Doghouse Hill, behind which is Thorncombe Beacon. The rocks formed by landslips at the base of Doghouse Hill mark the point where the coastline goes inland slightly, forming East Ebb Cove. The base of the cliffs is formed by the Eype Clay Bed (A). The Isle of Wight can be seen in the distance.

October 2001 

Taken half way down the beach on the west of Eype Mouth. Less sand and more shingle on the beach since April 2001. The footpath running up to Thorncombe Beacon and Doghouse Hill, via Hope Corner, is open to walkers, but only just.