Harbour Heights

Settlement in Sussex Lewes

England

Harbour Heights

Harbour Heights is a charming seaside town located in the county of Sussex, England. Situated on the south coast, it offers stunning views of the English Channel and is a popular destination for tourists and locals alike.

The town is known for its picturesque harbor, which serves as a hub for various activities such as fishing, boating, and sailing. The harbor area is lined with quaint cafes, restaurants, and shops, offering visitors a chance to indulge in delicious seafood and browse through unique local crafts.

Harbour Heights boasts a vibrant beachfront, attracting sun-seekers during the summer months. The sandy shores are ideal for sunbathing, picnicking, and building sandcastles. The clear blue waters also provide opportunities for swimming and water sports.

For those interested in history and culture, the town offers several attractions. The Harbour Heights Museum showcases the rich maritime history of the area, displaying artifacts and exhibits related to the town's seafaring past. The nearby Sussex Coastal Trail offers scenic walks with breathtaking views of the coastline.

The town also hosts a variety of annual events and festivals, including a popular seafood festival that celebrates the region's culinary delights. Visitors can immerse themselves in the vibrant atmosphere, sampling fresh seafood and enjoying live music and entertainment.

With its idyllic coastal setting, rich history, and range of activities, Harbour Heights is a delightful destination for anyone seeking a relaxing and memorable seaside experience.

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Harbour Heights Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 50.786149/0.038681 or Grid Reference TQ4300. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Newhaven : lighthouse

Jim Osley

A catch at the end of East Pier, Newhaven

A plaice has just been caught and the smartphones have been whipped out. The chap apparently falling over is performing a celebratory posturing dance, probably with social media posts in mind.

Robin Webster

Newhaven Harbour Arm

Taken from the beach at Tidemills

Terry Jones

Harbour Heights

Taken from the shingle beach west of Newhaven's breakwater, the cliffs in the foreground are protected from erosion by the beach piling up against the breakwater. In the distance the white cliffs are being actively eroded.

Peter Home

Old Nore Point

Only a small sliver of land is in the northern end of this grid square, mostly cliffs and some rocks down below. The only other feature is the clifftop footpath that links Peacehaven with Castle Hill.

Simon Carey

Edge of the cliff, Old Nore Point

The rocks below can just be made out. The Seven Sisters at Seaford can be seen to the left of the picture. Didn't get any closer as there was a stiff breeze blowing against my back! The flowers are probably sea pinks (thrift) - armeria. Link

Simon Carey

West Beach Newhaven

The extreme end of west beach Newhaven Looking west

Mike Bovington

September Moon

Taken on a clear evening from the Newhaven Coastguard lookout post. The waves just past the lighthouse are the wake from a ferry that had just entered the port. Near the horizon you can just pick out the same wake from the ferry as it travelled east to west in an arc to enter the port.

David Fuller

Newhaven pier and lighthouse

As seen from a ferry sailing to Dieppe

Patrick GUEULLE

Newhaven pier and lighthouse

Some 23 years after my first picture, as seen from a ferry sailing to Le Havre : the lighthouse has been reduced in size !

Patrick GUEULLE

The beach, Newhaven

The only sandy beach for miles is very popular, mainly with locals, on a pleasant summer's day. Seaford Head is in the distance.

Robin Webster

Newhaven cliffs geology

To quote a University of Brighton website: "At Newhaven, early Tertiary sandstones and clays mantle the cliff top immediately west of the harbour". The mantle is above the familiar chalk of most cliffs around here. "The weak clays, in particular, are prone to landsliding, occasionally spilling over the cliff edge".

Robin Webster

Newhaven Harbour

It is unusual to see such rough water inside the harbour arm, I was told that it was due to a combination of easterly wind and tidal surge.

mike lis

Newhaven Harbour Steps to the Beach

This image was taken to show the contrast with my previous submission Link when the tide was in.

mike lis

East Pier

Taken during a low spring tide which enabled entry to the grid square via the beach. The pier is also used for fishing even on blustery rainy days like today.

Simon Carey

East Pier

Looking along the top of the pier with the lighthouse at the end of the Western Breakwater to the right. The boat at the entrance is a dredger.

Simon Carey

East Pier

Taken during a low spring tide that allowed access to the square via the beach and with the tide lapping at my feet.

Simon Carey

Western Breakwater

Constructed in 1880 to protect the newly developed port of Newhaven. It has also allowed the growth of sandy beach which unfortunately has been closed to public access by the current port owners along with the breakwater.

Simon Carey

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Harbour Heights is located at Grid Ref: TQ4300 (Lat: 50.786149, Lng: 0.038681)

Administrative County: East Sussex

District: Lewes

Police Authority: Sussex