Cowton Rocks

Coastal Feature, Headland, Point in East Lothian

Scotland

Cowton Rocks

Beach, North Berwick. Taken from The Seabird Centre, one of North Berwick&#039;s beaches and The Law. — Beach, North Berwick. Credit: Richard Webb

Cowton Rocks is a prominent coastal feature located in East Lothian, Scotland. It is classified as a headland or point due to its distinctive rocky formation that extends into the North Sea. Situated along the picturesque coastline, Cowton Rocks offers breathtaking views and is a popular destination for nature enthusiasts and outdoor adventurers.

The headland is characterized by its rugged cliffs and exposed rock formations, which have been shaped by centuries of erosion from the crashing waves and strong winds. These geological features make Cowton Rocks a unique and visually striking landmark. The rock formations vary in size and shape, with some towering several meters above the sea level.

The area surrounding Cowton Rocks is rich in biodiversity, providing a habitat for a variety of marine and bird species. The headland is known to be a nesting site for several seabird species, including gulls, puffins, and guillemots, making it an important location for birdwatching enthusiasts.

Visitors to Cowton Rocks can enjoy scenic walks along the coastal path that runs adjacent to the headland. The path offers stunning panoramic views of the North Sea and the surrounding landscape. It is also a great spot for photography, with the dramatic cliffs and crashing waves providing an ideal backdrop.

Overall, Cowton Rocks is a must-visit destination for those seeking natural beauty and tranquility. Its unique geological features, diverse wildlife, and stunning coastal views make it a truly remarkable coastal feature in East Lothian.

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Cowton Rocks Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 56.063058/-2.7436555 or Grid Reference NT5385. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Beach, North Berwick. Taken from The Seabird Centre, one of North Berwick&#039;s beaches and The Law.

Beach, North Berwick.

Taken from The Seabird Centre, one of North Berwick's beaches and The Law.

North Berwick and East Fortune Taken from a microlight at about 6000 ft

North Berwick and East Fortune

Taken from a microlight at about 6000 ft

East Links Looking east along the links towards North Berwick Law. A patch of rabbit grazed links land. Presume the name means Dirleton&#039;s East Links, move a little to the east and you arrive at (North Berwick&#039;s) West links.

East Links

Looking east along the links towards North Berwick Law. A patch of rabbit grazed links land. Presume the name means Dirleton's East Links, move a little to the east and you arrive at (North Berwick's) West links.

Broad Sands. Beach and dunes just west of North Berwick. Looking east.

Broad Sands.

Beach and dunes just west of North Berwick. Looking east.

Broad Sands. View north west along the beach towards Fidra.

Broad Sands.

View north west along the beach towards Fidra.

Ferrygate

Ferrygate

Ferrygate Newly ploughed sandy soil, looking south. There is a new small woodland to the right.

Ferrygate

Newly ploughed sandy soil, looking south. There is a new small woodland to the right.

West Links. With Craigleith offshore.

West Links.

With Craigleith offshore.

Carlekemp. Big house across the West Links. Formerly the preparatory school for St Augustus Abbey.

Carlekemp.

Big house across the West Links. Formerly the preparatory school for St Augustus Abbey.

Golf Hotel, North Berwick Amongst a lot of big houses on the road into North Berwick from the west.

Golf Hotel, North Berwick

Amongst a lot of big houses on the road into North Berwick from the west.

New houses, North Berwick. North Berwick, with its surviving railway link is one of the most expensive places to live in Scotland.

New houses, North Berwick.

North Berwick, with its surviving railway link is one of the most expensive places to live in Scotland.

North Berwick The railway station, with a frequent service to Edinburgh. There have been many attempts at closure, but now ex intercity trains are sometimes used because of the number of passengers.

North Berwick

The railway station, with a frequent service to Edinburgh. There have been many attempts at closure, but now ex intercity trains are sometimes used because of the number of passengers.

Large house, North Berwick. A lot of Edinburgh money headed this way about 100 years ago, thanks to the railway. There are many houses like this one.

Large house, North Berwick.

A lot of Edinburgh money headed this way about 100 years ago, thanks to the railway. There are many houses like this one.

Gilsland. Part of an enormous caravan site on the edge of North Berwick.

Gilsland.

Part of an enormous caravan site on the edge of North Berwick.

Straight road, Newhouse. View east to North Berwick Law. Note the cloud forming on the summit from the northeast wind carrying moist air off the North Sea.

Straight road, Newhouse.

View east to North Berwick Law. Note the cloud forming on the summit from the northeast wind carrying moist air off the North Sea.

Newhouse. Looking west, and a little of east.

Newhouse.

Looking west, and a little of east.

The Lamb There are several islands in the Firth of Forth, this one is &#039;The Lamb&#039; from Yellowcraigs. These islands are volcanic plugs.

The Lamb

There are several islands in the Firth of Forth, this one is 'The Lamb' from Yellowcraigs. These islands are volcanic plugs.

Alastair Seagroatt

Craigleith These are a couple of islands in the Firth of Forth. Craigleith is the near one with the Bass Rock further away. Picture taken from Yellowcraigs. The islands are volcanic plugs, with the Bass Rock being the biggest gannetry in Europe.

Craigleith

These are a couple of islands in the Firth of Forth. Craigleith is the near one with the Bass Rock further away. Picture taken from Yellowcraigs. The islands are volcanic plugs, with the Bass Rock being the biggest gannetry in Europe.

Alastair Seagroatt

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Cowton Rocks is located at Grid Ref: NT5385 (Lat: 56.063058, Lng: -2.7436555)

Unitary Authority: East Lothian

Police Authority: The Lothians and Scottish Borders

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///increases.physics.hourglass. Near North Berwick, East Lothian

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Located within 500m of 56.063058,-2.7436555

Created By: almien_coastlines

Lat/Long: 56.061152/-2.747061

Created By: almien_coastlines

Lat/Long: 56.060898/-2.747978

Post Box

Ref: EH39 11

Lat/Long: 56.0587039/-2.7436912

Bench

Lat/Long: 56.0598774/-2.7403558

Abbotsford Park

Place: neighbourhood

Lat/Long: 56.0588799/-2.7444792

Barrier: bollard

Lat/Long: 56.059947/-2.7401547

Give Way

Direction: backward

Lat/Long: 56.0593939/-2.7403737

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