Virtual Field Trips
East Head
2. Red Flag Area
This is an important stopping place for visitors and is therefore dotted with signs to inform and educate people who have come to the beach or walk on East Head.
The Final Groyne
Existing Gabions
Sea defences on the Hinge
Gabions have been very effective in protecting this section of the Hinge. It is possible to see where previous gabions were constructed.
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The groyne field consisted of only 23 groynes until the early 1980's when Groyne 24 was built.
Original Gabions exposed through shingle
Signpost: Danger Strong Currents
Overlapping Habitats
There is wide overlapping of habitats on this part of the Hinge, and the plants found represent this and are quite diverse. Look out for plants from vegetated shingle, dune, saltmarsh and shoreline habitats.
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Signpost: Danger Strong Currents
Notice for dog owners
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