Welcome to Black Nore Lighthouse. It’s one of my favourite places.
I’ve always been drawn to the sea. Something about it is instantly relaxing; the sounds, the scents, the open horizons.
I have childhood memories of this place, of walking with my parents along the coast path from the sailing club. The lighthouse appearing around that final corner, a structure that captivated the imagination. As I visited it over the years and learned more about coasts and the sea, I appreciated it for its function, its history, but also for how lighthouses are often used as a symbol – a light in the dark, a beacon of hope.
I have spent hours here just taking in the view, listening to the waves. It’s a place to sit and think, make decisions, or just sit with a book. Most often, I’d bring my camera and take pictures of the scenery. The ships on their way to and from the docks, or of the sun blazing a golden path across the water as it sinks towards the horizon, forming the stunning sunsets we get along this coast.
When it’s windy, the sea is rough and choppy, and you can taste the salt in the air. It’s exhilarating to feel so much a part of nature, and understand the respect the coast commands. When it’s calm and still, and the waves are barely lapping the shore, it’s a place of peace and solitude, even when other people are around.
I last visited Black Nore in August 2020. I didn’t know then that I might not get here again. As much as I appreciated the view and knew how special it was, I think I took for granted how easy it was to just wander along the coast path and explore.
I would be here if I could, but this special site is no longer accessible to me as a result of Long Covid.
Enjoy this beautiful place.
