Covehithe Beach

Covehithe Beach is a sandy shoreline in Suffolk with a wide expanse bordered by golden cliffs rising above. The beach is marked by fallen tree trunks scattered across the sand, which have eroded from the cliff face and rest against the North Sea.

The medieval settlement of Covehithe has experienced ongoing coastal erosion since the 17th century. This prolonged process of land loss has gradually reshaped the coastline and continues to alter the landscape today.

The beach has served as a filming location for adaptations of literary works, including the movie version of Charles Dickens' David Copperfield. This role in cinema has brought attention to the area among filmmakers seeking dramatic coastal landscapes.

Visitors reach the beach by walking through open fields on a marked footpath starting from the village, as there are no parking areas or facilities directly at the shoreline. The walk takes you through the rural landscape before you arrive at the sand.

The tree trunks scattered across the beach come from the eroding cliffs above and are the result of years of natural weathering. This ongoing process creates an ever-changing collection of wooden shapes that shift with tides and weather conditions.