These photos are from a walk to St. Mary’s Island and Lighthouse near Whitley Bay, Tyne + Wear and include views of seals basking on the rocks.

St. Mary’s Island and Lighthouse near Whitley Bay, Tyne + Wear.

Fishing boat off the coast at St. Mary’s Island and Lighthouse near Whitley Bay, Tyne + Wear.

St. Mary’s Island and Lighthouse near Whitley Bay, Tyne + Wear.

Causeway to St. Mary’s Island and Lighthouse near Whitley Bay, Tyne + Wear.

St. Mary’s Island and Lighthouse near Whitley Bay, Tyne + Wear.

Seal at St. Mary’s Island near Whitley Bay, Tyne + Wear.

Seal at St. Mary’s Island near Whitley Bay, Tyne + Wear.

Seal at St. Mary’s Island near Whitley Bay, Tyne + Wear.

Seal at St. Mary’s Island near Whitley Bay, Tyne + Wear.

View from the cliffs at Old Hartley near Seaton Sluice in Northumberland.

View from the cliffs at Old Hartley near Seaton Sluice in Northumberland.