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Cliffs Beachy Head
If you have the opportunity to visit England should visit the south coast of the UK, namely Beachy Head (Beachy Head).
Here is the highest chalk cliff - 162 meters. If you do not suffer from a phobia of height, Beachy Head promises to be a memorable one. It offers an incredible and breathtaking panoramic views of the coast. According to Atlas Obscura in fine clear weather from here you can even see Brighton, located 50 kilometers.
Cretaceous rocks formed about 1,000 million years ago, in the Cenozoic era. Then the whole area was under water.
Here, at the foot of the cliff, is also legendary lighthouse, which at high tide is picturesquely surrounded by the water. It was built in 1902 near the water, because of the high cloud it was not visible from the sea. The consequence of this was the large number of shipwrecks. Constant blur waves leads to frequent collapses rocks.
Beachy Head is renowned for its mystical stories. Cape - a popular place for suicides. From ancient times there was a story when weak children were thrown off a cliff. Since then, he attracts people faint of heart and weak-willed. Therefore, the area is constantly patrolled by a team of chaplains that identify potential suicides. In 2012, there were 771 incident. 305 people were saved.
This area - Local attractions that tourists like to visit from all over the world. Having once at Beachy Head, they tend to come back again. Looking at these fascinating scenery, want to live and enjoy the beauty of our wonderful world.
Here is the highest chalk cliff - 162 meters. If you do not suffer from a phobia of height, Beachy Head promises to be a memorable one. It offers an incredible and breathtaking panoramic views of the coast. According to Atlas Obscura in fine clear weather from here you can even see Brighton, located 50 kilometers.
Cretaceous rocks formed about 1,000 million years ago, in the Cenozoic era. Then the whole area was under water.
Here, at the foot of the cliff, is also legendary lighthouse, which at high tide is picturesquely surrounded by the water. It was built in 1902 near the water, because of the high cloud it was not visible from the sea. The consequence of this was the large number of shipwrecks. Constant blur waves leads to frequent collapses rocks.
Beachy Head is renowned for its mystical stories. Cape - a popular place for suicides. From ancient times there was a story when weak children were thrown off a cliff. Since then, he attracts people faint of heart and weak-willed. Therefore, the area is constantly patrolled by a team of chaplains that identify potential suicides. In 2012, there were 771 incident. 305 people were saved.
This area - Local attractions that tourists like to visit from all over the world. Having once at Beachy Head, they tend to come back again. Looking at these fascinating scenery, want to live and enjoy the beauty of our wonderful world.
