Houses in coastal village and river, only community on U. K. mainland dependent upon tidal access
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Houses in coastal village and river, only community on U. K. mainland dependent upon tidal access
Houses in coastal village and river, only community on U.K. mainland dependent upon tidal access, with vehicular access to village via single-track road crossing tidal marsh which is covered by water every high tide, Sunderland, River Lune, Lancaster, Lancashire, England, June
FLPA images of Wildlife and nature
Media ID 10398289
© FLPA/John Eveson
Buildings Communities Community Estuaries Estuary Hamlet Hamlets Home Homes House Houses Isolated Lancashire Lancaster Marshes Marshland Marshlands Morecambe Bay Peninsula Peninsulas Remote River Lune Settlement Settlements Village Villages Sunderland Sunderland Point
Welcome to Sunderland - Where the Tide is Our Daily Traffic Light!
EDITORS COMMENTS
. In this charming coastal village, life revolves around the ebb and flow of the tides. Nestled on the picturesque River Lune in Lancaster, England, Sunderland stands as a unique testament to human adaptability. With its single-track road crossing a tidal marsh that submerges under water during high tide, getting in and out of this community becomes an exciting adventure! Forget traffic jams; here we have our very own natural traffic light system provided by Mother Nature herself. As you gaze upon this photo print, you can almost hear the locals cheerfully exclaiming "Time for low tide commute!" or "Hold on tight, folks – it's high tide rush hour!". It's like living in a real-life game of Frogger but with houses instead of frogs! But don't let its remote location fool you; Sunderland boasts breathtaking scenery that would make any postcard jealous. Surrounded by Atlantic waters and Morecambe Bay, this hidden gem offers stunning views of marshes and estuaries that are sure to leave you speechless. So come visit us at Sunderland Point – where isolation meets beauty and everyday life dances with nature's rhythm. Just be sure to check your watch before planning your journey because when it comes to transportation here, timing truly is everything!
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