Marsden Rock is a 90 feet sea stack of Magnesian Limestone which lies approximately 300 feet off the main cliff. It used to have an arch, which collapsed in 1996 following a run of bad storms.

The cliffs surrounding Marsden Rock are a breeding ground for seabirds and colonies can often be seen on top of the rock itself, including kittiwakes, herring gulls, and razorbills.

Andrew

July 20, 2023

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Don't use the lift. Slow, jerky, and claustrophobic. 😱

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