Bridge to Nowhere

This small causeway bridge at Belhaven Beach, near the town of Dunbar, becomes partially submerged at high tides, earning it the name ‘ The Bridge to Nowhere’. This shot is taken from the edge of the beach - right next to the carpark, so there’s no trekking involved to get the shot.

Timing your visit with the tide is critical here — it is only at higher tides (around 4-5m) where the bridge is presented in this way. A late evening/sunset session works well as the camera faces north-east, so the bridge catches the evening light. Use a sturdy tripod as the beach surface can be uneven, and it can be a windy location. Exposures of 10–15 seconds or more using ND filters will smooth the water nicely and draw focus to the bridge.

Small causeway bridge that becomes submerged in high tide