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Swimming Hole in the Grebe's Nest

Taken 3 September 2008

This is a picture of the swimming hole that everyone goes to in the Grebe's Nest on Bell Island. You can see the hole in the side where miners once used these tunnels daily. You have to walk through this tunnel to get to this part of the beach. Takes about 10 minutes walk all together to get here.

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Sunset at Grebe's Nest, Grebe's Nest, Bell Island
This is a picture of the sunset that you can see every clear night from Grebe's Nest. What a view! This area takes about 5 minutes to walk to from your car. A nice place to have a fire and watch the sunset. But bring your own wood, it is scarce on this beach.3 September 2008
Rock Layers and Beach, Grebe's Nest, Bell Island
This is a picture of the very steep, rock layers that are on Bell Island in the Grebe's Nest. A beach outlines this very nice area. To get here you must walk the beach for a couple of minutes, then walk through an old mine tunnel they have built for a minute until you come out on the other side of the mountain. A truely amazing site.3 September 2008
Mining Tunnel Entrance in Mountain, Grebe's Nest, Bell Island
This is a picture of the mining tunnel in the very steep, rock layers that are on Bell Island in the Grebe's Nest. A beach outlines this very nice area. To get here you must walk the beach for a couple of minutes, then walk through an old mine tunnel they have built for a minute until you come out on the other side of the mountain. A truely amazing site.3 September 2008
Seperated Rock Formation Close Up, Grebe's Nest, Bell Island
This is a very unique looking rock that has seperated from the side of the mountain. A very unique site to see. This rock is located just as you first get onto the beach in Grebe's Nest. Only a couple of minutes walk from your car to here.3 September 2008
Seperated Rock Formation and Ocean, Grebe's Nest, Bell Island
This is a beautiful view of the ocean and a very unique looking rock that has seperated from the side of the mountain of Bell Island. A very unique site to see, highly recommended. This rock is located just as you first get onto the beach in Grebe's Nest. Only a couple of minutes walk from your car to here.3 September 2008
Cliffs in Grebe's Nest, Grebe's Nest, Bell Island
This is a view of the very high cliffs in the Grebe's Nest on Bell Island. A very beautiful place to see. These cliffs are hundreds of feet high in certain areas. It takes a few minutes to walk down the beach to get here, but worth the walk.3 September 2008
Cliffs and Tunnel in Grebe's Nest, Grebe's Nest, Bell Island
This is a view of the tunnel and very high cliffs in the Grebe's Nest on Bell Island. A very beautiful place to see. These cliffs are hundreds of feet high in certain areas. The tunnel is a couple of hundred feet long and takes about a minute to walk through. It is dark and hard to keep good footing. It takes a few minutes to walk down the beach to get here, but worth the walk.3 September 2008
Colorful Sunset, Grebe's Nest, Bell Island
A very colorful sunset in Grebe's Nest. A beautiful place to see the sun go down. You can swim in the ocean, have a fire on the beach or just enjoy the romantic view, either way you will have a great time. Takes about 5 minutes walk from your car to get here.3 September 2008
Close Up of Man Made Caves, Grebe's Nest, Bell Island
A close up of the caves in Grebe's Nest. A beautiful site. But be careful, these rocks are falling all around and it is very dangerous around this area, but a truely amazing place to see. These man made caves are very unique and the scenery all around is absolutely amazing. Takes about 5 minutes walk from your car when around Grebe's Nest.3 September 2008
Sunset by the Rock, Grebe's Nest, Bell Island
This picture captures the beauty of Grebe's Nest in the evening. It is an absolutely beautiful place to see. Takes about 5 minutes walk from your car when around Grebe's Nest.3 September 2008
View from top of Grebe's Nest, Grebe's Nest, Bell Island
A view from the top of Grebe's Nest, it is so beautiful. Have to hike a trail to see this in person.12 October 2026