Viking Bay, Broadstairs. © Visit Kent Decades ago, seaside resorts were bustling in the summer with buckets and spades, donkey rides, and Punch and Judy shows. Those days are long gone. Some towns have faded, never quite regaining the glory…
England Coast Path: 2,700 Miles Coming Soon!
Britain’s coastline is, quite simply, magnificent. From secluded coves to busy beaches, rugged cliffs to miles of smooth sand, the coastline around these islands has it all. And what better way to explore most of it than on foot? Wales…
Exploring the Isles of Scilly
Facts and Figures Located 15 minutes from the tip of Cornwall by plane, the Isles of Scilly is an archipelago of about 145 islands. Five are inhabited. The Scilly Isles have been designated an Area of Natural Beauty. An estimated…
Literary Landscapes: Bram Stoker’s Whitby
Britain’s abundant literary history is made all the richer by the country’s many magnificent landscapes. In this occasional series, we look at the countryside that has served as inspiration for some of our most beloved writers. In our third installment,…
Coast to Coast: Reaching Robin Hood’s Bay
For the last few weeks I have been sharing highlights from my Coast to Coast walk. It is now time to leave my penultimate stop and to proceed to my final destination: Robin Hood’s Bay. Little Beck Wood and Falling…
Walking The Wales Coast Path
For those who enjoy walking, there can be fewer places on earth with as many options as Great Britain. From gentle strolls through meadowland to bracing mountain climbs, there are many miles to be explored. But Wales went the extra…
Exploring Sussex: Rye Harbour
Although mention of the Sussex coast might conjure up images of seaside resorts – Brighton, Bognor Regis, and Eastbourne to name just a few – there are also plenty of rich opportunities to view the region’s wildlife. One location that…
Best of British Beaches – Scotland
In this, the fourth and final part of our British Beaches series, we turn our attention to Scotland. While you might not have the high temperatures and warm waters that one could enjoy in the south of the UK,…
Best of British Beaches – England
With more than seven thousand miles of coastline around Britain, there are beaches to suit every taste, from popular bucket-and-space resorts to isolated stretches that hardly anyone knows about. After looking at some beautiful beaches in Northern Ireland and Wales,…
Best of British Beaches – Wales
With a Bank Holiday nearly upon us and only a week or two of school holidays left, there’s still time to make plans for a trip to the beach. But don’t limit your trips to the summer months. In the…