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Runswick Bay is a quaint seaside village nestled on the North Yorkshire coast , 5 miles north of Whitby. It is renowned for its stunning scenery, rich history, and charming character. From the rugged cliffs and picturesque beach to the historic cottages, there’s plenty to see and do in this hidden gem of a town. In 2020 Runswick Bay was …
Robin Hood’s Bay holds its roots as a small Yorkshire fishing village, but it’s become a very popular tourist spot in its location, with winding roads and excellent coastal views. The novel Dracula has scenes set in Robin Hoods Bay. So if you’ve read the book, you can understand the atmosphere and admire its steep steps and narrow winding streets. …
Bull Bay is a charming little village, with pretty views and a cove that belongs in an Enid Blyton book. Located on the northern coast of Anglesey, Bull Bay is actually the most northern village in Wales. It looks out onto the Irish Sea and is a prime spot for fishing, rowing and escaping the busyness of the city. It …
Cayton Bay is a quiet hamlet located between popular seaside resorts, Scarborough and Filey. The beach is large and quiet, meaning it’s the perfect place to go to get away from it all. It could be a good place to settle for a couple of days, or to use as a base to visit the busier places up the coast. …
Normans Bay is on the East Sussex Coastline between Eastbourne and Bexhill and centrally located between the two large seaside towns. Normans Bay is a small settlement of houses that spread along the sandy shore. There is a campsite there that drastically increases the number of people in the summer months. What makes the area special is the tranquillity that …
Time and Tide The River Spey forms in Scotland’s Central Highlands and flows 107 miles towards the coast, eventually meeting the sea at Spey Bay. It is one of the longest rivers in Scotland and has played a key part in the country’s history, being important for timber production and shipbuilding. Over the years, it has become less industrial and …
Shingle Beaches The Kent coastline is probably most famous for the iconic White Cliffs of Dover, which rise to over 350 feet high, standing tall above the English Channel. However, the county has far more to offer visitors besides this natural wonder, with ancient castles, excellent beaches and beautiful countryside. On Kent’s eastern shore, situated between the coastal towns of …
Extensive Estuaries On the South Wales coast, the rolling countryside landscape cuts inland, forming a large inlet known as Carmarthen Bay. The Carmarthenshire coastline surrounds the bay and provides a window into the past, with a variety of historic attractions that are the remnants of the Welsh struggle against the Normans. Two of the most impressive sights are Carmarthen Castle …
Welsh Atlantis Cardigan Bay is a prominent feature on Wales’ landscape, forming a curved arc that stretches for many miles along the country’s western coast. It connects Gwynedd in the north with Pembrokeshire in the south and is characterised by numerous beaches, estuaries and cliffs. The bay is also the location of the legendary Cantre’r Gwaelod – an ancient sunken …
This article covers the stretch of the South Wales coastline from the England/Wales border (near the town of Chepstow) and the River Neath estuary, which is located between the towns of Port Talbot and Swansea. The coastline includes rural areas intercepted by several towns, including the towns of Barry, Porthcawl and Port Talbot, and the port city of Cardiff. The …
