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Shifting Sands It’s not often that a place in Scotland is compared to the Sahara Desert. However, it’s been said that the sand dunes of Forvie National Nature Reserve (NNR) share many similarities with the world’s largest desert. Located north of Aberdeen, on Scotland’s east coast, the reserve at Forvie lies adjacent to the Ythan Estuary. It is best known …
Ancient Ruins Loch Fleet is one of the few sea lochs of Scotland to reside on the east coast. Located just north of the town of Dornoch in Sutherland, the loch is designated as a National Nature Reserve and is the most northerly example of such in the country. It’s quite possibly one of the most diverse in terms of …
Glamorgan’s Largest Natural Lake Towards the southern tip of Wales, there is a dune system that makes up one of the largest active sand dune systems in the whole of Europe. The system once stretched across much of the southern Welsh coastline, from the Ogmore River to the Gower Peninsula. It has shrunk in size since then, but remains a …
A Stone’s Throw From Inverness The outskirts of one of the largest towns in northern Scotland might not be the first place that springs to mind when thinking of places to see wildlife. However, Merkinch Nature Reserve is positioned right on the edge of the Beauly Firth – the outlet of both the River Beauly and River Ness. As such, …
Starting at Purfleet and ending at Manningtree, the coastline that borders the English county of Essex encompasses marshes, tidal inlets, seaside towns and even some historical fortifications. It is not a coastline characterised by cliffs, but more by beaches and large flat marshlands adjacent to the sea, with a view stretching for many miles in all directions [1]. Starting at …
Flamborough is a historic village on the Yorkshire coast, with plenty to see if you like wildlife and nature. Originally, Flamborough was a tiny village, and has the remains of a castle and medieval manor house in the boundaries. In 1823, it was recorded as a fishing village with ancient remains. The population was made up primarily of fishermen, although …
Weston Farm covers 350 acres on Dorset’s Jurassic coast spectacular South Purbeck coastline, an area known for its species-rich habitat. The National Trust has acquired a 7 kilometre stretch of coastline on Dorset’s Jurassic Coast, in an effort to preserve the region’s diverse habitats and wildlife. Weston Farm, in South Purbeck, encompasses 350 acres of land, which the charity aims to …
Borth is a small fishing village and seaside resort. Located in Ceredigion, the village lies only 7 miles north of Aberystwyth and is a great secluded spot for wildlife watching and hikes. In 2011, the population was only 1,399. History Throughout history, Borth has remained constant as a historic fishing village in Mid Wales. Surrounding towns have experienced growth from …
Introduction: When you think of towns along the Yorkshire coast the first ones that often come to mind are Scarborough and Whitby, but Filey is an excellent hidden gem that has plenty of activities and sightseeing opportunities. The town is steeped in history going back to the Ancient Roman era, right up to the Victorian era. History: The town has …
Boulby is a small coastal hamlet in North Yorkshire that is primarily known for its deep underground mine that currently hosts a large laboratory and being beside the North York Moors National Park. The name comes from Scandinavian terms, meaning a ‘farmstead’, ‘village’, or ‘settlement’. There have been settlers in Boulby for over 1000 years, as it was mentioned in …
