Diverse Dune Systems The furthest north of the English counties, Northumberland has over 40 miles of coastline to its name and is home to some of the finest beaches in the country. Well known for its rugged cliffs, remote headlands and coastal views, the area is recognised as an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Much of the Northumberland coast is
Stunning Countryside When thinking about rare ecosystems, the first that often spring to mind are the rainforests or coral reefs that can be found in tropical climates. But the UK is home to its fair share of rare biomes, with one of the most unique being the chalk downs of southern England. This landscape is characterised by rolling, grassy valleys
Many of the coastal areas owned by the National Trust include beaches that are popular with visitors, particularly during the summer months and other holiday periods such as around Eastertime. Although the majority of visitors ensure that they leave no litter behind, a small but unfortunately significant proportion of people are not very aware of the environment, and leave waste
Seabird City On the east coast of Yorkshire, near the small village of Bempton, the land meets the sea in dramatic fashion, rising above a hundred metres high and falling away to the ocean. The cliffs here are some of the highest in the whole of England, and are formed of very hard chalk that resists erosion and stands firm
Sensational Seascapes The Cornish coastline forms the south-western tip of the United Kingdom, and is an area known for its rugged headlands and fantastic beaches. The county juts out into the Atlantic Ocean and is exposed to the full force of the prevailing winds that sweep in from the sea. It’s therefore one of the most popular places in the
Port Isaac is a small fishing village on the north coast of Cornwall. It is about 8 miles from Wadebridge and nine miles from Camelford close to Lundy Bay and Pentire Point landmarks. Like so many fishing villages on the Cornish coast, Port Isaac is located in a natural sheltered inlet. Despite that, the port was so important that during
Situated close to the border with North Devon in Somerset, close to Porlock and a few miles from Minehead lies the village of Bossington. The shingle beach offers views to Porlock Hill and out over the Bristol Channel towards Wales. From nearby Bossington Hill, the far-reaching views take in Hurlesone Point, Porlock Bay, and the sands of Minehead Bluff. Bossington
Situated on the East Coast above Felixstowe and below Lowestoft in a region known as East Anglia, Dunwich is an isolated village on a stretch of coastland close to RSPB Minsmere. Depending on which way you choose to travel to the village; Dunwich is accessed either by a narrow lane that crosses attractive heathland with bracken and scrub and some
Although the Somerset coastline begins around 20km (12 miles) to the west of the town of Minehead, this article covers the Somerset coast from Minehead to the border with Gloucestershire, and then both sides of the Severn estuary within southern Gloucestershire. As with much of the British coastline, a variety of different landscapes is encountered along this section of the
This stretch of the British coastline borders the entire western side of the county of Cumbria. Stretching from Arnside in the south to Bowness-on-Solway in the north, it is over 200km (120 miles) in length [1]. The coast runs alongside a very beautiful part of the United Kingdom, encountering several estuaries, sandy beaches, woodland areas and the Lake District National
In this article, I cover a section of the south coast of England, starting at Southampton and ending at Shoreham. This covers the eastern half of Hampshire and the entirety of West Sussex, with the coastline bordering Southampton Water, the Solent (the channel of water between the English Mainland and the Isle of Wight) and the English Channel. Located at
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
The coastline of the United Kingdom is one of the country’s most prominent features, having contributed greatly to British heritage …
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Protecting Our Oceans is a campaign and mission statement by the National Trust which supports the designation, and effective management, …
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The National Trust is a charity that owns and maintains large areas of England, Wales and Northern Ireland, with the …
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Top coastal museums and galleries Historic Dockyard Chatham Chatham - Kent - England Based in the charming ex-military town of …
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