Porthgain is a few miles north of St David’s, and 12 miles from Fishguard within the Pembrokeshire Coastal National Park’s Conservation Area. The village grew out of the necessity of its industrial heritage. The machine house of the adjacent brickworks is now a trendy wine bar and the pub The Sloop Inn is reputed to have once been a smugglers …
The Shores of Stranraer – Loch Ryan
Rhins of Galloway The most southerly of all Scotland’s sea lochs, Loch Ryan sits on the border between Galloway and South Ayrshire. As it cuts inland from the Atlantic Ocean, it helps to form the peninsula known as the Rhins of Galloway, and also acts as an important natural harbour that has long been important for the shipping and fishing …
Scenic Views on the Solway Coast – RSPB Mersehead
Secrets of the South-West South-west Scotland is sometimes overlooked as a wildlife destination, certainly when compared to more northerly regions. However, a brief look at what the south-west has to offer might have you wondering why this is. Dumfries and Galloway is one of Scotland’s largest council areas and encompasses part of the Southern Uplands, with gorgeous areas of undulating …
England
Clovelly – A unique, pretty location that everyone should visit at least once
Clovelly is about 20 miles from Barnstable on the Hartland Devon Heritage Coast, which is one of the prettiest areas of the North Devon coast. Clovelly is situated on a 122 metre cliff. The thoroughfare to the harbour at Clovelly is foot traffic only; it’s a narrow, very steep, stepped in places meandering mostly cobbled path, with occasional handrails, not …
Normans Bay – A tranquil escape from the hustle and bustle
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 …
The Sands of Talacre – Point of Ayr
The Dee Estuary Perched on the most northerly tip of Wales, the Point of Ayr is situated at the mouth of one of the most important estuaries for wildlife in the whole of Britain – the Dee Estuary. While at first glance the area might seem to be a barren swathe of mud, it is actually rich in life and …
The River Conwy – One Giant Leap for Fishkind
Sourced in Snowdonia The River Conwy is born in a large expanse of moorland in central Snowdonia, where it gradually builds into a river fed by the hills and bogs of Wales’ oldest national park. The river flows for just over 25 miles, broadening into an estuary south of Conwy and eventually ending its journey at the Irish Sea. While …
Arisaig – A Safe Place with a Chequered History
Arisaig is a village at the south-western tip of the Arisaig peninsula, at the head of Loch nan Ceall. It’s a typical Highland village with widely spaced houses and dry stone walls and is a short drive from Oransay. The name Arisaig means the Safe Place, and it is centred on the sheltered shore of Loch nan Ceall or Loch …
The Kilminning Coast – A Peninsula in Bloom
Sandwiched Between Firths The Fife peninsula is situated on the east of Scotland and has over 100 miles of coastline that includes many beaches, cliffs and headlands. The peninsula lies between the Firth of Tay to the north and the Firth of Forth to the south, with the North Sea filling the gap in the middle. At its furthest point …
Spey Bay – Where the River Meets the Ocean
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 …