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 …
The Gower Peninsula – The Original Beauty Spot
Enviable Beaches Many regions of the UK’s coast can claim to have scenic views, but one place in Wales boasts the title of being the first to be officially recognised for its beauty. The Gower Peninsula in south-west Wales sits adjacent to the coastal city of Swansea and covers about 70 square miles in total. It was designated as an …
Scotland
The End of the Road – Dunnet Head
The Wild North If you travel as far north as you can on the British mainland, you will end up at a small peninsula known as Dunnet Head. There is a rocky headland here called Easter Head which, contrary to popular opinion, is situated further north than John o’ Groats and is therefore the most northerly point on the mainland. …
Scotland
The Ardnamurchan Peninsula
Headland of the Great Seas Situated on the west coast of Scotland, the Ardnamurchan peninsula is one of the wildest parts of the United Kingdom. It also boasts the title of having the most westerly point on the British mainland – Corrachadh Mòr. But what really makes the Ardnamurchan region so unique is its remoteness. The area is characterised by …
St Abb’s Head – Life On The Edge
A Volcanic Birth 400 million years ago, Scotland was a very different place to how it is today. Rocked by volcanic eruptions and covered in swathes of lava flows, a rocky promontory now known as St Abb’s Head was formed on the coast in the Scottish borders. The evidence of this violent birth still remains in the geology of the …
Going Down A Storm – Lavernock Point
Historic Significance Lavernock Point may not be a destination many people have heard about, however it has a special place in the history of communication. The point was where the very first wireless signals were transmitted and received over the open ocean, thanks to Guglielmo Marconi and George Kemp in 1987. The headland at Lavernock Point is also the site …