Running from the coastal town of Barmouth to the town of Bangor, this stretch of coastline runs close to the amazing mountainous landscape of Snowdonia, stretches around the rugged Llŷn Peninsula, and borders the Menai Strait which divides the Isle of Anglesey from the mainland. An incredibly scenic section of Welsh coastline, this area attracts many tourists from far and …
England
Headlands, Bays and a Tidal Bore – Somerset and The Severn Estuary
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 …
England
Hills, Estuaries & Shipbuilding – The Diverse Cumbria Coastline
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 …
Wales
Hidden Coves, Seaside Towns and Scenic Estuaries – Ceredigion and Southern Gwynedd
This article covers a stretch of coastline between the Ceredigion/Pembrokeshire border and the River Mawddach estuary at Barmouth Bay. Therefore, the coast running alongside the entire county of Ceredigion, as well as a section of southern Gwynedd, is covered here. Consisting of rugged cliffs and headlands interspersed with sandy beaches, seaside towns and estuaries, this rather scenic and rural coastline …
Scotland
One of the best coastlines in the world
Gardenstown and Crovie are located on the Moray First Coastline in the North East of Scotland and are in the centre of Gamrie Bay. They are located some forty-five miles further north of Aberdeen and eighty-two miles east of Inverness. National Geographic tourism experts voted the area of coastline as being one of the best in the world. Indeed the …
Historic Ports and Seaside Towns – Eastern Hampshire & West Sussex
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 …
England
Marshlands, Nature Reserves and Seaside Towns – The Essex Coastline
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 …
England
Rye Harbour – A Charming Place
Rye Harbour is a small harbour village that sits south of Rye town 2 miles away inland and between Winchelsea and Camber Sands on the coast. The original port of Rye gradually moved further inland due to the silting up of the area that progressively built up over hundreds of years. The medieval town of Rye is one of the …
Wales
A Medieval Castle, Scenic Headlands and Victorian Resorts – The North Wales Coastline (Bangor to Chester)
This section of coastline borders the northern Welsh counties of Conwy, Denbighshire and Flintshire; its western edge is rather close to Bangor, while its eastern extent is near the English cathedral city of Chester. Like much of the Welsh coastline, it is characterised with beautiful scenery, including rugged cliffs and sandy beaches. However, it is also fairly populated, with several …
England
Poole Harbour, Bournemouth & The New Forest – Eastern Dorset & Western Hampshire
Located on the English Channel and then The Solent on the southern coast of England, this stretch of British coastline starts at Handfast Point, at the easternmost extent of the Jurassic Coast, and finishes at Hythe. Key attractions along the coastline are Poole Harbour, the large coastal resort town of Bournemouth, and the New Forest National Park. The land behind …