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Harlech, in the county of Gwynedd, is a small town blessed with its location inside Snowdonia National Park. It lies on Tremadog Bay, a large inlet with magnificent views over the surrounding countryside. Nestled within mountains and rolling hills, the small town has a population just shy of 1500; over half (51%) of locals habitually speak Welsh. Harlech manages to …
John O’ Groats to Land’s End is a route that takes adventures from the very top of mainland Scotland to the bottom of England, hugging the scenic West Coast along the way. There’s no official route for this iconic journey. Instead, travelers by bike, car, or even foot can construct their own adventure based on their travel desires. The fastest …
Bull Bay is a charming little village, with pretty views and a cove that belongs in an Enid Blyton book. Located on the northern coast of Anglesey, Bull Bay is actually the most northern village in Wales. It looks out onto the Irish Sea and is a prime spot for fishing, rowing and escaping the busyness of the city. It …
About Located on the Menai Strait, the royal town and port of Caernarfon is small but bustling. With a population of only 10,000, the town has a long and illustrious history, drawing visitors from all over the UK and even further afield. The town also retains its Welsh character, with the majority of the population speaking Welsh as their first …
Grimsby was the world’s largest fishing port in the 1950s. This occurred following more than a century of continuous expansion, leaving the town’s docks with colossal monuments such as the Victoria Mill and the Grimsby Dock Tower. It’s sobering to consider how many men have died on fishing expeditions from this port. Thirty-two ships based in Grimsby were lost during …
The coastline of the United Kingdom is one of the country’s most prominent features, having contributed greatly to British heritage and culture. The UK’s maritime exploits in past centuries have been significant in regards to trade, transport and war, and lighthouses together with their keepers have played a critical role in ensuring the safety of ships throughout. There are more …
Top coastal museums and galleries Historic Dockyard Chatham Chatham – Kent – England Based in the charming ex-military town of Chatham, Kent, this 18th-century dockyard museum is still home to many historic Royal Navy warships and is a part of the coastal tour of British culture. Whilst the ships are no longer in use they remain a powerful symbol of …
How well do you know the British coast? Below you can find 100 informative and interesting facts to test your knowledge about the British coastline and learn about it. Hadrian’s Wall was 73 miles long One of the UK’s most famous landmarks, Hadrian’s Wall stretched almost from coast to coast when it was finished, marking the northern frontier of the …
The British Coastline offers various plants species, including wildflowers, lichens and seaweeds found along cliffs, dunes, and shores. The UK also offers the occasional algal bloom seen in coastal waters. An example of this occurred off of Scotlands west coast around the Isle of Arran in June of 2021. Scientists believe the sudden change in colour to turquoise suggests a …
The British Coastline offers access to waters that are rich with a variety of fish species, ranging from permanent residents to those who migrate at different points in the year. Unfortunately, the impact of commercial fishing has meant the decline of some species while simultaneously increasing others. Even sharks and Killer Whales have been reported in some areas of the …
