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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 …
Although Great Britain is a large island, there are thousands of significantly smaller islands that are located away from the country’s coastline – some of these are rather close to the shoreline, whereas others are tens (and even hundreds) of kilometres away. This article covers the largest of these islands, including both individual isles and archipelagos. Many of these islands …
The UK has only six native species of reptiles, not all of which can be found along the British Coastline. However, some lizard species prefer coastal habitats, including sand dunes. Additionally, amphibians such as toads can be found in areas such as the Solway Coast in Scotland. Leatherback Turtles are also increasingly visible off the British Coastline! Lizards Sand Lizard …
Freshwater East is a village that is just three miles from Pembroke and is situated on a cliff overlooking the sheltered bay and out to sea. The well-known tourist town of Tenby is about nine miles to the east. The sandy beach is protected from the west by Trewent Point, a headland that is a Site of Special Scientific Interest …
While some may be unaware of them, the British Coastline is home to one of the largest groups of organisms in the UK. The strandline is home to a variety of Bugs and Insects, almost invisible amongst seaweed and driftwood. While they feed on what has washed up, birds will feed on them. Butterflies Adonis Blue Male adonis blues have …
Porthdinllaen is a village on the Llyn Peninsula in Gwynedd and is approximately 20 miles to the west of Portmerion. The Llyn Peninsula is one of the most remote and unspoilt stretches of coastline in Wales and Porthdinllaen is a small settlement on the right-hand side of the Peninsula that is incredibly beautiful and tranquil. It’s an old fishing village …
