The Snowdonia Coast, the Llŷn Peninsula and the Menai Strait – The Central and Northern Gwynedd Coastline

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 …

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 …

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 …

Cemaes – Windswept and Wild

Cemaes is the most northerly village in Wales, is located about five miles west of the nearest town Almwych. Although Anglesey is technically an island, it is joined to Wales by two bridges. The bay is a small natural bay offering two sandy beaches separated by a short sea front area and the pretty little harbour.  The area is notable …

Rugged Headlands, Coastal Islands and Beautiful Beaches – The Pembrokeshire Coastline

The coast that borders the county of Pembrokeshire stretches around the most south-westerly portion of Wales. It is an incredibly beautiful and scenic stretch of coastline, with rugged cliffs, wide bays, rolling countryside and rocky coastal islands. Much of the coastline borders the Pembrokeshire Coast National Park, one of 14 national parks located within the United Kingdom.   Carmarthen Bay …

Seaside Villages, Industrial Landscapes and the City of Liverpool – The Wirral and the Mersey Estuary

The stretch of coastline covered in this article borders the Wirral Peninsula and the Mersey estuary, including the port city of Liverpool. It starts at the England/Wales border on the Dee estuary close to Chester, and ends at Bootle, a port town located on the northern outskirts of Liverpool. This section of the English coastline begins at the England/Wales border, …

Top 25 UK Blue Flag Beaches

The Blue Flag is a prestigious award that is given to beaches and marinas around the world that meet a series of stringent criteria relating to beach cleanliness, high-water quality, and the presence of environmental education programmes. The award scheme is operated and administered by the Foundation for Environmental Education (FEE), whose mission statement involves promoting and participating in environmental …

The Rugged Coastline of Cornwall

The Cornwall coastline is one which is very enigmatic of the British landscape. At over 650km (400 miles) long [1], it is characterised by rugged cliffs, scenic coves and the occasional picturesque seaside town or village. The county of Cornwall consists, almost solely, of a peninsula stretching out from south-west England into the Atlantic Ocean. Unlike many coastal counties in …