Search Results for West Coast of England (Showing 59 Results)
Situated close to the border with North Devon in Somerset, close to Porlock and a few miles from Minehead lies the village of Bossington. The shingle beach offers views to Porlock Hill and out over the Bristol Channel towards Wales. From nearby Bossington Hill, the far-reaching views take in Hurlesone Point, Porlock Bay, and the sands of Minehead Bluff. Bossington …
Reynoldston is situated 12 miles to the west of Swansea. Reynoldston features in a Daily Telegraph article as having one of Wales’ best beaches, yet it is not right on the coast. The area is of gentle wooded valley’s dappled sunlight and dappled wild Welsh ponies. However, the beauty of Renoldston for marine lovers is its proximity on the Gower …
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 …
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 …
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, …
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 …
This coastal section stretches from the port town of Gretna, around the ear-shaped Rhins peninsula, and along the rest of the south-west Scottish coast, towards the England/Scotland border at the village of Gretna. Many wide bays and tidal inlets are located along the coast here, which is rather rural and wild, typically consisting of outstanding natural beauty. Although long sandy …
Well, many do not have the dream of retiring to the seaside towns and villages – or do you? The truth is, the seaside is one of the most enjoyable experiences one could ever have in life. Why? Of course, the sound of waves rolling, just walking down the promenade, the views of the ocean’s beauty and with your spade …
The Great British coastline – one of the longest compared to European coastlines – is made up of varying geographical features, including islands, bays, headlands, and peninsulas. The British Coastline ranges about from sandy beaches to steep cliffsides, with a range of geographic features. The British Coastline consists of the main island of Great Britain, the North-East coast of Ireland …
