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Did you know – 100 Interesting Facts about the British Coast

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Anderby Creek, Lincolnshire – A Quiet Place to Get Away From It All

August 10, 2022December 1, 2022 / Sarah Cooper/

Anderby Creek is a tranquil hamlet between Skegness and Chapel St. Leonards in Lincolnshire. It’s known for the serene sandy beach that stretches along its coastline, a beautiful spot to visit all year round. It’s a tiny place with just a few houses, a shop and a village pub. The entire hamlet is built around the end of a creek …

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Chapel St Leonards – An Unspoiled Seaside Village

August 5, 2022December 1, 2022 / Sarah Cooper/

Chapel St Leonards is a village in Lincolnshire between two popular beach resorts, Skegness and Mablethorpe. It’s on the coast and has miles of unspoiled golden sandy beach to enjoy. There are a couple of excellent visitor attractions for nature lovers too. If you’re looking for a location that is tranquil, away from the busy crowds, then Chapel St Leonards …

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Cleethorpes – A Touristy Coastal Town

August 3, 2022December 1, 2022 / Sarah Cooper/

Cleethorpes is a busy seaside town that sits on the estuary of the River Humber. It rose in popularity as a holiday destination during the 1800s and continues to be popular with tourists looking for a seaside resort. There’s plenty to do both on the beach or in the town, so you won’t ever be bored. History Humans have occupied …

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Isle of Coll – Scotland’s Dark Sky Location

July 30, 2022December 1, 2022 / Sarah Cooper/

Coll is one of Scotland’s smaller inhabited islands with less than 200 residents, only thirteen miles long and a maximum of three miles across. It’s an unspoiled island with plenty of rugged coastline and sandy beaches waiting to be explored. If you’re taking an island-hopping trip around the Hebrides, it’s not one to be missed. One of the best attractions …

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Barton-Upon-Humber – A Historic Town on the Banks of the River Humber

July 18, 2022July 30, 2022 / Sarah Cooper/

A beautiful town on the southern estuary of the River Humber, Barton-Upon-Humber, has a lot to offer visitors. The entire town is steeped in history, so if you want to visit a place that’ll make you feel you’re stepping back in time, this is worth a look. It’s also the beginning point for the Viking Way under the impressive Humber …

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Saltfleet – A Coastal Village with a Vast Beach and Plenty of Wildlife

July 1, 2022July 11, 2022 / Sarah Cooper/

Like many of the coastal towns and villages in Lincolnshire, Saltfleet has a beautiful beach. This vast and sandy beach is a tranquil place to avoid the crowds in the more busy tourist resorts like Skegness and Cleethorpes. If you’re looking for a quiet day away from other visitors, this unspoiled place is the location for you. Located just eight …

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Top 10 Best Coastal Walks in Wales

June 30, 2022July 19, 2023 / Julian Marks/

Wales is renowned for its spectacular coastal walks, many of which are located along the shoreline. It is therefore rather fortunate that a coastal footpath borders the whole of the Welsh coastline – the Wales Coast Path. The first path in the world to follow the coastline of an entire country, this route offers 870 miles of great views, including …

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Scotland’s Isle of Arran – Incredible Culture, and Sprawling Sandy Beaches

June 28, 2022June 28, 2022 / Sarah Cooper/

Arran is another of Scotland’s beautiful West Coast islands. It’s one of the larger islands, stretching 20 miles and sitting at an average of 9 miles wide. While you can take a day trip to Arran and there’s a regular ferry service, it’s better to take at least a couple of days to truly enjoy the entire island. If you’re …

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Winthorpe – A Village a Stone’s Throw Away from Skegness

June 17, 2022June 17, 2022 / Sarah Cooper/

Winthorpe is a coastal village in Lincolnshire just north of Skegness, making it a quieter place to stay where you can still access all the facilities and activities of Skegness. There’s an award-winning beach nearby, as well as a theme park and several holiday resorts to stay in. Winthorpe was a small historical parish with a Grade 1 listed building, …

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Sutton on Sea – A Quaint British Seaside Town

June 14, 2022June 13, 2022 / Sarah Cooper/

This quiet town lies south of the busier resort at Mablethorpe. It’s an excellent tranquil location for a perfect getaway. The quaint town has been a regular spot for tourists since the Victorian era. It remains a popular destination for people who want all the benefits of the seaside without the business associated with the large resort towns like Skegness. …

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