The Coast of Great Britain
Discover the natural wonders of the British Coastline on your doorstep or on holiday
Articles
Coastline of the United Kingdom
(Wikipedia)
Britain’s best coastal caves, arches and stacks
(Countryfile)
Going coastal: 12 of Britain's best seaside spots
(Rough Guides)
Britain's 20 greatest beaches
(The Telegraph)
Britain’s best coastal walks
(Countryfile)
Discover Britain’s gorgeous coastlines
(Visit Britain)
10 hidden beaches, bays and walks on the UK coastline
(The Guardian)
The UK’s best hidden beaches
(Time Out)
Top 25 UK Sandy Beaches
(Mountain Warehouse)
Best British islands | Secret islands off the UK coast
(CN Traveller)
7 Scenic Seaside Railway Journeys
(Coast Magazine)
Natural wonders in the UK - From Durdles Door to Giant's Causeway
(The Independent)
Top 12 Coastal Wildlife-Watching Experiences
(Coast Magazine)
The UK's best coastal walks
(The Telegraph)
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Coast - Visit Britain
Visit the best beach-side destinations and coastal attractions by using our handy guide to Coastal Britain...
The UK Beach Guide
With beach info, photos, weather and tides and more...
Coast & Sea - The Met Office
Weather data, tide times, beach and shipping forecasts, weather warnings...
The Marine Conservation Society
Discover and explore the British coast and it's ecosystem at the UK's leading marine charity.
Capturing Our Coast
Collecting and distributing data about our marine ecosystem through an army of volunteers.
RNLI Lifeboats
Saving lives on and off the coast. Exists through charitable donations, find out more.
Sounds of our Shores
Public uploads of favourite seaside sounds, building a permanent digital resource of UK coastal recordings.
Coast Radar
Whether you're looking for the nearest beach, events or things to do, Coast Radar can help you explore...
OpenLearn - BBC - Coast
The always-surprising story of life on the edge of the British Isles - and beyond - is a co-production between the BBC and The Open University.
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Coastal Regions
England
England's Coast
Covering England as a whole.
South West
Cornwall, Devon, Dorset, Somerset.
South & South East
Hampshire, West & East Sussex, Kent.
East
Essex, Suffolk, Norfolk, Lincolnshire.
North East
Yorkshire, Durham, Tyne & Wear, Northumberland.
North West
Merseyside, Lancashire, Cumbria.
Wales
Wales Coast
The Welsh coast as a whole.
South
Monmouthshire, Glamorgan.
South West
Carmarthenshire, Pembrokeshire.
West / Mid
Cardigan & Ceredigion, Merioneth, Gwynedd.
North
Anglesey, Caernarfonshire, Denbighshire, Flintshire.
Scotland
Scotland's Coast
Covering Scotland's Coast as a whole.
South West
Dumfries & Galloway, Ayrshire, Arran.
West
Argyll & Bute, Jura, Islay, Mull.
North
Highland, Skye, Outer Hebrides, Orkney, Shetland.
East & South East
Aberdeenshire, Moray, Angus, Dundee, Fife, Lothian, Borders.
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Haven Holidays - Camping, Touring, Lodges & Chalets
36 award-winning family holiday parks throughout England, Scotland and Wales- close to some of Britain’s favourite seaside resorts. A great base to explore the coast by day and kick back in the evenings.
British Coast News
Marine Conservation Society News Feed- Stunning images and strange stories – from frilled sharks to clapping seals and more 26th March 2020The latest MCS members magazine ‘Marine Conservation’ is out and features some very bizarre stories from the ocean as well as a celebration of the work we have been doing in Scotland over the last two decades. If you’re not a member, read on to get a flavour of the contents, and find out how […]
- Maintaining social distance at the beach 20th March 2020Thinking about the environment could help lift our moods and contribute to improving our mental health which may be under a strain just now. The health benefits of the sea and other ‘blue spaces’ are well documented - being by the coast can help with anxiety and stress, as well as making you feel more […]
- Plastic straws, cotton buds and balloon sticks could be outlawed in Wales by 2021 18th March 2020Plans to scrap a number single-use plastic items have been announced by the Welsh government. A consultation on the proposals will take place in the coming months, and legislation will then need to be passed before the measures can be put in place.
- New Good Fish Guide ratings spell trouble for trawled cuttlefish 12th March 2020The latest update to our Good Fish Guide ratings are out today and we're sad to see trawl-caught cuttlefish from the English Channel move onto our list of red rated 'Fish to Avoid'.
