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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Holidays on the Coast, Camping & Touring Sites
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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- Treatment Success for Sick Turks and Caicos Corals 20th October 2020{.img-responsive} We have worked to support marine conservation in the Turks and Caicos Islands (TCI) for nearly two decades, building strong links with our local environmental partners. One of our key allies, the Turks and Caicos Islands Reef Fund (TCRF), have been tackling a highly lethal coral disease.
- Nominate a 'Young Ocean Optimist' for our brand new award 12th October 2020Know an Ocean Optimist? We’re looking for nominations of under-25s who have done something amazing to help our ocean!
- The government’s last chance to #FixOurFisheries 8th October 2020Next Tuesday (13th October) the Fisheries Bill returns to the House of Commons for the final time. This is the government’s last chance to #FixOurFisheries.
- Is your seabass dolphin friendly? New Good Fish Guide ratings out now 6th October 2020Our latest Good Fish Guide ratings are out today and we’re sad to see seabass from the Southern Bay of Biscay entering our red rated ‘Fish to Avoid’ list.