Let’s face the facts; heading to the coast and participating in water sports can be incredibly fun and exciting. From paddleboarding to surfing and kayaking there are a multitude of options for you if you want to enjoy the great outdoors here in the UK. However, water sports can also be dangerous if they’re not…
A historic island nation. Over 7000 miles of coastline. Beautiful beaches. Soaring cliffs. Stunning views. Fossil-hunting. Ancient castles. Village pubs. Fish and chips! All of this and more await with the ultimate UK road trip. Sunrise in Durdle Door, Dorset If this sounds tempting, you’re not alone. The UK’s long and varied coastline draws millions…
While starting a holiday-home business can be an exciting venture, there are many factors to consider to make sure that everything runs smoothly and successfully. As domestic breaks in the UK became more popular on the back of the pandemic and lockdowns, so did the number of holiday homes across England. In fact, the number…
In this article, we discuss the temperature of the sea around the UK and what it means for those wanting to swim. Compared to indoor heated swimming pools, which vary in temperature from around 26°C to 30°C, swimmers are likely to be exposed to a much wider range of temperatures when swimming outside. In the…
So you have the question “what’s the nearest beach to me?” or “where is the closest beach?“. Well, Coast Radar is here to help guide you through the search as the United Kingdom (UK) coast covers over 19,491 miles or 31,367 km including the islands with in excess of 1400 accessible beaches. Nowhere in the…
After the hazy days of summer are over beach hut owners can be left wondering what to do with their huts, and whether it might even be worth renting it out in the winter months. Here we look at what you can do with your hut after summer and importantly how to ensure it is…
A beach holiday is a delight for everyone, whether you’re in the Caribbean or on and around the British seaside, to make sure your holiday is safe and enjoyable, here are our top 10 beach holiday safety tips. Water: Take some bottles of water with you and drink frequently, it’s surprising how quickly we can…
The whimsical beach huts of Britain You’ve seen the families enjoying the comfort of a cuppa brewed in their beach hut as you sit there in the rain on the beach telling yourself that it’s all part of the great British holiday and wishing you were dry and warm inside as well. Beach huts are…
School trips are often the most fondly remembered times of education. When you put effort into planning a fun school trip, it truly pays off in the delight and enjoyment experienced by the pupils. However, the preparation itself can be a logistical challenge, especially if you are taking younger children. Here are some tips to…
Our top 10 beachcombing tips, beachcombing can be a great family activity and can keep everyone active and enjoying themselves for hours. Here are Coast Radar’s top 10 beachcombing tips to make your time as a beachcomber even more enjoyable: What to take.Here is a list of some items you may want to remember so…
Travelling abroad in the current Covid climate is still quite a palaver, with tests having to be done before you go, and when you come back, and sometimes a couple of days before you leave to come home too. These are not free tests and the costs can add up, not to mention the time…
The UK coastline is so varied that it offers great photo opportunities. Not only do you get a chance to take great pictures but also you explore some beautiful locations. In our pages, we have tools to move around seaside and coastal locations and our individual listings have at least a single photo and some…