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…
Walking for your fitness. We have all done Christmas and some of us may still be planning our New Year resolutions. But, if fitness is one of them then why not just get walking. The greatest thing about walking is that it is absolutely free. They say we need to do 10,000 steps a day…
The nearest beach to London? Lots of people live in or visit London and on hot summer days desire to get away from the heat of the city and visit the south-east coast. But where is the nearest beach to London? Here we list our top 10 locations for a day trip to the coast from…
The nearest beach to Milton Keynes? There is always a time when we need to get the family out and about. Then why not visit the seaside as a trip to the beach is a great way to get the kids interacting with fun-filled activities. But where is the nearest beach to Milton Keynes? Milton Keynes is…
The nearest beach to Birmingham? There is always a bank holiday or school break approaching or it just looks like a hot weekend, and you want to get out of the city and the kids away from the TV and computer. Then why not visit the seaside as a trip to the beach is a great…
Do you like Real Ale and Craft Beers? If yes then when out and about travelling I am sure you would love the opportunity to explore some artisan, craft- micro- or nano-breweries in your destination. Often these small breweries have strong local communities supporting some very adventurous ales. In many cases, they offer brewery tours,…
It’s easy to get overwhelmed when you think about planning your UK trip to the coast this article will help you. From deciding when to go, where to go, what to see and do I will take you through each step and hopefully make your planning process smoother and less daunting. There is a lot…
Coast Radar was formed out of my love of the UK coast and wanting people to think about exploring what we have on our doorstep rather than by default jumping on a plane. Yes, great beaches are everywhere but the UK with its 13,000 km of coastline (including islands) has such a great variety in such…
Lighthouses were created out of a necessity to protect passing ships travelling to UK ports and harbours. The very first used large open fire metal baskets, although were some earlier examples of lanterns being lit on the cliff tops. What we recognise today as a lighthouse is a tall tower with a system of lamps…
Porthleven is the most southerly fishing port on mainland England sitting between Lands End and the Lizard Point in Cornwall. Porthleven has built up around the need for a harbour with the location chosen because there had been many shipwrecks in the bay. The harbour offers a historic character and a very interesting structure. The rock and pier entrance is followed…
St Ives is a beautiful Cornwall seaside town that wraps around the harbour with breathtaking scenery of the North Cornwall Atlantic coast. Close to the harbour, its streets are narrow, winding with uneven cobbles. With the benefit of the Atlantic swells and the warmth of the Gulf Stream, the area offers some of the best surf conditions…
Broadstairs is a picturesque seaside town in Kent, sitting between Margate in the North and Ramsgate in the South, this stretch of coast contains some of the nearest beaches to London and is only just over an hour away. The locality to London makes Broadstairs a perfect day trip option with some of the closest…