About Coast Radar

What Coast Radar is really about

At its heart, Coast Radar is a practical guide to the UK coast. It’s for people who want to explore beaches, coastal paths, and seaside places in a slower, more thoughtful way.

I focus on:

• Real places I’ve visited
• Seasonal advice (not just summer highlights)
• What it’s actually like when you arrive
• Simple tips that make a day by the sea better

When I write about a place, I’m not trying to sell it to you. I’m trying to help you decide if it’s right for you.

Our logo represents what we are about – finding [radar] the best spots on the coast. The COAST is the blue sky and the sun, with the sun representing a radar search. In RADAR, we have the blue sky, with the darker blue representing the swells and waves of the sea.

Real experience, not recycled content

Everything on Coast Radar is shaped by first-hand experience or detailed research.

I spend a lot of time walking coastal paths, visiting beaches in different seasons, and noticing the small details that don’t always make it into guidebooks. Things like how busy it feels on a winter weekday, what turns up on the shoreline after a storm, or whether a place feels calm or exposed when the wind picks up.

If I recommend somewhere, it’s because I’ve stood there, walked it, or explored it myself.

That experience matters. The coast changes constantly, and a place that feels magical in July can feel very different in January. I try to be honest about it so you know what to expect.

Why seasonal coastal travel matters

One thing you’ll notice about Coast Radar is the focus on year-round coastal visits.

I genuinely believe the coast is at its best outside peak summer. Winter walks, stormy seas, quiet beaches, and beachcombing days have a magic of their own. You see more wildlife, find more treasures washed ashore, and experience places without the crowds.

That’s not for everyone, and that’s okay. My job is to help you understand a place’s rhythm so you can choose the right time to visit.

Tools, guides, and useful extras

Alongside written guides, Coast Radar includes a growing set of tools designed to make coastal exploring easier and more personal.

You’ll find interactive maps, curated guides, and a mobile app to help you discover beaches, coastal walks, and seaside places while you’re planning at home or already out and about. These tools are built around real trips, not theory, and they’re there to support how people actually use the coast.

If you choose to create a free account, you can also make Coast Radar your own.

Logged-in users can save places they’re interested in, add private notes to pages, and build simple trip timelines for future visits. It’s a helpful way to keep track of ideas, reminders, and little details you don’t want to lose, all in one place.

Maybe it’s a note about parking you spotted while reading.
Maybe it’s a reminder to visit a beach in winter rather than summer.
Or maybe it’s a loose plan for a few coastal stops over a long weekend.

All notes and timelines are private, just for you.

These features exist because this is how I plan my own coastal trips. The coast rewards a bit of thought and timing, and having everything saved in one place makes it easier to return to places when they feel right, rather than rushing through them.

Who Coast Radar is for

If you enjoy:

• Coastal walks and beaches
• Exploring at any time of the year
• Slower travel and quieter places
• Honest, practical advice

You’re in the right place.

And if my guide helps you discover a new favourite stretch of coast, that’s a win.

Get in touch

If you’ve got a question, spotted something that needs updating, or want to share a coastal recommendation, I’d love to hear from you.

You can get in touch via the contact page, or follow along on social media to see where I’m exploring next.

Thanks for being here.
I hope Coast Radar helps you see the coast a little differently.