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Bembridge Lifeboat station is a key station strategically situation on the Solent which is known as one of the busiest shipping lanes in English waters. Over 900 lives have been saved by the volunteers at Bembridge. In 1922 an all weather lifeboat house was built but demolished in 2009 and they are now proud users of the new station completed in 2010! There are approximately 23 volunteers at Bembridge along with three other permanent staff and they come from all walks of life. The service is a charity that relies heavily on public funding and has been needed more in the past few years than ever before with the increase in leisure craft being used on the Solent.

West Quay beach is a sand and shingle beach tucked behind the western breakwater. Newhaven Fort is located on top of the cliffs with tunnels that lead down to the beach. Facilities include parking, cafe, slipway.

Brownsea Island offers a varied and beautiful landscape for enjoying the wonders of nature; from the patchworks of woodland, heath and grassy fields in the peaceful and secluded interior, to the cliffs and beaches of the coastline, which offer breathtaking views across the harbour to the Purbeck Hills. No motor vehicles exist on Brownsea Island making it the perfect place to relax. For the more energetic it is possible to explore the island on foot or you can just find a remote spot an enjoy a nice picnic.

Leven beach is a long sandy beach with views towards Edinburgh over the Forth of Fife. Facilities at the beach include toilets, park, Leven Leisure Pool, seasonal lifeguards, amusement arcades and outdoor fitness area.

Sutton-on-sea beach is a sandy, clean beach and a very peaceful spot ideal for families who want a quiet day out at the beach. This beach is  never crowded and has beach huts or chalets that you can hire to shelter in or just to store all the beach essentials that children need to have with them. There is a large wreck of a ship lying just off shore so watch the signs indicating where it is.  It’s a great beach for swimming and also has a bowling green close to the beach. There is also a miniature helicopter on the beach to wow the kids and the sands stretch right up the coast to Mablethorpe if you fancy a walk! Deck chairs and windbreaks for hire, restaurant/cafe, toilets, disabled access, parking (Pay and display), seasonal lifeguards.

Hound Tor is a good example of a heavily weathered granite outcrop. Thought to derive its name from the shape assumed by the blocks on the summit that have been weathered into forms resembling the heads of dogs peering over the natural battlements. To the south-east of the tor, on a north-eastern-facing slope are the remains of Hundatora, a deserted medieval village, which was excavated between 1961 and 1975. It has four Dartmoor longhouses, many with a central drainage channel, and several smaller houses and barns. The three grain storage barns appear to have been adapted to include corn dryers, indicative of the deteriorating climate which led to the abandonment of the settlement by 1350.

Dùn I is Iona’s highest point at a height of 101 metres (333 ft) above sea level. This is an uneven trail to the top but the views are worth the effort, on a clear day not only can you see the whole island but you can make out many of the other Inner Hebrides islands.

Dunraven Castle was actually a fortified mansion built in 1803 near Southerndown on the South Wales coast. This is on the headland overlooking Dunraven Bay and is a spectacular location. The castle is in ruins but the walled garden survives.

Port Soderick beach is a sand and rocky beach with a promenade, a children’s play area and a picnic site. This was a popular tourist location on the island but has since been forgotten and now is in a state of decay. Facilities at the beach include refreshments, promenade and parking. Video by Isle of Man by Drone

Newport Sands is in Cardigan Bay, facing the Irish Sea and is also known as Traethmawr. This 1.5 km beach is a broad, long, flat, sand dune backed beach at the mouth of the River Nevern. At low tide you can wade across the river to Parrog. The cliffs to the north are designated as a Site of Special Scientific Interest. Very popular with all kinds of watersports. Facilities include a car park, toilets, cafe and seasonal lifeguards.

Huntingtower Castle was built in stages from the 15th century by the Clan Ruthven family and was known for several hundred years as the House (or Place) of Ruthven. The original tower,  now known as the Eastern Tower was a free-standing building, constructed primarily as a gatehouse. It consists of three storeys and a garret under the roof. Around the end of the 15th century a second tower, the Western Tower was built alongside the Huntingtower, with a gap of about 3 metres between them.

Scourie beach is an arcing sandy beach that is protected by the bay and headland. The beach starts in the village with the main part of the sand being just outside. The beach is a popular starting point for some walks with nearby bird watching hides. The beach has a few car parking options in the village or our by the headland. Within the village, you have a village store, pub and touring caravan/campsite.