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Heading to UK and Ireland and looking for something to do or a place to visit nearby. Coast Radar is not just a list of beaches but we bring you the whole UK and Ireland coast including castles, lighthouses, piers, museums, beautiful gardens, seaside towns, National Trust and other heritage properties.
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Finding the best things to see and do on a UK and Ireland day out with your family or friends is easy – simply explore the links below, to find the closest hit the jump to my location compass or use the search bar to plan where your next UK and Ireland activity could be.
- Ardbeg Distillery is a Scotch whisky distillery in Ardbeg on the south coast of the isle of Islay. The Ardbeg distillery has been producing whisky since 1798, and began commercial production in 1815. Come and learn more about our wonderful whisky and explore our beautiful Distillery on one of our fascinating tours.
- Oban lifeboat station was established in 1972 and operates an all weather lifeboat. Station open weekday afternoons or by appointment, no shop. Oban lifeboat image by Tanya Dedyukhina
- Our surf school, surf shop and café are just 50 metres from Westward Ho! beach. We have heated changing rooms, toilets, hot shower, surf shop and café all on site.
- Stoke-sub-Hamdon Priory, 14th/15th-century farm buildings, formerly a priests’ residence, now managed by the National Trust and The Great Hall is open to visitors.
- The Sunset Surf school is located below Sunset Surf Café, just a short walk from Gwithian beach. Hayle beach is known for its consistent waves all year round, making it perfect for catching your first rides and improving your skills.
- Moy Castle was built in the 15th century by Hector Reaganach Maclean, 1st Laird of Lochbuie, is was abandoned in 1752 when a new house was built and the castle is now a scheduled monument. The castle comprises a three-level tower house with a garret. The crenellated parapet and the remains of two cap-houses survive at the upper level. The ground floor contains a well. A small enclosure or barmkin was located on the south-east side.
- Atlantic College was one of the first nine inshore lifeboat stations to be established by the RNLI. Experimental work on the development of fast inshore rescue boats was carried out here and it was also the first station to have a female helmsman.
- St Marys lifeboat station was established in 1837 and operates an all weather lifeboat. Station is open daily.
- Magnificent sea cliffs of Torridonian sandstone rise from the Atlantic on the north-west coast of Handa Island. The island comes alive each summer when nearly 100,000 seabirds gather to breed, including internationally important numbers of guillemot, razorbill and great skua. > 250 pairs of puffin breed here This is a fantastic day out for everyone. Take in the beautiful views on the way up and or stop and walk along one of the many beaches. Take a picnic and a camera and have a wonderful day.
