With summer just around the corner, now is the perfect time to start planning your next holiday! While jetting off to a foreign country may be exciting, there are also a number of fantastic locations right here in the UK. In fact, the UK is home to some of the most beautiful coastlines in the…
England already has many great coastal footpaths but there are current plans to create a National Trail, the England Coast Path, that when complete will be one of the longest coastal walking routes in the world. It’s being worked on in sections and you can see a map showing progress here. In the meantime, you…
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 31,000 km of coastline (including islands) has such a great variety in such…
Beaches provide a great way to have fun with all the family but most of England’s beaches are packed in the Summer so we thought we’d give you a rundown on some of the ‘hidden’ beaches instead. 1. Luccombe Beach, Isle of Wight Luccombe Beach on the Isle of Wight is the perfect way to…
England and Wales Heritage Coasts were established in 1972 to conserve the best stretches of undeveloped coast in England and Wales. Many of these coastal stretches are part of larger National Parks or Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB), and the average protected area extends inland for an average of 2.4km (1.5 miles) which means…
It’s that time of year again when everyone is hosting a music or food festival! We all love a weekend away and the United Kingdom has some of the best entertainment near water that you can get. Here’s our recommendations for June! Get yer wellies out! 1. The Rock Oyster Festival, North Cornwall 21st –…
Beaches on the Isle of Wight This beautiful island just off the South coast of England is known for its award-winning beaches. There are in fact 29 beaches in total but eleven award-winning beaches on the Isle of Wight and they are inspected daily and many cleaned daily to ensure that they meet the exacting…
Wonders on the Isle of Wight Isle of Wight is a magical island just off the south coast of England. Known as one of the sunniest spots in England the island is roughly 23 miles by 13 miles which means nothing is far away once you’re there making it the perfect getaway this Autumn. (You…