Groynes on UK beaches are one of the most beautiful and useful features found on our coast. Wooden groynes are an essential control to keep beaches stable. Although groynes can be made of many materials, it is the UK’s wooden groynes that do the job but also add character to the environment. The purpose of a groyne…
Beachcombing along the UK shoreline is a great way to get the family out into the fresh air. So what is beachcombing? Unlike fossil hunting which is looking for very specific items in a limited number of coastal locations, beachcombing extends this to anything found on the beach. The best thing about beachcombing over fossil…
So you want to take your kids to the seaside but how do you know is a beach safe to swim in the sea? Really this falls down to three key points: Lifeguards The water quality Water conditions Not all beaches have lifeguards and measure the water quality. If you are not confident it is best to…
The history of surfing Did you know that surfing did not start on the California beaches in the 1960’s? Surfing is one of the oldest practiced sports in the world, and is a beautiful blend of athleticism as well as the recognition, and appreciation of the power of nature. The board was used by fishermen…