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Escape to the seaside this summer and explore Britain's best classic seaside attractions
The UK coastline is famed for its classic seaside resorts, each with its own vintage attractions. Here's our top 10 – from boats and big wheels, to trains and yummy ice cream spots.
Built by a paranoid Henry VIII, these two clifftop forts in Falmouth tell a thrilling tale of Tudor tensions
Sail between Pendennis and St Mawes, two castles that have defended Cornwall since Tudor times
What looks like a crumbling ruin was once the nerve centre of England’s bloodiest war: How Warkworth Castle and its hidden hermitage shaped a nation’s history
Explore a mighty hill-top castle that Shakespeare once wrote into a play, and then follow a gentle riverside path that holds enchantments of its own: a mystical hermitage
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This long-distance walking trail features some of the UK’s most beautiful beaches – and it’s near-impossible to get lost on it
The South West Coast Path is one of the toughest long-distance walking trails in the UK. Find out everything you need to know to take it on.
Achmelvich, Sutherland: What to see and do
Beneath the gaze of north-west Scotland’s Highland peaks are some of Britain’s purest and whitest beaches – one of the most beautiful is Achmelvich.
Clovelly, Devon: What to see and do
Explore the timeless, traffic-free village of Clovelly on the north coast of Devon, and find cosy pubs, cobbled streets and locally caught lobster
Guide to Britain’s lighthouses: history and how to visit
We explore the history of lighthouses in the UK, the best lighthouses to visit and lighthouses you can stay in
British seashell guide: how to identify and where to find
Enhance your next beach walk with our guide to some of the most common seashells found along the British coastline.
Britain's best beach campsites
Pitch your tent by the sea with our pick of the best beach campsites in the UK.
Guide to Britain's crab species: how to identify and where to find
These characterful crustaceans are a highlight of any rock pooling expedition. Our expert crab and crustacean guide will help you identify common British crab species and the best places to find them.
National Marine Week 2021: what's on and wildlife to spot
Explore Britain's spectacular coastline this summer and celebrate the wonderful seaside wildlife of our shores this National Marine Week. Here's our guide on the best activities and events to join.
Best cottages, campsites and hotels to stay on the UK coast
Revitalising sea air and endless ocean views – nothing quite beats a seaside stay. Here's our guide on the best places to stay along the UK coast, including seaside hotels, cottages, remote bothies and campsites.
Guide to walking the Cleveland Way: places to stay, things to do
Gorgeous coast, pretty fishing harbours, rugged hills and ancient monuments – all in one spectacular route. Welcome to the wonders of North Yorkshire’s Cleveland Way with our expert guide on how to walk this epic route, plus places to stay and useful travel advice.
Aberystwyth walk, Ceredigion
This spectacular five-mile cliff walk starts at the northern end of the town ascending Constitution Hill to follow the rugged Wales Coast Path to the dramatic sand dunes of Ynyslas.
Walk: Lizard Point to Mullion Cove, Cornwall
From colourful wildflowers and glowing azure waters in spring and summer to the atmospheric wind and waves of autumn and winter, this walk from Lizard to Mullion in Cornwall guaranteed to awaken your senses...
Coronavirus: phased reopening of parklands, gardens and nature reserves
The National Trust, English Heritage and RSPB are among a number of charities and organisations in the UK which have announced plans to begin the phased reopening of a number of parklands, gardens and nature reserves from the start of June.
Walk: Abbotsbury, Dorset
Take a walk through the Dorset countryside to a chapel overlooking the spectacular Jurassic Coast
Walk: Arisaig to Camusdarach, Lochaber, Highland
Discover stunning views, white sand and clear water along this glorious section of Scotland’s celebrated west coast
Day out: Sandscale Haws, Cumbria
Step out into the Duddon Estuary’s sandhills, with their unusual flora and fauna and breathtaking views to the Lake District peaks
Coastal flowers guide: how to identify
Get to know the pretty summer blooms found on our coasts, cliffs, dunes and shores with our expert guide to coastal flowers found in the UK.
Walk: Falmouth to Mylor, Cornwall
Enjoy clifftop views over the moody English Channel with a short coastal walk before warming up at one of Mylor Yacht Harbour’s eateries
Walk: Boscastle, Cornwall
Follow a footpath through a dramatic flower-filled valley and woodland, over the River Valency and along high clifftops, starting and finishing at one of Cornwall’s prettiest fishing villages Boscastle.
How to identify traditional fishing boats
Britain's coastlines are dotted with cobles and fifies, prawners and smacks – but which boat is which? Here is our identification guide to traditional fishing boats
Day out: River Coquet, Northumberland
From lofty medieval castles to meandering riverside bends, explore Warkworth's heritage, walks and wildlife.
