Taking a dip in the sea on Christmas Day has become something of a tradition for many coastal dwellers up and down the country. If you decide to swap sitting around the open fire gorging on mince pies and mulled wine for the great icy waters outdoors this Christmas, here are some essential tips to
Figures recently released by the RNLI have shown that coastal fatalities along the British coast were the highest last year over a five-year period. 168 fatal incidences were recorded in 2015, together with 385 additional cases classed as near-fatal. In most cases, those who lost their lives on the coastline last year were men, accounting for
Storm Imogen Storm Imogen battered the south coast of England in February, causing strong winds and rain in addition to the usual travel chaos. For surfers, however, it brought exciting opportunities to ride mammoth waves of epic proportions, but just how safe is it to head out for a surf during a storm? If you
Funding has recently been secured to establish a coastal path in Hampshire, which will be the final link in a complete footpath around England covering a distance of 2,700 miles. About 65% of the coastline in England is currently accessible by foot; however, plans are on track to ensure that the entire English coast will
After the excesses of Christmas, January can leave us feeling sluggish and depressed. Getting fresh air and exercise can make us feel instantly better, improving our mood and helping to burn off calories. It is not just at this time of year that walking can be of benefit to your mind and body, however, with
The weather is warming up and thoughts are increasingly turning to outdoor pursuits. One of the most popular sports in the UK is fishing, providing the ideal opportunity to make the most of the great outdoors either from a beach, rocks, a pier or a boat. Sea fishing can open up a world of experiences
It may be winter but one group of people who will not be put off by the chilly sea temperatures are Britain’s intrepid surfers. Forget the sun kissed beauties surfing the waves in Hawaii and along the Californian coast – Britain’s surfers are hard core, battling with our country’s notoriously unsettled and unpredictable weather. Many
A walk on the beach is undoubtedly more of a pleasure than a pain, but it can also play a major role in your New Year fitness regime. Checking the tide times, getting your boots on and heading to the shore for a brisk walk can be far better for your body than a strenuous
The old song urges everyone to ‘go fly a kite’ and it can be the perfect pastime on a crisp and breezy winter’s day. The beach is one of the best locations for kite flying, especially during the winter months when you can often find metres of empty shingle or sand with no one else
Every year on Boxing Day people around Britain, Europe and the whole world don fancy dress – or simply their swimming costumes – and brave the sea for a traditional dip. The biggest event in Europe is organised by Sunderland’s Lions Club and the oldest is the Tenby Boxing Day Swim. The Welsh event was