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