A trip to the beach is one of the highlights of summer; however, if you are planning a picnic, getting sand in your food is arguably the biggest downside of any seaside excursion. Fortunately, there are plenty of foolproof ways to keep the sand out your sandwiches. It is normally dry sand blowing about that
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Tidal Variation in the UK
Just why are the tides, and the tide times, different across the UK? Although the sun and moon influence the tides, the shape of the coastline, water depth and the currents can influence the height and flow rate of the tides and the specific tidal times. The gradient of the seabed near the shore can
A Busy Time for the RNLI
As the weather continues to get warmer, the RNLI is being kept busy on the coastline, helping to keep beachgoers safe. In addition to rescuing people who have got into difficulty out at sea, the RNLI also regularly gets call outs for people cut off by the tide. Last weekend, for example, Bude RNLI lifeboat
Forage for Free at the Seaside
Foraging for food has become increasingly fashionable. Not only is it free, but it also allows you to try new flavours that you won’t find on most supermarket shelves. The seaside is a great place to go foraging for food; however, as with any type of foraging, make sure you know what you are picking.