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<strong>Bryher, Isles of Scilly:</strong> There’s something beneath me in the water – a slick black shape

I spent hours last week trying to calculate the best way to stretch some Air Miles from London to Aberdeen, to be with my mother on her birthday.  All the pictures on the website were of, frankly, more exotic destinations: Greek villages overlooking the deep blue of the Aegean, the aqua of the Caribbean lapping a palm-fringed beach, beautiful people partying in Ibiza. I am an island obsessive. I love one in the sun, but also a wind-blown craggy northern one. There is something about crossing w...

Britains 20 greatest beaches The weather is beginning to warm up and a day at the seaside is sounds all the more tempting Learn to surf at Watergate Bay in Cornwall Credit: John Harper/Moment RF Britain is home to some exemplary beaches. As restriction continue to ease, embrace life and make a dash to the seaside this weekend. To help you pick the best stretch of sand, we asked our experts to recommend their favourite beaches around the country. Some of the nominations are deservedly popular s...

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Lyme Regis is a popular town on the Jurassic Coast - Credit: Herry Lawford, Flicr From cool coastal resorts to bustling market hubs, Andy Greeves chooses ten towns whose history, ambience and busy events diary make them ‘must visit’ destinations. Remember to practice social distancing on your visit and book ahead wherever possible to avoid disappointment. Some events mentioned may not be running this year or be slightly different so do check before attending.  1. Poole & Sandbanks Take you...

The 10 beautiful islands every Briton should visit Our UK experts profile 10 beautiful islands that should be on your travel radar 13 May 2021 • 1:46pm "My top spot on Anglesey is Llanddwyn Bay in the south, where miles of sand frames the mouth of the Menai Strait and the floating mountains of Snowdonia" Credit: Getty From the heights of Scotland to the southern edges of England, Britains coastline is dotted with incredible isles. So hoist the mainsail (or catch the next ferry) – every Brit...

The popular community drive had to be cancelled last year due to the coronavirus pandemic. Beach cleans at 21 locations have been organised over the May 22/23 weekend, for what will be the 31st beach clean organised by Litter Free Coast and Sea. On the Saturday beach cleans at Shell Bay, Studland; Knoll Beach, Studland; Middle Beach, South Beach and Old Harry Rocks, Studland; Southbourne Beach; North Beach, Swanage, and Boscombe Pier will be taking place. Then on the Sunday litter-picks...

Wake to to sea views at these coastal campsites Credit: Getty Imagine its one of those bright, blue-sky summer mornings. You wake to the sound of birdsong and the odd sheep. Outside, you catch a glimpse of a green swathe of grass with glittering sea beyond. Its the sort of view youd pay a fortune to bag if you were staying in a hotel – but its yours for just a few pounds at one of Britains coastal campsites.  Many sites have direct access to the beach, perfect for a swim or surf before break...

The ferry, connecting Sandbanks and Shell Bay, confirmed its suspension on Twitter. It said: “The Sandbanks Ferry service is currently suspended. We will update as soon as we have a recommencement time. We apologise for any inconvenience.” As of 6.59pm, the ferry service remains suspended. A mechanical issue has been identified and an update will be issued at 8pm this evening. The latest update, posted at 7.47pm on Twitter, states that the ferry service remains suspended. The ne...

Plants from all over the world flourish at Tresco Abbey Gardens, thanks to the unusually warm climate Tom Parker A flicker of wings catches my eye, darting through the small churchyard before alighting on a lichen-laced tombstone, a distinctive red tail bobbing up and down. This delicate black redstart has recently arrived from Eastern Europe – here, like so many unexpected plants and animals on this exotic archipelago, for the mild climate. I am on Tresco, the second biggest of the low-lyi...