November 5, 2014
Move to…Portsmouth
It lays claim to being the UK's only island city, and with its rich naval and maritime association it's heaven for sailors and history buffs alike. By Lesley Gillilan. Pompey, as the locals call it,…
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November 5, 2014
Move to…the Fowey Estuary
Two harbour communities set on either side of this Cornish waterway offer the chance to live in either a smart town or a pretty village Words: Lesley Gillilan. The author Daphne du Maurier began her lifelong…
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November 3, 2014
Weekend in… West Kilbride
With its artisans’ studios and a new arts and crafts centre, this coastal community is a haven for traditional craftspeople. Words: Tina Walsh
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November 3, 2014
Weekend in… Bridport and West Bay
These pretty neighbouring towns on the Jurassic Coast are steeped in tradition and home to a vibrant food and arts scene. Words: Jessica Johnson. Photographs: Louise Haywood-Schiefer
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October 31, 2014
Horseriding on the beach: five of the best rides
There is nothing quite like a long gallop on the beach. Abigail Flanagan picks five of the best beach rides.
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October 29, 2014
Walk of the week: Alnmouth to Warkworth
A walk along the magnificent Northumbrian coast, topped by a pretty red-roofed town and tailed by a splendid medieval castle. By Christopher Somerville. Walking stats: Distance 7 miles Time 3 hours Difficulty 1/5 1. Starting…
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October 28, 2014
Try It Now… Dog-mushing on the Cumbrian Coast
Emily Mawson heads to the Lake District National Park and discovers how being pulled by huskies on the beach is as exhilarating as it is in the snow
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October 28, 2014
Coast Characters: David and Ben Oakes
Scallop-diver DAVID OAKES on running a sustainable family fishing business on the Isle of Skye. Interview Jessica Johnson My son Ben (pictured, right) joined our family business last year after studying for a degree in…
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October 28, 2014
My Coast: A. L Kennedy
Writer and stand-up comedian A. L KENNEDY describes the impact of growing up by the water in Dundee and how beach walking eases the mind. Interview Alex Reece. Having grown up in Dundee, I don’t…
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October 24, 2014
Try it Now… Photographing Natural Detail
Learn how to see the beauty in everyday things – and take better pictures of the seashore – through a photography course on the Wirral Peninsula. Words: Alex Reece The digital revolution has made photographers…
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October 24, 2014
Try It Now…Woodcarving in Northern Ireland
Paul Symington heads to Strangford Lough near the seaside village of Portaferry to try his hand at the traditional technique of woodcarving
