Author and former Blue Peter presenter Konnie Huq talks about the appeal of the Gower Peninsula in South Wales and writing her first children’s book. Words: Alex Reece
Countryfile presenter and journalist John Craven talks about the world-class Antrim Coast in Northern Ireland and his lifelong affection for the sea. Interview: Alex Reece
TV chef Valentine Warner on walking up the hill at Golden Cap, with its views of the Jurassic Coast, and how beach fishing clears the mind. Words: Alex Reece
When he’s not perfecting his kitesurfing skills, outdoor adventure-seeker Guy McKenzie spends most days on the beach at St Andrews, teaching watersports and land yachting to others. Words & Photographs: Suzi Mitchell
Leading contemporary artist Kurt Jackson talks about the untamed coastline near where he lives in West Cornwall, and how it inspires his work. Interview: Alex Reece
Hotelier and presenter of The Hotel Inspector Alex Polizzi talks about her family attachment to St Mawes in Cornwall, and how she becomes a completely different person when she’s there
Broadcaster, film-maker and writer Lucy Cooke talks about moving to Hastings in East Sussex, where she was born, and the meditative aspect of staring at the sea
TV historian Dan Snow reveals his deep connection with the Hampshire coastline, and how he enjoys sailing on the Solent with his three children. Interview: Alex Reece
Formula One legend and broadcaster David Coulthard describes his coastal childhood, growing up in the south-west of Scotland, and what the sea means to him. WORDS: Interview Alex Reece
