The National Trust Book of the Coast

(Hardback)

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An informative and practical handbookfor exploring the coast complete with walking routes, shorespotting guides and things to do. This celebration of the most beautiful stretches of Britain's coastline offers invaluable suggestions for local accommodation, wildlife to spot and National Trust properties to head to.
In 1965, the Trust launched Enterprise Neptune, a nationwide fundraising campaign to highlight the importance and fragility of Britains coastline. The Trust now looks after and makes accessible over 700 miles of coastline across England, Wales and Northern Ireland. In this book, evocative essays (on wild swimming, butterflies and beachcombing) and personal stories (including a day in the life of a National Trust ranger) capture the unique character of Britains shores, past, present and future.

As well as a homage to Britains best-loved beaches, this is an up-to-date practical guide for anyone keen to discover the coast, from the eerie romance of Northumberlands dunes to the dramatic landscapes of Giants Causeway. Each location includes suggestions for local accommodation, walking, wildlife to spot and local National Trust properties to head to once youve shaken the sand from your shoes. Theres nothing quite like a day by the sea and its never been easier to plan the perfect coastal getaway.

Author Bio

Clare Gogerty is an award-winning editor and writer. She is the former editor of Coast magazine and is also the author of The National Trust Book of the Coast. She writes on a variety of subjects including UK travel, homes and interiors.