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Enter the Coast photographic competition 2011

Could you be this year’s best amateur digital coastal photographer? Enter our competition for a...

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Join the Coast walk

Come on our first reader walk this September, which will explore the highlights of the Jurassic...

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How well do you know the British coastline? Take the quiz

You could win two beautiful seaside books worth £58.99: 'The Sea: an Anthology of Maritime...


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The mysteries of the tide


11.08.2010

Have you ever wondered what causes the rise and fall of the ocean? And why does the tidal range of the British Isles vary so much? And what is the Severn Bore all about? Read on to discover the answers... By Gavin Pretor-Pinney more


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Hook 'em and cook 'em fish recipes

For a glorious day at sea with the chance to catch and eat your own fresh fish supper, little... more

11.08.2010
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Save our seaside: Hastings Pier, East Sussex

Read the sixth case study in Coast's Save our Seaside campaign: Hastings Pier, in East Sussex more

10.08.2010

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Nude is not rude

More and more of us are shedding inhibitions and clothing to embrace naturism in all its glory.... more

10.08.2010
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Top 10 UK naturist beaches

Head for the best - undressed. By Iain Aitch more

10.08.2010

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Recipes (47)

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Keralan Cod En-Papillote

A fragrant Indian fish recipe more

09.08.2010
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Saffron Orange Soused Herrings

This simple herring dish is bursting with flavour more

09.08.2010

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The perfect pasty

Make your own perfect pasty with this recipe courtesy of the St Ives Bakery more

18.11.2009
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Lemon sponge cake

A light and zesty sponge cake is always a winner more

16.09.2009

Specials (224)

Going organic

Ways to live an organic life more

01.09.2010

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Go to sleep - your guide to getting your Zzzs...

Improve the quality of your sleep more

18.08.2010
Lighten your life

Lighten your life

18.08.2010

In this month's issue of...

 

  • Days of heaven: make the summer last with lazy days at the British seaside
  • Inspiring homes: a Hastings townhouse, a Modernist dream pad and a harbour chalet
  • Weekends away: teach your kids to sail, cycle around an island, visit a maritime festival
  • Fishermen's friends: are sea shanties the new rock 'n' roll?

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