Please remind me, doesn’t Devon have a coastline as well? Fom the Jurassic Coast, via its numerous estuaries to Plymouth Hoe, then northwards to Clovelly, Woolacombe’s surfer’s paradise and the drama of Lynton and Lynmouth. A mere 509 miles of missed opportunities.
Beautiful and inspiring coastlines! I'd like to do a shoutout for the coast of the Isle of Wight - there are beaches with cliffs, beaches with rockpools, beaches with flat expanses of rolling sand . Some are full of commercial 'seaside businesses' and others are much more peaceful and untroubled by the modern world. The northern shores are protected by proximity to the mainland, and the southern shores face directly out into the English Channel and have a much more 'active' waves as a consequence. The Isle of Wight is officially the sunniest place in the UK, averaging over 5 hours of sunshine per day. Shanklin on the southern coast was officially the driest sunniest town in the UK last year.
@@HipOverFifty I did watch it, and most helpful it was, especially the bit about registering with a local GP for up to three months. I tried to do that back in 2022 when I was there, but no one would take me due to the (then) turmoil surrounding covid. But, even if I could get in, they wouldn't register me because I had no UK address. However, I am a British citizen. Every enquiry was blocked and refused.
Really lovely vids and photos, good choices, I remember most of those places for over 60 years of holidays. Made me smile when you said - the city of Eastbourne! Brighton is now a city but E'bourne is (still) a town! Lindisfarne or Holy Island, on the Northumberland coast has a recorded history from the 6th century AD; it was an important centre of Celtic Christianity under Saints Aidan, Cuthbert, Eadfrith, and Eadberht of Lindisfarne. But not as you mentioned in 1635 (a slip of the typo huh?).
@@HipOverFifty Oh sorry, it did sound like 1635! Still, the Irish monks on Holy Island were there in the 6th century, that pushes it back to within a hundred odd years of Roman rule.
Obviously you cannot cover every where and there are lovely and interesting places all round the U.K.,you should visit the east Kent coast near Broadstairs where the beautiful sandy beaches of Botany Bay are. Doesn’t even look like Britain!! Oh yes and Tenby in lovely Wales is another must. Stunning place.
Polzeath is worth a mention. Not much there but very pretty, and the walk along the coast to Rock is gorgeous. From there you can get a small ferry across to Padstow, so an alternative to staying in Padstow itself which is pretty pricey.
Really lovely video!! Just a slight correction...Lindisfarne was founded in the 600sAD not 1600s, one of the first places that christianity took hold in England.
Lovely choices! I think between Cornwall, Suffolk and Northumbria you have my favourites! Bamburgh - for the castle and the sheer size of the beach wins for me. It can often seem really busy when you park up in the village but then you realise you are in Northumbria where people are dwarfed by the landscape. And that castle. I live in Norfolk now and we are rather spoilt for beaches! My favourite here is Thornham to Hunstanton. The beach goes on forever. Then there is Happisburgh, Mundseley… For seal spotting Sea Palling, Winterton and even Gorleston are superb.
Thanks for sharing. I agree we are spoiled for choice when it comes to wonderful beaches I don’t think the rest of the world really knows what we have here.
@@neilhayz1555 while there are beaches with public access (and paid parking) there's a lot of coastline where there isn't any public access at all. Not just New England but all over. I'd have to say Florida is probably a bit of an exception although you still don't have the access you do here.
Beautiful locations but you missed out some absolute gems on the south /east coast . Rye , Dungeness and especailly the coastal towns of Deal and Whistable .
Thank you! Rye doesn’t technically have a beach although it is a very pretty town I agree Whitstable is again a pretty town, but I didn’t care for the beach at all. It’s got that sort of industrial feel to it!
@@HipOverFifty True. It's still a working town to some extent ( although tourism has mostly taken over ) and has one of the most famous fishing fleets in the south of England . Whitstable Oysters are famous all over the world . I like the classic Kentish feel of these towns . Deal has one of the longest and most unspoilt promenades in the country ( and the youngest pier !!). Two amazing castles and has great views across the channel to France .
@@justinlinnane8043 Wheelers in Whitstable is a true treasure! And I don't even like oysters 😉 I have yet to make it to Deal but I've been as far as Dungeness!
What have you got against the west coast? 😂 Crosby, St. Anne's, Blackpool, Formby, Southport, St. Bees, Morecombe, Ainsdale, Thurstaston, Seascale and so on.
What date did you say for the founding of the monastery at Lindisfarne? I think the first abbey was founded c.650AD.. Did you have a bad experience in Devon? Both South & North Devon have some fantastic coastlines and places to visit..
Have to confess…. As soon as I saw the name pop up on my screen I thought “uh ohhhh” 😲🥺 but… ☑️ especially on saying Fowey 😄well done! Now, how do we get USA folks to say Edinburgh correctly? And also Borough being said as Borrow …. *hurts my brain* 😅
@@weedle30 Thanks! I get it but I always use to cringe when British tourists to Florida would pronounce Kissimmee wrong.... you just have to roll with it 😉 We're all doing the best we can!
Just watch out for the water quality websites if you are actually going in to the sea! Why? Because water pollution has become a big issue in the UK, especially in the South West!
Please remind me, doesn’t Devon have a coastline as well? Fom the Jurassic Coast, via its numerous estuaries to Plymouth Hoe, then northwards to Clovelly, Woolacombe’s surfer’s paradise and the drama of Lynton and Lynmouth. A mere 509 miles of missed opportunities.
Beautiful and inspiring coastlines!
I'd like to do a shoutout for the coast of the Isle of Wight - there are beaches with cliffs, beaches with rockpools, beaches with flat expanses of rolling sand . Some are full of commercial 'seaside businesses' and others are much more peaceful and untroubled by the modern world. The northern shores are protected by proximity to the mainland, and the southern shores face directly out into the English Channel and have a much more 'active' waves as a consequence. The Isle of Wight is officially the sunniest place in the UK, averaging over 5 hours of sunshine per day. Shanklin on the southern coast was officially the driest sunniest town in the UK last year.
Shoutout noted! I’ve been and seen The Needles up close… my favorite though was Cowes ⛵️
So lovely to find your channel. I'm also over 50 and moving to the UK from Australia this year.
Welcome!!
@@HipOverFifty The info you present is thoughtful and useful. I'm quite concerned about how I'll get on with the NHS.
@walkaboutwithrob thank you… why not watch my vids on the NHS!
@@HipOverFifty I did watch it, and most helpful it was, especially the bit about registering with a local GP for up to three months. I tried to do that back in 2022 when I was there, but no one would take me due to the (then) turmoil surrounding covid. But, even if I could get in, they wouldn't register me because I had no UK address. However, I am a British citizen. Every enquiry was blocked and refused.
Whitby, Robin Hoods Bay, Scarborough, etc. on the Yorkshire coast.
I mainly stuck to places I’ve been to, but I need to get to the Yorkshire Beaches. That’s next on my list!
@@HipOverFifty - Robin Hoods Bay is lovely. Staithes isn’t so much a beach but a very quaint little fishing port cut into a cove. Both are very near.
Really lovely vids and photos, good choices, I remember most of those places for over 60 years of holidays. Made me smile when you said - the city of Eastbourne! Brighton is now a city but E'bourne is (still) a town! Lindisfarne or Holy Island, on the Northumberland coast has a recorded history from the 6th century AD; it was an important centre of Celtic Christianity under Saints Aidan, Cuthbert, Eadfrith, and Eadberht of Lindisfarne. But not as you mentioned in 1635 (a slip of the typo huh?).
Glad you enjoyed it. If you look at my notes, you’ll see I mentioned 635 AD.
@@HipOverFifty Oh sorry, it did sound like 1635! Still, the Irish monks on Holy Island were there in the 6th century, that pushes it back to within a hundred odd years of Roman rule.
You missed out Devon in between Cornwall and Dorset?
Devon has some pretty beaches, but the list would be very long if I took in all of them!
Eastbourne is one of my home towns growing up.
I loved the video.
Stay safe and take care.
It is lovely town. I love the Promenade and especially access to the downs from Eastbourne. Thank you. Take care.
@@HipOverFifty Your welcome.
Obviously you cannot cover every where and there are lovely and interesting places all round the U.K.,you should visit the east Kent coast near Broadstairs where the beautiful sandy beaches of Botany Bay are. Doesn’t even look like Britain!! Oh yes and Tenby in lovely Wales is another must. Stunning place.
Next time!
kynance cove is the best beach ive come across well worth the hike but go at low tide
I've heard that's a lovely beach!
Polzeath is worth a mention. Not much there but very pretty, and the walk along the coast to Rock is gorgeous. From there you can get a small ferry across to Padstow, so an alternative to staying in Padstow itself which is pretty pricey.
I agree that little ferry to Rock is pretty unique! Great coastal walks along there 😎
Gorgeous video 🙂👍
Many thanks 🙏
Cornwall, Poldark country, Northumberland beautiful beaches although the North Sea can be challenging 😮
I agree the north sea can be challenging some very steep beaches and drop offs!
Poldark Country? No such Country! No such name! Kernow is the Country! Kernow is the name!
Really lovely video!! Just a slight correction...Lindisfarne was founded in the 600sAD not 1600s, one of the first places that christianity took hold in England.
I did say 635. Sorry if that didn’t come through.
@@HipOverFifty maybe I misheard, I thought you said 1635. In which case I apologise!
@@revbenf6870I heard 1635 as well
Lovely choices! I think between Cornwall, Suffolk and Northumbria you have my favourites!
Bamburgh - for the castle and the sheer size of the beach wins for me. It can often seem really busy when you park up in the village but then you realise you are in Northumbria where people are dwarfed by the landscape. And that castle.
I live in Norfolk now and we are rather spoilt for beaches! My favourite here is Thornham to Hunstanton. The beach goes on forever. Then there is Happisburgh, Mundseley…
For seal spotting Sea Palling, Winterton and even Gorleston are superb.
Thanks for sharing. I agree we are spoiled for choice when it comes to wonderful beaches I don’t think the rest of the world really knows what we have here.
@@HipOverFifty - My Bostonian friend Dana is always a bit astonished how we can just walk onto a beach without paying! Is that a thing in New England?
@@neilhayz1555 while there are beaches with public access (and paid parking) there's a lot of coastline where there isn't any public access at all. Not just New England but all over. I'd have to say Florida is probably a bit of an exception although you still don't have the access you do here.
Beautiful locations but you missed out some absolute gems on the south /east coast . Rye , Dungeness and especailly the coastal towns of Deal and Whistable .
Thank you! Rye doesn’t technically have a beach although it is a very pretty town I agree Whitstable is again a pretty town, but I didn’t care for the beach at all. It’s got that sort of industrial feel to it!
@@HipOverFifty True. It's still a working town to some extent ( although tourism has mostly taken over ) and has one of the most famous fishing fleets in the south of England . Whitstable Oysters are famous all over the world . I like the classic Kentish feel of these towns . Deal has one of the longest and most unspoilt promenades in the country ( and the youngest pier !!). Two amazing castles and has great views across the channel to France .
@@justinlinnane8043 Wheelers in Whitstable is a true treasure! And I don't even like oysters 😉 I have yet to make it to Deal but I've been as far as Dungeness!
635 not 1635 as the lady states on the video
Did say 635!
Come to Scotland if you want some beautiful beaches
I know I was tempted to do Scotland. You are blessed with so many great coastal spots. i’m a huge fan of Scotland! 😁
The west coast beaches are amazing, just a bit windy and chilly for sunbathing!
What have you got against the west coast? 😂 Crosby, St. Anne's, Blackpool, Formby, Southport, St. Bees, Morecombe, Ainsdale, Thurstaston, Seascale and so on.
I wanted to stick to places that I know and can recommend ….haven’t been to the West Coast yet!
How could you leave off Brighton from your list?
For purely coastal reasons, I don’t think Brighton is a best of!
You need to visit Scotland Tessa
I have it’s wonderful! I almost included your beaches but there are so many to choose from 😄
What date did you say for the founding of the monastery at Lindisfarne? I think the first abbey was founded c.650AD..
Did you have a bad experience in Devon? Both South & North Devon have some fantastic coastlines and places to visit..
635 AD founded by Saint Aiden. Actually, if you look in the notes in the description it’s right there!
Congratulations on correctly pronouncing the Cornish villages, well done……..😊
I tried ☺️
Have to confess…. As soon as I saw the name pop up on my screen I thought “uh ohhhh” 😲🥺 but… ☑️ especially on saying Fowey 😄well done! Now, how do we get USA folks to say Edinburgh correctly? And also Borough being said as Borrow …. *hurts my brain* 😅
@@weedle30 Thanks! I get it but I always use to cringe when British tourists to Florida would pronounce Kissimmee wrong.... you just have to roll with it 😉 We're all doing the best we can!
You skipped Devon!
Just watch out for the water quality websites if you are actually going in to the sea!
Why?
Because water pollution has become a big issue in the UK, especially in the South West!