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Introducing British Beaches: From mud-slicked bays to sandy windswept strands and pebble strewn coves, Britain boasts of an excellent range of beaches for the beachcombers along its nibbled coastline. Winter presents itself as the perfect season for scavenging along these coastlines with a large number of wonders getting washed ashore following the days in the stormy season.
Walking along the beaches is a fun experience simply because of the innumerable collectibles that can be found strewn along the vast sandy shores. Sea sponges, old driftwood twists, sea-worn glass fragments in bright jewel colours and beautiful shells are among the most sought after items. For the adventurous lot of hidden things to explore your journey. Here we present a list of the best beach walks in Britain for the winter season. As a reward for the exciting yet tiresome journey, we have enlisted places where one is likely to find a refreshing and welcoming pub at the end of their walk.
Atlantic Crossings at Cornwall

Better known as White sands, Sennen in north Cornwall is one of the few beaches with a westerly influence. The long crescent-shaped coastline with its silky sand smoothed by the Atlantic and soft, grass covered cliffs rising in the backdrop provides a palpable feel and the beauty during the winter season is absolutely stirring. Visitors can start their walk along the coastal path from Land’s End and take a stroll along the beach completing their sojourn with lunch at the seventeenth century Old Success Inn that is extra beautiful in a very special way and always full of life.
Fiddle with Fossils at Dorset

The first natural World Heritage Site in England, the Jurassic Coast is a ninety-five-mile long coastline stretching all the way to Studland from Exmouth. Charmouth is one of the best beaches in terms of fossil hunting. The heritage centre is the best place to start a walk along the cliffs and beach till visitors arrive at the Lyme Regis Cobb, the location for the filming of “The French Lieutenant’s Woman.” The best place to have lunch is the gorgeous and relaxing Hix Oyster and Fish House. Owned by Mark Hix, this place serves up a rare treat of sparkling and welcoming seafood outside London.
Mile after Mile of Shingles at Suffolk

With so many baked-bread and terracotta coloured beaches dotting the Suffolk coast, one is faced with the question: Where to draw the line? The Anchor is the best solution. Set in Walberswick, a Georgian village just off the beach it is surrounded by an environment ideal for birdwatchers: marsh, meadows and mudflats. It is only a couple of miles walk via the ferry from Southwold.
Northumberland and its dunes to die for

Northumberland is home to some of the most romantic and far-flung beaches in the country. The best walk is down south to Dunstan burgh Castle and its ghostly ruins around Embleton Bay and then back up to the tiny Low Newton Hamlet. The beach is famous for its pretty dunes that houses an exotic collection of wild flowers and birds. Nearby, the friendly Ship Inn is a great place to have homemade pasta and crab.
Dramatic Seascape at St. David’s Head, Pembrokeshire

Located to the north-west of St. David’s and White sands beach, this dramatic headland is a spectacular site for coastal walks and sea views. During the winter months, the sea churns up crashing waves and mesmerizing surfs that are a real treat to the eyes. Calmer weather can allow visitors to travel to the nearby Ramsey Islands which is a favoured habitat of many migratory birds.
Beachcombing at Runswick Bay, North Yorkshire

Situated just north of Whitby, Runswick Bay is a treasure trove of sorts where the sea washes ashore all forms of knick-knacks. The clay and shale composition of the surrounding cliffs causes them to crumble with every monsoon shower, revealing ancient fossils. Rated as the best beachcombing site in the country, visitors can stay at the nearby Cockpit Cottage that is just a stone’s throw away from the beach.
Spooky and Secluded Sutherland Beach

The snow-topped headland north of the sweeping Balnakeil Bay is one of the more accessible of Sutherland’s beautiful and remote beaches. This place is charming in its own way with the ruins of a seventeenth-century church and abandoned mansion making the setting particularly breath-taking. A walk along the coast normally ends at the Sango Sands Oasis, the only pub in the region with a simple offering.
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The National Trust is a UK conservation charity whose aim is to protect historic places, buildings and green spaces and open them to the general public for their enjoyment. They have over 3.7million members and 61,000 volunteers. They care for hundreds of houses, gardens and historic monuments and protect woods, forests, beaches, moorlands, islands, nature reserves and archaeological remains.

The following are five interesting National Trust attractions to visit across the UK.

Boscastle, Cornwall

The historic and pretty village of Boscastle is located on the north Cornish coast. It has a natural harbour entered through two stone harbour walls. It was once a small port for fishing and importing limestone and coal and exporting local slate. There are charming stone cottages leading down to the harbour, and a walk to the top of the cliffs gives wonderful views in all directions. Visit the Museum of Witchcraft, Pottery Shop, National Trust shop and Visitor Centre.

Corfe Castle, Dorset

Corfe Castle is a ruin situated on a hill above Corfe Castle village. The castle was built by William the Conqueror in the 11th century. It was one of the first castles to be built of stone, rather than the usual earth/timber. Elizabeth I sold it in 1572 and, after being sieged twice by Parliamentarian forces, it was partially demolished.  The National Trust has undertaken extensive conservation work, including the keep and it is one of the Trust’s most visited sites.

Lindisfarne, Northumberland

Lindisfarne, or Holy Island, is a tidal island located off the north eastern coast of England. It was built in 1550. The island is two miles off the coast and can only be accessed at low tide via a causeway which protects the sand dunes and inter-tidal environment. Visitors must check tide times to avoid being stranded by the incoming tide.

The island has a museum/visitor centre and parish church. The lime kilns and a small garden are open to the public. It also has an 8,750 acre National Nature Reserve and two lighthouses.

Penrhyn Castle, North Wales

Penrhyn Castle is situated near Bangor. It was built to replicate a Norman castle but was a medieval, fortified manor house. It has been altered/extended over the years, most recently in the early nineteenth century. The original spiral staircase and vaulted basement were integrated into the new design. It is one of the most interesting of the mock Norman ‘castles’ with elaborate carvings, paintings and pseudo Norman furniture. There are industrial and model railway museums in the old stable block. Outside, there is extensive parkland and a Victorian walled garden.

Culloden, Inverness, Scotland

The Battle of Culloden was the final conflict of the Jacobite rising of 1745. Their intention was to restore the royal house of Stuart to the British throne from the Hanovarians. They failed, and the battle was the last fought on British soil. Up to 2,000 Scottish soldiers died in a quick and bloody battle.

Visitors to the battlefield can view the memorial headstones and a 20 foot high cairn to honour the dead and drop in to the Visitor Centre to learn more about the battle.