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 Posted: Mon Sep 26, 2011 3:43 pm Post subject: Let's go to the seaside! |
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I'm having trouble writing a piece on the best seaside destinations in the UK-- what are some places that should be included? And why?  Your input will be appreciated, Thanks! |
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| i would definitely include Filey on the north yorkshire coast. There are 5miles of golden sands and it has a blue flag award for its beach. is a traditional seaside resort ideal for families because it is very safe with plenty to keep you busy. There is the famous Filey Brigg walking birdwatching and nature trails. Some brilliant fish and chip restaurants along with italian, indian and english restaurants. Also in summer good entertainment. There is a sailing club good also for windsurfing and surfing. There is also the glen gardens park with cafe and boating lake & play area for kids. The crescent gardens host band concerts all summer. Filey Town Guide is available and gives all the info you need. |
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nsldelaney
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| Posted: Tue Sep 27, 2011 1:07 pm Post subject: |
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| Those sound like they are great places to look into, thanks! |
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londontour
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I was up at Babbacombe Beach Yesterday in Torquay... the weather was gorgeous (for late September) and loads of people were out, the ice cream man was raking a fortune and my wife and I sat on the beach and for a short time I thought that if every summers day was like yesterday I would not need to go abroad in the Summer! The beach was lovely!
http://www.babbacombebeach.com/ |
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londontour
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| It is amazing, I woke up on Wednesday morning - it was cold and raining. I drove to a place called Ashburton on the edge of the moor and it was very depressing. 3 hours later I am sat by an outdoor pool in Torquay having some lunch in complete disbelief! The UK weather is crazy... loved it though! |
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| paul wrote: | It's hard to believe it's almost October, isn't it?!
London is enjoying temperatures of up to 28C (82.4F)...  |
26C here today
Just got back from Switzerland (Lake Geneva area) where it was a piffling 22C! 
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The isle of Tiree on the west coast of Scotland is spectacular. Bit windy though
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nsldelaney
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| @funkodrunko is the Isle of Tiree much trouble to get to? Is it possible to stay on the island or is it more of a rugged beauty day trip? Looks amazing- those are the types of spots I'd like to see! |
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| nsldelaney wrote: | | @funkodrunko is the Isle of Tiree much trouble to get to? Is it possible to stay on the island or is it more of a rugged beauty day trip? Looks amazing- those are the types of spots I'd like to see! |
I had friends who went there every year for a week of windsurfing... they used to drive up from Manchester to Oban (I think) from where it was two ferries! I guess you can fly, but where's the fun in that! They used to camp on the beach/dunes, but there are a few guesthouses and B&Bs, I believe.
Incidentally, I don't think I mentioned....the day after my last post, we went to Druridge Bay beach, and me and my girls swam in the sea!!! In October! In Northumberland! In the North Sea!! It was a little bracing, but wonderful!
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| nsldelaney wrote: | | @funkodrunko is the Isle of Tiree much trouble to get to? Is it possible to stay on the island or is it more of a rugged beauty day trip? Looks amazing- those are the types of spots I'd like to see! |
as laz says, you can fly (from Glasgow) and get the ferry. Obviously flying is much quicker but going by boat is more fun. You get the nice scenery on the way and you get to go in a boat 
The ferry leaves from Oban which is a lovely place in itself. If you were going this way its maybe an idea to have a night in Oban or somewhere nearby. It's near to britain's highest mountain, and surrounded by beautiful scenery.
The ferry takes about three hours. Be warned though, it gets pretty windy.
There are lots of little guest houses and b&bs to stay in. Its one of those little places that you see on tv where everyone knows each other and all gather in the local pub o a friday night. Lovely place. Take warm clothes though! |
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nsldelaney
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| Posted: Fri Oct 14, 2011 3:29 pm Post subject: |
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@funkodrunko I'm from Maine, cold water is a guarantee here
Thanks for all the advice! To me it sounds like a dream destination! |
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| Posted: Fri Oct 14, 2011 4:21 pm Post subject: |
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| laz wrote: | | Incidentally, I don't think I mentioned....the day after my last post, we went to Druridge Bay beach, and me and my girls swam in the sea!!! In October! In Northumberland! In the North Sea!! It was a little bracing, but wonderful! |
I did that in Jura this year. Granted, it was July... but air temperatures weren't as warm then!
And when I say, I 'swam'... I really just got my shoulders under and then got the hell out!
Actually the Summer and Autumn are often seen as the best time to go surfing, I think, as far as sea temperatures are concerned, because there's usually quite a lag effect between air and sea temps.
These figures are for Bournemouth and perhaps surprisingly show October as the 4th best month to brace the sea temperatures:
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| Posted: Mon Oct 17, 2011 9:07 am Post subject: |
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| paul wrote: |
These figures are for Bournemouth and perhaps surprisingly show October as the 4th best month to brace the sea temperatures:
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Not quite sure what these are supposed to be showing.... Does that mean the temperature of the sea in Bournemouth in August can be 70F?? That's 20-21C! Surely not!
I reckon it was probably about 11 or 12C at Druridge Bay... One thing that was rather exciting, however, was the sight of a harbour porpoise late ron, only about 20-30metres from where we had been swimming Does that count as swimming with dolphins?!
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