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Visitors at the Giant's Causeway in County Antrim, Northern Ireland | © National Trust Images/Chris Lacey

Coast and beaches

We care for more than 890 miles of coastline. Plan your next coastal adventure and visit a soft, sandy beach or rugged, windswept cliff.

Things to do at the coast

Where to see choughs 

Discover the best places to see choughs and top tips on how to spot them. In 2023, a record-breaking number of these coastal birds fledged from nests in Cornwall, so see if you can spot them when you next go birdwatching.

Two choughs perched on a rooftop

Best lighthouses 

Built to help mariners navigate over the centuries, discover more about these beacons of light.

The red and white striped tower of Souter Lighthouse and surrounding white buildings in sunshine against a clear blue sky

‘50 things to do before you’re 11¾’ activities to do at the beach 

Try out the ‘50 things to do before you’re 11¾’ activities children can enjoy by the sea, from paddling or swimming, to catching crabs and skimming stones.

A family looking at shells on Studland Beach, Dorset

Top coastal walks 

Explore some of the UK's most famous natural landmarks on a coastal walk. With a variety of walking trails offering clifftop views, golden sands and local wildlife, there's a walk for everyone.

Two people walking on a coastal path with the beach and sea in the background at Ravenscar and Peak Alum Works, Yorkshire

Coast and beaches near you

    Three people in winter clothes walking by a hedge with part of the property behind them

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