Coastline

The coastline we love is under increasing threat. With over 775 miles of it under our care, we're making sure it's well protected

Brancaster Beach
Secluded beach on the Carmarthenshire coast

Keeping the Welsh coast wild 

Nestled between the coastal giants of the Gower Peninsula and Pembrokeshire in south-west Wales are the numerous lesser known sites of Carmarthenshire. Managing one such gem, Ragwen Point, is lead ranger, Dai Hart. From illegal campers to rogue knotweed, find out how the team are helping to keep the Welsh coast wild.

Meet Dai
Marine litter on a beach

Phasing out single use plastics at our places 

We're committed to creating safe and healthy places for nature and wildlife to thrive. To help us safeguard nature for the future, we're phasing out single use plastics at our places. Find out how we're kicking the plastic habit.

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Family taking part in a beach clean

Pitch in with a beach clean 

Love long walks on the beach and listening to the sound of waves? If you're passionate about our beautiful coastline, why not come along to a beach clean and lend a hand to keep these special places looking spick and span?

Find out where you can get involved
Coastline at Giant's Causeway

A few facts about the coastline we care for 

The National Trust cares for over 775 miles of coastline in England, Wales and Northern Ireland. Here are a few things you might not have known about our shores.

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Why I surf

'When you surf, you learn forever’. Enjoy some of our supporters’ stories and see why they love to surf, in our latest video. Proof that there's no age barrier when you're riding the waves...

Explore our top surfing spots

Help protect our coastlines

White Park Bay, County Antrim in Northern Ireland

Coast campaign appeal 

When you think of something as magnificent and elemental as the coast, it’s difficult to imagine that it is under constant threat. Help us care for your coast, for ever, for everyone

View of Trevose from the west

Trevose Head appeal 

Be a part of making Trevose Head a sanctuary for nature and people. A huge amount of work goes into managing Trevose Head for wildlife to thrive and people to enjoy, your donation however large or small makes a big difference.

An arial cliff top view of the White Cliffs of Dover

The White Cliffs legacy lives on 

National Trust supporters and the British public came together to safeguard the White Cliffs of Dover, raising an amazing £1 million public fundraising target in just 21 days. So what happens next?

The storms battering the dunes

Living with change: Our shifting shores 

We're tackling the threats of a changing coastline to safeguard the coastline you love.

How we're dealing with shifting shores
Looking along the Pembrokeshire Coast Path at Stackpole.

A vision for our coastline 

Our Neptune campaign has been working to preserve the UK's coastline for 50 years. Now we've announced our plans for the next 50.

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