COAST AND BEACHES IN BRITAIN

The coast of Britain displays dramatic variation, from the sandy beaches and chalk cliffs of southern England to the rugged and rocky coastline of Scotland. There are picturesque and sheltered harbours where fishing boats bob quietly at their moorings and rocky headlands that are routinely battered by the ocean when Mother Nature is in one of her raging tantrums.

Beyond wide estuaries where rivers meet their inevitable fate and unite with the ocean lie secluded bays, cliffs inhabited by raucous flocks of nesting seabirds, and promontories crowned with historic lighthouses that, with their monotonously blinking lights, play a vital role in saving the lives of seafarers who pass the English coast..

The photos shown here offer a glimpse of the varied coastal landscapes of Britain, and by clicking on the buttons below you can take a virtual journey to explore the meandering shores of a specific country.

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