Beaches aren’t just for sunbathing and swimming, there’s plenty to find by the sea during spring as we’ve been blessed with some of the best beachcombing around.
If you’re looking for fun things to do, why not unleash your inner adventurer? Spend a spring day at the beach participating in a natural treasure hunt with friends and family. What a great way to spend a healthy, educational and fun day with the kids. It costs next to nothing, all you need is a proper pair of rock climbing shoes and a good walking stick. There are no rules, no age, no time limits.
Each beach has its own story to tell and you can find so many tales and legends washed ashore, hidden under the rocks or buried under the sand. However, if you need some beachwalking inspiration, here is a list of the 10 best beaches in the UK for beachwalking compiled by world champion beachwalker and swashbuckler Cathy Yow, in association with Qualitycoast. .org.
Top ten beaches for beachcombing
1. Runswick Bay, North Yorkshire
2. Newgale Beach, Pembrokeshire
3. Westward Ho! Beach, Devon
4. Cowes, Isle of Wight
5. Camber, East Sussex
6. Frinton-on-Sea, Frinton Beach, Essex
7. East Herne Bay, Kent
8. Barmston, East Yorkshire
9. Combe Martin Beach, Devon
10. Cresswell Dunes and Coast, Northumberland
Natural and Historical Treasures
There are many natural treasures, such as speckled shells, unusual pebbles, driftwood that has sailed from faraway places, strange-looking sponges, tangled seaweed, and even shark egg cases can be found.
You may discover some nuggets of weathered glass, sparkling like precious gems in the sand or rock pools.
Report valuable findings
If you’re really adventurous, you could invest in a metal detector and find out what man-made ‘loot’ may be hiding under the sand. Your expedition may discover wonders like coins, arrowheads, and other important items that belong in a museum or collection.
It is important to note that if you discover ancient jewelry or coins, these findings must be reported to the District Coroner.
rock pools
Don’t forget to look in the rock pools!
Rock pools have their own live treasures, such as fish, crabs, sea anemones, and worms. If you watch the water long enough, you might find a periwinkle or, if you’re lucky, see a starfish. It’s an amazing world and it can be quite fascinating.
Everything has a story to tell
Adults and children alike will benefit from a day of walking on the beach and each item discovered has a story.
You can let your imagination run wild as you and the kids share stories of pirates and pillaging mermaids. Your children’s imaginations are limitless and soon they will be coming up with their own stories of how Captain Hook once visited this very beach!
They may tell you that the Blackbeards treasure lies undiscovered in the next cove, and that Captain Jack Sparrow himself was once seen in these parts searching for the lost pieces of eight
after hard work
Combing your hair on the beach is an adventure and every adventure needs a happy ending. Most beaches have wonderful cafes nearby or ice cream vans parked at a rest area.
Wrap your little treasure hunters in their towels and sweatshirts and treat them to tea with fluffy scones and strawberry jam or a giant two-scoop sundae to end the day.
