After our needles speed boat trip we have another jaunt up and down the multi coloured sands of Alum Bay. Alum Bay is unique in having 21 recognised shades of colour and gifts made from these were presented to Queen Victoria in 1860. Its cliffs are a range of browns, oranges, blacks and creams tumblingContinue reading “Alum Bay sands”
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Alum Bay
Finally I get to ride the Alum Bay chairlift! Hurray! Be warned, the following post contains a lot of very crappy video footage! Not sure why I only have SD quality footage! I am eager to be off – check out the slightly manic grin as we leave land! As you descend from the topContinue reading “Alum Bay”
Steephill Cove
Another new sightseeing spot to check off our Isle of Wight list is up next – the quaint little hamlet of Steephill Cove. Tucked away at the foot of the Ventnor Undercliff area, and only accessible by foot it really is one of the Isle of Wight’s true hidden gems. From a distance it isContinue reading “Steephill Cove”
Seaview
Seaview is possibly one of the prettiest stretches of beach on the Isle of Wight in my opinion so we always have to revisit every time. The colour palette of the water is just incredible, from deepest navy to royal blue, azure and greens. We find a few lost little woolen friends along the beachContinue reading “Seaview”
Hayling Island
Before we head over the Isle of Wight (again!) we spend a couple of nights on Hayling Island. Hayling Island is an actual little island off the south coast of England that is accessible via a road bridge or ferry. The natural beach is predominantly sandy, but in recent years it has been mechanically toppedContinue reading “Hayling Island”
Wild beach
Carrying on with our 2020 exploration of the Isle of Wight – our second trip to this compact little island. This time we stumble across a stunning beach that feels wilder and less touristy than the others. Totland beach is on the west coast of the island and has a windy swept, wild beauty thatContinue reading “Wild beach”
Pastel decay
Brace yourself – it’s a peeling pastel candy coloured photo dump next as we head to St Helens for a stroll along the beach. Lined up along the bracing sea line is a veritable delight of old beach huts in mouthwatering colours. So avert your eyes now if you are not prepared to be engulfedContinue reading “Pastel decay”
Stunning seaview
We’ve hopped on the ferry back over to one of our favourite places – the Isle of Wight. Even though it’s a fairly small place – just 22.5 miles from East to West – it packs a punch in terms of things to do and places to see. We drop our kit off in theContinue reading “Stunning seaview”
Mouthfuls and endless sands
It’s not often that a place name is in itself a tourist attraction, but this one is an exception to the rule! The tongue twisting town of Llanfairpwllgwyngyllgogerychwyrndrobwllllantysiliogogogoch is a regular photo stop for people in Anglesey! The long form of the name, with 58 characters split into 18 syllables, is the longest place nameContinue reading “Mouthfuls and endless sands”
Beach life
Still here in Portmeirion – so many things to take a gazillion photos of. So enjoy this photo dump! But Portmeirion is not just a rainbow clustered heap of architectural joy – oh no! It also boasts a rather impressive beach too! Just look at that view! (and i am not talking about that hunkContinue reading “Beach life”