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THE CREW • Introducing some of the team who helped bring the Coast pages to you this month
A UNIQUE HABITAT…
BEACHCOMBER • Every month, we trawl the nation’s coastline to bring you news of the people, places and exciting events that are worth knowing about
CATCH OF THE DAY
SHOP OF THE MONTH • CoCo Pretty Things, Lowestoft, Suffolk
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12 THINGS TO DO IN 2025 • SU CARROLL rounds up the very best activities to do and things to see close to the coastline this year
And there’s another thing… • This month our columnist MARTIN DOREY is embracing the New Year by recalling good times at a special contest
Feeling HOT, HOT, HOT! • Sweat bathing has become one of the hottest wellness trends of the 21st century. REBECCA PITCAIRN picks out 10 top coastal spots for a sauna
Iconic moments with BEACH RETREATS
King of ROADS • REBECCA PITCAIRN discovers some of the people and places that make the Scottish Highlands’ North Coast 500 one of the world’s most iconic coastal touring routes
MARINA NEWS • All the latest news on boating, berthing and harbour developments from around the UK
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WHEN THE BOAT COMES IN WEYMOUTH AND PORTLAND • In a new monthly column on harbours and marinas for Coast, JONATHAN REYNOLDS focuses on Weymouth and Portland, which offer a vibrant hub for young sailors, combining world-class facilities, rich maritime history and stunning coastal scenery, inspiring future champions
EAT, DRINK
GREEN AND PLEASANT LAND • ANDY COOPER heads across the Irish Sea to explore the Dublin Coast Trail and Ireland’s ancient east coast
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Keeping the ferry IN THE FAMILY • Dani Church, who runs the UK’s oldest passenger rowboat ferry, across the River Blyth in Suffolk, tells JO CAIRD about this most unique family business
WEEKEND IN… SAUNDERSFOOT • PAUL MILES is impressed with the beauty and the busyness of this charming Welsh resort
COAST CHARACTER • At the age of 91, an ex-naval officer has been making waves for charity, through his love of the coast
A big year AHEAD • Coast has been partnering with the Ramblers each month to promote coastal walking. In the final column in the series this month, SARA HUMPHREY anticipates a busy 12 months for the organisation
THREE MORE TO TRY… • Looking to explore the coast path closer to you? Check out our three alternate routes:
coast CONFIDENTIAL • Our indispensable monthly guide to great things happening on our shores
HEAD TO THE HUT FOR A FIRST CLASS EXPERIENCE
THREE TO TRY… • Here’s a trio of lovely new products which Coast loves this month
Eating in the SCENERY • Exmoor Food Fest founder and organiser ELKE KOESSLING WINZER looks back at ten years of celebrating the region’s best hospitality and outstanding chefs
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