Shore Walks
Beachcombing for shells and sea glass with care
Beachcomb responsibly by keeping only empty shells and worn sea glass, checking local rules, leaving live animals and nests alone and taking away any litter you find.
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Shore Walks
Walks along the shore at low tide, covering how to read the tide, explore tide pools gently, spot shore life and beachcomb with care.
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Common mistakes on a first walk along the shore
Avoid the usual errors on a first shore walk, from starting too late and wearing the wrong shoes to underestimating the way back and wandering past safe ground.
Shore Walks
Comparing sand, rock and cliff-path shore walks
Compare sand, rock and cliff-path shore walks by footing, scenery, access and who each suits, with practical notes for choosing the right route on a given day.
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How to explore a tide pool without harming its creatures
Explore a tide pool gently by moving slowly, handling animals only briefly, putting rocks back as you found them and leaving shells and seaweed where they belong.
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Identifying common creatures in rocky tide pools
Identify common rocky tide pool animals and seaweeds by where they live, from barnacles and periwinkles high on the shore to sea stars, anemones and small fish in the low pools.
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Reading a tide table before a low-tide walk
Learn how to read a tide table before a low-tide walk, covering the right station, times and heights, spring and neap tides, and a turn-around time that gives you enough margin.