Crustacean nation

Hidden in rock pools up and down the coastline, the fascinating lifestyle of the shore crab invokes curiosity among beach explorers

Karen Youngs has a painful encounter with a nettle patch on an afternoon walk

PLACES TO GO, THINGS TO DO, IDEAS TO TRY

Every month, Alex Fisher brings you mouthwatering news featuring top chefs, best local food, great places to eat and new coastal recipes to try

Big Jay White reveals his hints and tips on how to target and catch stingrays from the shore this summer

England’s ‘Seabird City’ is one of the highlights on the 21-mile section of the King Charles III coastal path officially opened on Yorkshire’s east coast last year. Anna Haines discovers hidden gems along the cliffs, caves and coves of this coastal wildlife sanctuary