Making waves

Laura Crane, 30, from Devon, is the first British woman to surf Nazare’s 60ft waves in Portugal. But from navigating an eating disorder to recovering from sepsis, her journey has been far from straightforward

Every month, we trawl the nation’s coastline to bring you news of the people, places and exciting goings-on that are worth knowing about

Ditch the snow for shred at BikePark Wales, a ski-inspired resort in the Welsh mountains that might just be Britain’s best-kept MTB secret

The seaside lido offered safe swimming for holidaymakers irrespective of the vagaries of the tide. Kathryn Ferry looks at the architecture of these remarkable creations

Why you’ll love it There are plenty of lovely hotels in the UK, but some are truly exceptional. Some make you feel good as soon as you walk through the door, and The Gallivant is one of these rare cre

With two and a half miles of golden beach and rolling Atlantic waves, Woolacombe Sands is a favourite of surfers and kids wanting to explore rock pools. There are seaside cafés and a lifeguard service