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Coasteering for those who haven't ever tried it must look like sheer madness. Lines of uniformly wetsuited and helmeted men and women who look like they should really know better, turn up at a meeting point for a safety talk before heading for a nearby stretch of coastline that seems entirely inaccessible to the naked eye. Whereupon they inch and winch themselves down towards the froth and broil of the sea. What on earth are they doing? you might well shout. The answer is, of course, having the most tremendous fun. Are they scaring themselves? Well, yes, probably quite a bit. Do they get wet? Of course they get wet, tremendously so. What do they get out of it? A huge adrenaline blast and the boost to self-esteem you achieve once you have pushed yourself to our own personal limits and then just a tad beyond. Coasteering has gripped the adrenaline-junkie community of the UK in the passed decade and it is now one of the most sought-after activities for team-building weekends, active family days out and for hen and stag get togethers, of course. Long gone are the days when it was just about Cornish A-Level students, high on the whiff of freedom at the end of their long exam period, chucking themselves of cliffs, sea-stacks and rocks into the sea wild with abandon. These days it's a far more professional affair, with a number of reputable providers offering tailored-to-need packages, safety equipment and the tuition required to safely scramble, climb, traverse and abseil some of the most beautiful coastline in the UK. And because you outdoorsy types like to continue your fresh-air intake 24-7, we've put together a Coasteering Camping specialism, identifying the campsites and touring grounds within close proximity to some of the most celebrated coasteering hotpots in the UK. Now, I've always been accused of being a bit of a feminist myself, so I need to make it clear that I am in no way suggesting that Coasteering is an adrenaline sport that can be enjoyed by men only - a thousand times no! However, I apologise if you find my over-use of male-orientated idioms to describe coasteering insulting...but this really is an activity which puts hairs on the chest and separates the men from the boys. Metaphorically speaking, that is. | ||||
Coasteering WalesOn the very furthest tip of beautifully wild Anglesey there lie some coasteering locations that are likely to challenge any in the UK. | ||||
If nothing else the 150 ft free hanging abseil that kicks off the route nearby Breakwater Country Park will certainly test your nerve and get your blood pumping Book a pitch at the Anglesey Outdoor Centre very nearby, from where a number of coasteering activities are run. Collapse back at your tent after your exhilarating day with fabulous views over the coast on this site only 1km from the beautiful Porthdafarch beach. Campfires are allowed, so reminisce your coasteering conquests whilst staring into the embers! Visit www.coasteeringwales.com for details of the local coasteering packages they provide. | Coasteering DorsetIf you want to get some fantastic snaps of yourself, your family and mates whilst they throw shapes before bombing the surface of the sea, then choosing to base your coasteering experience at azure blue Lulworth Cove is likely to be picture perfect. Cave swimming? Tick. 5 meter cliff leaps? Tick. Tunnels and rock hopping? Tick. Tick Tick. | |||
 Rosewall campsite, Dorset | As well as these vital statistics, coasteering Dorset style at the iconic Lulworth Cove offers a different dimension: the sheer beauty of the place, with it's amazing rock strata, formation and fossils. Book a pitch at nearby Rosewall campsite where both horse riding and fishing are available, if after your coasteering you are keen to get your teeth stuck into another activity! Of course, you are allowed to relax, though, and enjoy the spectacular views from the 13 acre camping field over Weymouth Bay. | |||
To see full listings of the campsites, touring grounds and holiday parks closeby these coasteering hotspots and other great coasteering locations in the UK, take a look at our new Campsites near Coasteering specialism and follow up your fabulous exhilaration on the coast with some good old-fashioned camping fun. Can't ask for much more than that! By Bekah Mardall, Campsite Chatter. | ||||
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