A beachcombing walk is a great way to entertain children. Here is our guide to Britain’s best beaches for fossils, shells and driftwood – plus tips on how to find treasure From sandy windswept strands ...

This week’s low midafternoon tides provided excellent beachcombing conditions around lunchtime. I found a variety of treasures, including pen shells, pear whelks, and hundreds of Atlantic cockles.

The summer is here - the odds are you are going to spend some time on the beach. The good news is you might actually earn from a spot of beachcombing - so keep your eyes peeled for hidden treasure.

AS youngsters, most of us will have collected shells or stones from a beach to proudly display at home. But for one artist from Fife, beachcombing has become a full-time job – 44-year-old Katie Fowlie ...

BE a beachcomber for the day at Wirral Country Park. On September 12 from 3-4pm, there’s a fascinating free session of combing the beach at Thurstaston looking for shells, seaweeds, crabs and other ...