Sometimes called the "Beach that Tourists forgot" by several local Beach residents, Shoreham Beach is a haven of tranquility in the long, summer months enjoyed by the town.
Whilst not the most "sandy" beach in the world when low tide beckons theres plenty of sand for even the most ardent "sand castle builder". Click here to check low / high tide times. With over 3.7km of 'pebbly' shoreline at high tide the beach is superb for walks, exploring or just sitting relaxing and taking in the sea air. In addition to this there are several things about the Beach that maybe even the townfolk didn't know:
The Vegetated Shingle Project
The West Sussex Vegetated Shingle Project began in June 1999. It aimed to prevent further loss of vegetated shingle and protect the existing resource in Sussex in terms of both area and quality of vegetation. A major objective of the project was to increase public awareness and understanding of the shingle habitat. It is hoped that increased awareness will help to prevent where possible, further exploitation of, or damage to, vegetated shingle sites through human activities.
The re-creation of vegetated shingle habitats, following strict guidelines, allowed the project to trial the restoration of previously damaged shingle habitats and to create areas of educational value.
Other Project achievements include:
-
Production of information boards, leaflets, posters and photographic displays.
-
Using media opportunities to promote the habitat.
-
Talking and teaching within schools.
-
Production of good practice guidelines and an identification guide for coastal defence engineers working on vegetated shingle beaches.
-
Conducting a survey of the habitat, to establish the total resource, and the condition of the habitat. The results have been converted to GIS format to inform engineers and planners involved in coastal defence work etc.
Giving presentations to local community groups. -
Negotiating for and advising on restoration projects.
-
Responding to individual queries, both industry and the general public.
-
Initiating a Shingle Wildlife Gardens Scheme.
-
Organising a regional workshop for people managing and working on vegetated shingle sites.
-
Encouraging volunteer participation in the project.
BEACHWATCH
Lets keep the beach how we would like to find it
Please take your rubbish with you
Related Links:
