NAMASTE, AND WELCOME TO
Playing In Nature
Foster a Love for Nature & Travel Blog
Playing In Nature is a passion project blog of mine. That is focused on inspiring other families to disconnect from their daily lives and foster a love for nature. My blog shares a variety of blog posts and guides to help your family get outdoors and plan your trips safely as well as some travel destinations in and around the UK.
I hope that through my tips and resources we all can inspire other families to foster a love for nature in themselves and their children too. Let’s start a generation trend of loving, caring for and respecting Mother Nature.
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Namaste, I'm Charmaine Howard
I'm the storyteller behind Playing In Nature. I am a wife, business owner, fur baby mother and an absolute fanatic about Nature and treating her respectfully. Through my blog, I hope to help families of all ages foster a deep love and respect for Mother Nature, and inspire families to spend more time outdoors or just connect to it as best as they can.
I absolutely love permaculture and holistic land management and what they stand for and do when implemented correctly and fully. My goal is to share my love of nature with you, give you tips, and guides and increase your nature knowledge.
I am currently based in the UK, living in a caravan with my husband and fur baby. We are traversing the whole of the UK, with Scotland, Ireland and hopefully the Isle of man as well. Such Fun!
Seaside Serenity: A Day at Sandymere, Westward Ho! Beach
✅ Car Park ✅ Toilet ✅ Cafés ✅ Dog Friendly 🟥///soft.amphibian.fuzzy
Navigating to Sandymere's main car park, we uncovered the vastness of the beach where our furry companion could frolic freely; which was not in this section of the beach. However, considering the distance, we opted for a scenic drive, unfolding unexpected charms along Sandymere Road.
Our curiosity led us to the tollbooth near Westward Ho! Beach, where the friendly women manning the tollbooth guided us to the canine-friendly domain. As we traversed through the golf course, a unique panorama unfolded—golfers, sheep, ponies, and dog walkers harmoniously sharing the landscape. Nature, it seemed, had painted a picturesque scene.
Westward Ho! greeted us with ample parking, including spaces catering to disabled visitors right by the beach. Public toilets, including those in the newly added visitor centre, added a touch of convenience to our day of exploration.
The waves, at times, reached impressive heights, and the swift tide's dance added a rhythm to the beach's melody. During low tide, the water's gentle embrace offered a refreshing waist-high haven for those seeking a dip. Summer lifeguards ensured safety, while rock pools revealed a bustling underwater world of shrimp, fish, and crabs.
Nestled within the North Devon Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, Westward Ho! boasts dramatic cliffs that frame the sandy expanse. Each step along the shore was a visual feast, with breathtaking views in every direction.
Westward Ho! unfolded before us as a tapestry of sandy splendour stretching for miles. A leisurely stroll in either direction promised captivating vistas. Dogs are permitted from October to April on the whole beach and all year round at the Northam Burrows end.
In the embrace of Westward Ho! Beach, our day became a symphony of nature's wonders, a harmonious blend of rugged cliffs, golden sands, and the timeless ebb and flow of the tides. A coastal gem, indeed, waiting to be explored and cherished.
Nr Bideford, Westward Ho, Bideford, Devon EX39 1XS
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Link to the website I use for public footpaths - Public Footpath
I hope you found this blog insightful. If you have a specific question; ask away in the comments section.
(Note: This review is based on our personal experience and observations during our visit. Individual experiences may vary.)
I WOULD LIKE TO INTRODUCE YOU TO MY PODCAST
Chats with Charmaine
This podcast is a way for me to express myself, as my husband will tell you, I have many thoughts, ideas and I suppose beliefs about how life could be better for us all, now and in the long run. How we as a species need to become more conscious so that all life on Earth can live in harmony, supporting and nourishing each other in turn.
I am open to podcast, topics of discussion and thoughts or questions that have been hounding you.
I WOULD LIKE TO INTRODUCE YOU TO MY CHANNEL
Playing In Nature
This channel is a way for me to visually express myself, as my husband will tell you, I have many thoughts, ideas and I suppose beliefs about how life could be better for us all, now and in the long run. How we as a species need to become more conscious so that all life on Earth can live in harmony, supporting and nourishing each other in turn.
I am open to video ideas, topics of discussion and thoughts or questions that have been hounding you.
If you’re like us, there’s a yearning inside of you to connect with nature. You’re tired of life in the hamster wheel and you want to reclaim a little freedom.
To explore either by yourself or with the whole family. No matter where or how far away from home you may go; it does not matter.
Opening your heart up to nature is all that matter