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Cycling The Sefton Coastal Path From Southport.

Posted on September 21, 2020 by Bemused Backpacker — 10 Comments

The Sefton coast is 12 miles of spectacular, unspoilt and rugged coastline in the north west of England that holds numerous stretches of cultural, scientific and conservation features, and with a number of hiking and cycle routes and a council run cycle hire service available the best way to explore this hidden gem of a coastline is by bike.

Discovering Ancient Egypt At The Atkinson In Southport.

Posted on September 21, 2020 by Bemused Backpacker — 10 Comments

On a recent visit to Southport, a traditional British seaside holiday was given a brief respite as I indulged in one of my other passions – a love for Egyptology – at the Atkinson Museum.

A Great British Seaside Holiday In Southport, England.

Posted on September 14, 2020 by Bemused Backpacker — 6 Comments

The Great British Seaside Holiday is all about epic beaches and buckets and spades, cheeky postcards, pleasure piers and fish and chips on the promenade. As one of the UKs best kept travel secrets, Southport in Merseyside offers all that and more, a quintessentially British seaside town that offers all the traditional fun of the seaside resort but also has a unique Victorian heritage and charm that makes it a perfect option for a Great British seaside holiday.