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238 RNLI Lifeboat Station Challenge
The RNLI create a ring of safety around the coasts of the UK and Ireland.
Join us on our journey to visit all 238 RNLI Lifeboat Stations.
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Grimsby Joins the Dots
In April we travelled down the east coast of England with the intention of visiting all the stations from Cullercoats down to Skegness. Unfortunately along the way we were unable to visit Humber Lifeboat Station due to the restriction withing the Port of Grimsby – Security said No!! Humber Lifeboat Station Following further arrangements with Coxwain Sean “Chezzy” Cheston, we made the special journey up to Grimsby to finally meet the crew and complete visit number 182. After
Allan & Helen
Oct 265 min read


Eyes Along The Coast – The NCI
On this amazing challenge with the RNLI, we have also been trying to piece together the various agencies involved in keeping us all safe...
Allan & Helen
Sep 233 min read


West of Scotland - Outer Hebrides
After a very comfortable night and hearty breakfast at our lovely B&B we headed 5 minutes back into Stornoway and to the marina where the...
Allan & Helen
Sep 125 min read


West of Scotland - Lochinver
We stayed just outside of the port town of Ullapool located on Loch Broom and the gateway to the Hebrides. The drive up the evening...
Allan & Helen
Sep 112 min read


West of Scotland - Skye
After a delicious breakfast, on our 6 th day of visits in West Scotland, we took the short 10 minute drive from our accommodation to the...
Allan & Helen
Sep 114 min read


West of Scotland - Oban & Mull
Our plans for the day had been disrupted slightly due to a change in ferry assignment from vehicle to foot passenger only from Tobermory...
Allan & Helen
Sep 93 min read


West of Scotland - Kintyre & Islay
From our base at the wonderful Kirkland House B&B, we headed south and along the west coast road of the Kintyre peninsula arriving at...
Allan & Helen
Sep 93 min read


West of Scotland - Isle of Arran
Our B&B was just a short 20 minute drive to the small port of Cloanaig, so it was a relaxing start with a hearty breakfast. The sun was...
Allan & Helen
Sep 53 min read


West of Scotland - Firth of Clyde
Largs Lifeboat Station When we arrived at the station, a little earlier than scheduled, we could see that their B-Class was out at sea as...
Allan & Helen
Sep 43 min read
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