Many Nottinghamshire folk will be looking for staycations and day trips in the summer amid the cost-of-living crisis. Plenty of these travellers will be looking east, to the Lincolnshire coast, which provides the closest access to the seaside and has a number of lovely locations to visit.
As the weather improves a lot of families will relish the idea of a weekend in the popular seaside spots of Skegness, Mablethorpe or Hunstanton. But others might prefer something a bit less busy, where you can find a quiet piece of coast for yourself.
We've compiled five of the more quiet spots that Notts families can reach within just a few hours.
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Sutton on Sea
The quaint coastal village near Mablethorpe, known for its picturesque beach huts, is ideal for families and great for swimming. It is much quieter than its neighbouring town and there are regular buses from Skegness railway station.
In many ways it is similar to Mablethorpe but on a much smaller scale, with the two within walking distance. Shops and cafes can be easily accessed but it does not have busy crowds like Mablethorpe.
Anderby Creek
Anderby Creek is nice and remote, located about halfway between Skegness and Mablethorpe. The long, sandy beach on the Lincolnshire coast has avoided being spoilt by over-development.
It is described as the perfect place if you want a peaceful, tranquil place, away from the noisy tourist attractions of some of the area's better known resorts. There is a car park on Sandy Lane with access to the beach via a path that crosses the sand dunes behind the beach.
Toilets are located here, as well as a beach cafe, a pub with a beer garden, and a shop in the small village of Anderby Creek behind the beach.
Moggs Eye
Also known as Huttoft Beach, Moggs Eye is a quiet stretch of sand away from the tourists. A sandy coastline, the beach is ideal for building sand castles and is also popular with surfers and bird watchers.
There is also a good variety of walks at the beach and dogs are welcome all year round. Huttoft Beach, also known locally as Moggs Eye, is a quiet, rural beach backed by grassy sand dunes. As well as plenty of room for beach games, the beach is used by swimmers, surfers, sea anglers and bird watchers.
It is also quite popular with walkers, with a variety of good walks in the area. There are currently no restrictions on dog walking on the beach either unlike other busy beaches in coastal resorts. It is one of the closest dog-friendly beaches to Mablethorpe.
There is a 150-space car park in Huttoft Car Terrace, toilets and a picnic area. There is a car terrace which pretty much allows you to park on the beach - from here, steps lead straight over the dunes towards the beach.
Theddlethorpe Beach
Down the coast towards Mablethorpe is Theddlethorpe Beach, a quaint, unspoilt and often totally empty section of Lincolnshire coastline with a vast amount of sand that stretches for miles. It's said that even in the height of summer, the beach does not get busy - making it an ideal chill-out spot without the hustle and bustle of a busy seaside resort.
Also known as Saltfleetby or Theddlethorpe Dunes National Nature Reserve, the beach is located just a 45-minute drive from Grimsby. With a range of habitats like tidal sand, mudflats, salt and freshwater marshes and sand dunes, the untouched spot is said to be ideal for dog walkers.
Sandlilands beach
If you want a beautiful and natural golden sandy beach that stretches as far as the eye can sea, Sandilands will tick your box. It's a quiet coastal, ideal for a spot for dog walking while enjoying the fresh sea breeze.
It may be popular but the beach is so vast that it still offers a very peaceful experience and provides plenty of space for everyone to enjoy themselves - the walk to nearby Huttoft along a surfaced path is suitable for bikes and wheelchairs.
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