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Essential Equipment: Push Net

Although not strictly for use in rockpools, the push net is a great weapon to have in the arsenal as it allows you to target species that can often be very difficult to find in rockpools. Larger shrimps and prawns often do not come in as far as the rock…

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New Brighton, Wallasey

New Brighton is my go-to place and it’s where much of the inhabitants of the tank came from. There are half a dozen different locations around the immediate vicinity of Fort Perch Rock, and you can park right next to it free of charge. Low tide at New Brighton opens…

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West Shore Beach, Llandudno
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West Shore, Llandudno

West Shore Beach in Llandudno is a charming, quieter alternative to the busier North Shore – offering soft sand, dunes, and lovely coastal views under the Great Orme headland. The beach is sandy (with some pebbly patches), featuring extensive dunes backed by a coastal path. It’s notably more tranquil than…

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