COASTAL ESCAPES

WHATEVER THE WEATHER, THE COAST HAS A PULL THAT’S HARD TO RESIST. WHETHER IT’S FOR A BRACING WALK OR A DAY ON THE SANDS, WE PICK SOME OF THE BEST KIT FOR AN ADVENTURE BY THE SEA. WORDS: CONNOR MCGOVERN

1 DICK PEARCE

SURFRIDER BELLYBOARD Beautifully cra ed and inspired by the vintage boards of yore, these wooden bellyboards are still made using the Pearce family’s timehonoured methods in Newquay. They’re available in an array of fun, summery colours. RRP: from £50. dickpearce.com

2 DRYOROBE ADVANCE

Wind- and waterproof, the Dryrobe is the surfer’s (or indeed any casual swimmer’s) best friend, with an innovative, two-way inner lining that wicks away water to keep you warm and dry. RRP: from £75 for short-sleeved, £130 for long-sleeved. dryrobe.com

3 THE NORTH FACE WATERPROOF ROLLTOP BAG

With a roomy 35 litres of storage, there’s plenty of space for all your valuables and more in this reliable backpack. It’s entirely waterproof, too, made from a nylon body with fully taped seams to prevent water seepage.

RRP: £75. thenorthface.co.uk

4 DOCK & BAY TOWEL

These beach-chic beauties dry three times faster than a standard cotton towel and 5% of profits support marine conservation and reforestation organisations. RRP: from £18. uk.dockandbay.com

5 INOV 8 ROCLITE G 345 GTX

These versatile boots are a safe bet for the changeable nature of coastal terrain. They’re lightweight and the use of Gore-Tex fabric means they’re waterproof as well. The cushioned midsole makes them comfortable, too — crucial if you’re clocking up the miles on your coastal ramble.

RRP: £155. inov-8.com

6 BLACK + BLUM LUNCH KIT Practical and plastic-free, this duo (400ml flask and lunchbox) is ideal for use in the elements. The lunchbox’s bamboo lid also doubles as a chopping board. RRP: £53.95. black-blum.com