6 beautiful UK coastal walks: audiologist reveals how to make the most of ocean sounds Bedford News

With holidays having grown significantly throughout the pandemic and continuing to remain popular ever since, many Brits are undoubtedly looking for the best coastal locations in the UK to explore during periods of sunshine and warm temperatures.

That being said, UK coastal spots are known to go hand in hand with strong winds, and for those who are hard of hearing this can be extremely problematic in terms of their enjoyment of a sunny beach break or boat ride. sea ​​side.

With that in mind, Katie Ogden, Training Manager for ReSound North-West Europe, has compiled a list of some of the UK’s finest coastal walks to enjoy this summer, along with some expert advice on how to way to take care of your ears while travelling. and protect them from the negative impact of strong winds.

This stunning coastal walk is 14km long and winds its way along the cobbled South West Coast Path, past the beautiful bustling town of Newlyn and ending at the iconic St Michael’s Mount.

At high tide, the causeway is covered by the sea and the Mount is inaccessible on foot, so walkers should plan their trip at low tide to enjoy a quiet walk.

Robin Hoods Bay is the perfect place for keen walkers to explore, with steep stairwells, winding cobbled paths and clifftop walks that showcase breathtaking views of the Yorkshire coast.

The small fishing village in the North York Moors National Park offers many walking routes, including a clifftop walk to the popular seaside town of Whitby.

The Isle of Anglesey in North Wales is home to 125 miles of coastal paths, made up of a variety of different routes. The magnificent Holyhead can be walked via Trearddur Bay and is widely regarded as the most scenic section of the region.

This route will take hikers up Holyhead Mountain and towards the magnificent South Stack Lighthouse.

The Causeway Coast Way is a 53 mile stretch of coastal path in County Antrim that takes walkers from Portstewart to Ballycastle. The walk passes areas of natural beauty, beaches, castles, the Giant’s Causeway and the final part of the walk over the famous rope bridge to Carrick-a-Rede Island.

The Marloes Peninsula is a 4 mile coastal walk that takes walkers along the beautiful Pembrokeshire coastline. The route passes by wildflower-filled cliffs, sandy beaches, impressive rock formations and a range of wildlife including seabirds, gray seals and porpoises at sea.

The Mull of Galloway is in the south west corner of Scotland and is a superb 6 mile walk for walkers to explore.

The scenic cliff-top promenade offers stunning sea views and is one of the best places in the UK to spot many seabirds, porpoises and dolphins. The area is also home to Scotland’s most southerly lighthouse, which offers spectacular views from the balcony and a bright room for walkers.

Invest in earplugs – Using earplugs can significantly reduce excessive wind noise and the level of sound entering a person’s ears. This can be especially useful when walking along extremely windy areas without shelter like cliffs.

Wear earmuffs or a hat – Another way to protect your ears from wind noise is to wear earmuffs or a hat to cover the ear inlets. This prevents the impact of wind hitting the ear and creating noise.

Consider specialized technology – Hearing aid users who enjoy spending their free time exploring the great outdoors and enjoying the highest quality hearing experiences could benefit from the ReSound ONE hearing aid with M&RIE.

The device offers natural and significant protection against wind noise, without reducing gain thanks to the placement of the third microphone in the ear canal, which means it offers 33% better sound quality.