Yodare Island of the Week 13 – The Quirky Thorpeness Meare
A blog about a lake (Meare) - how does that fit in with Yodare's island challenge? Well whilst researching lakes with islands on them Thorpeness Meare came up and I…
The wilds of Scolt Head Island
Yodare Island of the Week No. 12 Scolt Head Island
An off shore barrier island – that’s a new type of island for Yodare – Scolt Head Island is right at the top of Norfolk and is home to numerous…
Haunted causeways and rock and roll. The eclectic Osea Island
Yodare Island of the Week No. 11 – Osea Island – Rock and Roll Island Resort!
Located in the estuary of the Blackwater River in Essex, Osea Island is probably the most musical of the Yodare islands having links with the Sugababes, Amy Whitehouse and the…
Northey Island -Ancient Battlefield, Bird Sanctuary and Radio Caroline!
Yodare Island of the Week No.10 Northey Island – Battles, Birds and Pirate Radio
Welcome to Northey Island which is situated in the River Blackwater estuary near Maldon, Essex. The island is an "island" for only certain states of the tide and is linked…
Getting to and from Mersea Island isn't EASY!
Yodare Island of the Week No. 9 Mersea Island – Zeppelins, Oysters and “The Strood”
So this week's "Island Friday" takes us over to the Essex coastline and one of the many low lying islands that bring on the challenge of "mud banking" - not…
I Love It When A Plan Comes Together
I Love It When A Plan Comes Together!
So after "Gig Gate" scuppering my plans for the Scillies in May it's been back to the drawing board to come up with some re-scheduling of islands and the…
Tracey Island or Thatcher Rock?
Yodare Islands of the Week No. 8 – Torbay Islands
As these four islands are fairly close together I thought this week on the Island blog we'd give you value for money by doing all four in one blog -…
The Stunning Art Deco Burgh Island
Yodare Island of the Week No.7 Burgh Island
Detective mysteries, art deco hotels and sea tractors - it must be Burgh Island!! Located on the south Devon coast Burgh island is an island during the higher phases of…
Too Many Rowing Boats for Yoda
Rowing Boats Scupper Yodare!!
Well it was never going to be easy getting all the logistics to line up and the weather was always going to be ultimate factor, but I didn't expect a…
St George's Island (aka Looe Island)
Yodare Island of the Week No.6 St George’s Island
Located just a a short distance off the Cornish coast by Looe, St George's Island has an interesting past....... Not many English islands can claim to have been visited by…