In total, there will be five new rock groynesCredit: Alamy If the plans go ahead, there will be five new rock groynes built at Anchorsholme Beach. Rock groynes are long, narrow structures built to ...

This long sandy bay is considered by some to be Aberystwyth's ugly sister but between the wooden groynes lies some good surf. Borth is in the heart of Cardigan Bay, north of Aberystwyth and best ...

Hornsea is protected by a sea wall, groynes and rock armour. Coastal management at Withernsea has tried to make the beach wider by using groynes, and also uses a seawall to protect the coast.