Which Beach?

[jonnyf84]

bit of a random question this one but what are the good beaches in the north, preferably north west for picking up drift wood? I presume that different coves and currents will wash up more wood than others.

i find it infuriating they charge so much for dead wood in the shops so i am on a mission to collect my own, any info appreciated,

jonny.

 

[jonnyf84]

bump

 

[Declan]

Dont take my word for it, but I think taking natural things off a beach is illegal.

I'm not going to condone it, but if you do, dont get caught!

D.

 

[saz326]

Not sure about the legal side of things, but remember that driftwood has drifted (in some cases) many hundreds/thousands of miles... It aint gonna sink below water level in your tank.

My experience with wood is that unless its bogwood or mopani, its not gonna stay down for long.

 

[Dorkhedeos]

I dont think driftwood actually comes from the oceans. You usually find them in rivers and lakes. If you want to save some money, just go to some landscaping place and see if they will sell you the smaller pieces for cheap.

 

[jonnyf84]

not to bothered if its illegal or not to be honest, if its from nature i feel any of us have a right to use it. Any wood will sink if you persevere, i have unweighted bamboo - the most boyant of woods - sitting at the bottom of my catfish tank for caves, all wood i'm aware of will sink, un-aided, if it is drenched enough.

 

[Declan]

not to bothered if its illegal or not to be honest, if its from nature i feel any of us have a right to use it. Any wood will sink if you persevere, i have unweighted bamboo - the most boyant of woods - sitting at the bottom of my catfish tank for caves, all wood i'm aware of will sink, un-aided, if it is drenched enough.

LOL..

That may be your opinion, however the police may not see it like that..

D.

 

[jonnyf84]

haha, i know but maybe i could bribe them with my masses of driftwood.

 

[chesterscot]

i dont think its illegall beach combers dont end up in court do they (well not to my knoweledge) lol
it is illegall to remove sand or pebbles as they are classed as sea defences and an archaic law says you have to notify your council of how much sea weed
you remove
good luck though scot

 

[jimmyringo]

Yep,its illegal to remove sand,but not driftwood.

 

[keenonfish]

I have been going to a stunning beach in North Wales (mouth of the Afon Glaslyn nr Portmaddog) annually for most of my life but have never seen any driftwood. I think it is mostly imported which would explain the cost!