When was the last time you saw the sea?

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ShareCrafty5822@reddit

Nearly everyday... everyone seems to like a Seaview but I'd much prefer a scenic view like mountains or hills

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emuostrich31415@reddit

Some places in the UK have both... Most of the cost of North Wales for example, sea on one side and mountains behind you. Best place I ever lived

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grafter83@reddit

I live in North Wales and I feel so lucky, I really appreciate living here. Mountains, rivers, lakes and coast line- it's literally got it all

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CarpeCyprinidae@reddit

...except jobs and rail transport...

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Tbf this was a post about environment not the job market or transportation system- but I have to say- I have a job, and have worked since I was 16 and all the ppl I know have jobs so 'no jobs' isn't really true now is it?

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plotloss@reddit

That's me . I live 30 metres from the sea and the backdrop of mountains behind me. Slightly down coast in mid-Wales though

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Relative-Tea3944@reddit

What do you do for work living over there?

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plotloss@reddit

I'm the grounds / maintenance manager on holiday park

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Ormidale@reddit

Pretty much the same here on a Scottish island. Sea just across the road, hills behind the house. Mustn’t complain.

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Loquis@reddit

I lived like that in the middle east, loved being so close to both

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frafeeccino@reddit

From my bedroom in Dublin I had a sea view but also on some days when the weather was right I could see the Mourne Mountains in Co. Down.

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Prior_Suit_1848@reddit

That's me, can stand on the beach whilst looking at the peaks of snowdonia and the clwydians

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algypan@reddit

I holiday in Wales every year. Love the views, love the people. Incredible place.

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Nice_Back_9977@reddit

I think if you grow up with rolling hills you want a sea view, and vice versa.

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Otherwise_Koala4289@reddit

I'm not sure. My experience is that people who grew up by the sea have a real attachment to it and miss it if they're not near it. Whereas I didn't grow up by the sea and have no attachment to it whatsoever.

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Glittering_Swan2205@reddit

This is exactly my experience. I grew up on the South Coast, my wife grew up on the Gower. We live in London now and miss the sea desperately.

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Otherwise_Koala4289@reddit

Yeah this is my experience, people broadly tend to love whatever environment it is they grew up in. I'm the same except in reverse. Grew up in a city so when I'm in the countryside for a few days I really miss the amenities of a town or city.

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Fluffy_Register_8480@reddit

Yep my friend wants me to move to Cambridge and I’m like, nope no can do no see no sea no me!

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Nice_Back_9977@reddit

Interesting, I grew up with views of moorland and while flat landscapes without water freak me out a bit I do love the sea and would love nothing more than to live somewhere I could watch waves from my window!

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Otherwise_Koala4289@reddit

I grew up in a city, which I think has really informed my opinions. I'm not really bothered that much by nature views. But I love cities, and don't like being too far from a good range of amenities.

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Spaceship7328@reddit

I am someone who would love a sea view. I desire it from time to time

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TaraSGeir@reddit

West Cumbria here. Drive to work I have the fells, drive home and it’s the sea.

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Least_Cloud9296@reddit

On the flip side I never understand the concept of "a view", I live in a suburban area on a main road and all I see is houses. And I "like" it

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widdrjb@reddit

We've got the sea to the right if we go to the end of the road, and the Cheviots if we turn left and go half a mile.

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mdmnl@reddit

It's been a good few months. I do have a small loch visible from home, though, which helps. “The cure for anything is salt water: sweat, tears, or the sea.” —Isak Dinesen

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Extreme_Horror5142@reddit

Moved to a seaside town approximately 10 years ago from an inland town. Would highly recommend anyone who thinking of doing the same. I couldn’t be without the sea/beach in the mornings. Dog, coffee, fresh air.

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myboyfriendsback777@reddit

Spring 2023. Bangor Maine. Lobster boat ride, seals, sea creatures and all. Very nice. 12/10

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badger906@reddit

Couple of months…

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RegularHovercraft@reddit

Live in Bournemouth. Most days I get in it.

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Realistic-Muffin-165@reddit

Just now, I look over the Cromarty Firth

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BeatificBanana@reddit

If seeing it from an aeroplane counts, then 6 months ago! If you mean when did I last actually stand on a beach/by the coast, er... I can't actually remember. Years, for sure, but I couldn't tell you how many. I go away a lot, but I don't really care about beaches/the sea. I prefer exploring towns and cities, woods, mountains, etc. Went to France in the summer and stayed basically as far inland as you can get haha.

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MainCartographer4022@reddit

Can see it from my house and I walk my dog on the beach most days. Couldn't imagine not living beside the sea now, so good for my wellbeing!

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Shriven@reddit

Every single day. Hell, I'm so close to the sea at work, I used to have my one to ones in it

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MrAnderson69uk@reddit

Are you a lifeguard, watersports instructor, work for sea going vessel or leisure device company, work for RNLI??? 😂

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ForrestGrump87@reddit

navy?

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MrAnderson69uk@reddit

That fits, likely be the Royal Marine Commandos - UK’s amphibious infantry, trained to fight from sea to land. They start in the sea and fight towards land!!! So only right to have one to ones in the sea!!! lol

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LOTDT@reddit

He's a police officer.

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Shriven@reddit

Yep. My old Boss was very well being focused. He's retired now and there is only misery in charge

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firekeeper23@reddit

Yesterday..

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frafeeccino@reddit

When I went home to my parents’ last month. But barely (was only there for two days, barely left the house). Going from living in a seaside town to living in London has been sad for my sea loving ways. Especially in the summer.

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darksamu5@reddit

Every single day. I live right by the coast but I don't actually like the beach. Give me the moors or a forest any day!

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misskittygirl13@reddit

That's why I love North Devon, you can literally have it all, moors, towering cliffs, lush beaches and woods.

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LeviDaBadAsz@reddit

Mmm, I love the beaches in Devon… *mmm hockings icecream…* I mean the scenery!?!

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misskittygirl13@reddit

Hockings van is parked literally over the road from my home all summer.

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LeviDaBadAsz@reddit

🤤🤤🤤

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anatomicalbat@reddit

North Cornwall too, somewhere beautiful in all directions

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Traditional-Idea-39@reddit

Went to Brighton in August. I don’t really like the coast though

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Southern_Passage_332@reddit

30 mins ago.

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Gullible_fool_99@reddit

I see the sea pretty much everyday of the week - sort of. I drive across the Severn Bridge to work and back each day and though that is technically still the river Severn it is tidal and so also, technically, the sea.

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dinkypaws@reddit

I live as far from the sea as can be in England. We went to see the sea (specifically) back in late September. Before that, I don't think I'd actually seen the sea for several years! Partly because all the things I regularly do are not near the sea, and partly (it turns out) because the sheer magnitude of the sea is quite alarming to me, and I have to look away every so often so I have a bit of a panic about it all. That was super fun to learn on the very end of a pier in a rainstorm!

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imtheorangeycenter@reddit

Also London, drove down to Newquay on Sunday, flew back via Dublin (stupid train prices and speed), so I reckon I've seen two seas this week. Or have I?

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Tim-Sanchez@reddit

Did you leave your car in Newquay?

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imtheorangeycenter@reddit

Yes. Well, actually a van. With a guy to convert it to a camper. So when I go back in a few months, will I fly it or train it... hmm.

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Jester7s@reddit

Vanarchy?

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imtheorangeycenter@reddit

That would be a hell of a guess, there's loads of peeps round that way! Mine is very much a smaller outfit.

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Jester7s@reddit

There is indeed. I just see the dude around a lot.

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Briggykins@reddit

Give him a break, he was on speed

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imtheorangeycenter@reddit

Hahahaha!

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CarpeCyprinidae@reddit

Sunday morning from Egton in N.Yorks at a distance of five miles. Prior to that - mid September from Barmouth, before that, August in Dorset,before that, May in Cornwall. Live in the Chilterns so very inland, but its worth making the effort

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r0bbyr0b2@reddit

I live on the south coast and a friend of mine is a primary school teacher in a place called Hamworthy in Poole. It’s basically on the harbour and next to probably the nicest looking beaches in the world. Anyway, there are kids in that school who have NEVER been to the beach, let alone seen the sea. Very sad.

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FoxedforLife@reddit

That's sad. I mean, apart from any beaches in the harbour, that's about 5 miles from Shore Road beach and 8 miles from Bournemouth pier.

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FoxedforLife@reddit

19 days. I have 6 short UK holidays a year and see the sea on most of those, plus 2 or 3 weekends away. My girlfriend grew up by the sea, so we look for excuses to visit coastal areas even if we can't afford to stay on the coast (or that doesn't fit our plans).

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messedup73@reddit

Most days when I take the dog on his walk through the field you can see the sea.Live a ten min drive away from a beach prefer it in winter when all the tourists have gone and you can have a leisurely stroll along the seafront.

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northernbloke@reddit

https://preview.redd.it/63zq6d1jmb5g1.jpeg?width=3072&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=b1346d496366ca80706acc00ed8df603858074ee Yesterday, I walk my dog on the beach regularly. Live 5 min walk from it

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Sea_Enthusiasm_3193@reddit

I live about 40 miles from the coast. Saw it last on Monday

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e650man@reddit

I remember, decades ago, last centrury, I had it in mind I wanted to see the sea. I set off walking from Loughbourgh, going right. Slept in a field, by a barn, near a railway track, it taking me 3/4 days. I got there, picturing myself dipping my toes in the warm water, only to find the tide was out. I got the train home. :(

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UntappdBeer@reddit

Live a mile or so from the coast, travel to it every few months.

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LittleoneandPercy@reddit

I’ve always lived by the sea, currently I’m 3 miles in land which is the furthest ! My cousins grew up in Coventry and would go nuts when they came to visit. I never got the madness as it’s was always just there !

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littlepurplepanda@reddit

I grew up in North Devon and could see the sea from my bedroom window. I’ve moved to Japan now and barely see it, only when I go down to Tokyo Bay, maybe once a month?

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Few_House_5201@reddit

I live about 200m from the sea so see it pretty much every day unless I don’t leave the house for some reason. Lovely to go for runs along the prom.

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Aphr0dite19@reddit

I live on the south coast, in a seaside/harbour town. So I get to see the sea regularly.

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MaidaValeAndThat@reddit

I live in Berkshire, so not too far from the coast still landlocked. Only seen the sea within the UK twice this year, although I’ve seen it both abroad and/or from a plane like 12 separate times this year. Also travel under the sea on the Eurostar pretty regularly, but don’t actually get a glimpse of the sea itself.

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Beginning-Still-9855@reddit

There are millions of people who have never seen the sea. There are many who have never seen a lake large enough that they can't see the opposite shore.

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ambiiee96@reddit

3 and a half years ago. I do live near the most inland place in the UK though

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Bubbly_North_2180@reddit

It’s been years - I live in a land locked county 🫠 I’d still rather look at greenery. An endless line on the horizon doesn’t tickle my grey stuff.

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Auntie_Cagul@reddit

October. I also swam in the sea.

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Individual-Cut-5582@reddit

I live in the midlands the last time I saw the sea was when we went to the isle of wight for our wedding anniversary!

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newtonbase@reddit

I grew up by the sea and considered it a wasted direction. Now I live pretty much as far as you can get from it in England. Last seen on holiday in August's.

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Throw_umbrage@reddit

Well, at least every morning when I open my curtains, I can see it from my bedroom. I’ve done stints of 6 months being inland Europe and I found I missed the sea a lot, I used to go and sit by a fountain in the town square just to hear the running water! I grew up practically on the beach front, so it’s very much in my bones.

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DrachenDad@reddit

This morning when on the bus to work. I'd have to actively look over my shoulder to see the sea on the way home.

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matmos@reddit

Many times every day.

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AltruisticFigure3662@reddit

Last time I went back to my hometown (Southport) I\`m going again on Saturday :)

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cari-strat@reddit

Almost three years ago and it's killing me. We've had some pretty major shit to deal with over the past couple of years so holidays were the last thing on the agenda. I haven't even had so much as a day out in that time. Unfortunately holidays are literally the only time I'm not cooking, cleaning and running around after everyone so I really do enjoy them, even though it's nothing fancy, just a week by the sea in the UK. I was hoping we might be able to grab a couple of days away at Christmas as things have finally calmed down, but now my elderly mum has had a major operation scheduled for next week so she's going to need me around to look after her for a good month or more and leaving her to go on holiday is out of the question.

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TepidHalibut@reddit

Monday, Driving home from Aberdeen. North Sea, near Stonehaven. Then Irish Sea, near Carlisle. Now home, and as far from the sea as possible (in England.)

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DoctorOctagonapus@reddit

On a cruise end of October. It was awesome despite the weather being bad towards the end.

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Raisinsandfairywings@reddit

In August, on a caravan holiday in Filey. I’ll probably see the sea again some time next year, likely on a day trip to Scarborough or possible camping near Robin Hood’s Bay.

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dannywalk@reddit

In the UK- more than 60% folks here live less than 20km from the coast. It’s a pretty small place!

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Past-Obligation1930@reddit

Friday, flew back from Switzerland.

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GuybrushFunkwood@reddit

3 days ago I drove over to Mablethorpe for a walk down the front to Sutton on Sea

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puzzlecrossing@reddit

I was there a couple of weeks ago, went to see the seals at Donna Nook

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oojiflip@reddit

Catch a glimpse of it on my bus ride home every evening. Always make a point to look at it for a couple of seconds

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TheAngryBad@reddit

July, when I went on holiday. Locally? Probably about 4 years or so. I live maybe 30 minutes from the coast, but it never really appeals enough for me to bother going.

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scarby2@reddit

Same boat. I saw the sea in Spain. But I'n the UK I basically never see the point, it's usually cold and gray. I moved to Los Angeles and still rarely see it here as the water is so cold so I only go to the beach when I travel.

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expostulation@reddit

I was sailing on it on Tuesday. I understand why londoners don't go to the coast often tho, the UK seaside is a bit shit.

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OrdinaryHovercraft59@reddit

I live in the coastal town so I see it fairly frequently. Soon I'll technically be able to see it from my house (from the loft).

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My_Finger_Smells_Why@reddit

Unfortunately I'm the same as your colleague, I think it must be nearer 2 years for me, though I am right by the Thames and that water definitely makes it out to the sea, so doesn't that count?

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Terry-Thomas@reddit

I used to teach boys with emotional and behavioural problems in Cheshire. We once asked that very question when planning a school trip and multiple boys aged 12-14 had never seen the sea, ever. Cheshire is an hour from the coast, max.

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Paperopiero@reddit

I went to Portsmouth last Sunday, it was low tide in the bay so the sea was there but a bit far away

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pikantnasuka@reddit

August, when we went to St Andrews Could well be next August before I see the sea again, which is a shame

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BarnytheBrit@reddit

Not for ages but I live next to a river so loads of nature.

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LeviDaBadAsz@reddit

I used to visit my grandparents in Devon (I live in the midlands) but haven’t visited in multiple years due to university keeping me busy!

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tumulus_innit@reddit

Everyday. Seaview from home and walk dogs on beach everyday. Count myself very lucky.

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Last_Negotiation4073@reddit

I live in Coventry so I’m as far from the sea as you can get. I last saw the sea 8 years ago and I miss it ☹️

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LeviDaBadAsz@reddit

Ayyy, I’m just down the road in Leamington!

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LeviDaBadAsz@reddit

I don’t think I’ve seen the sea in well over 3 years now (I’m a midlander)

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ndzl@reddit

Just before Halloween. St Andrew's for my son's birthday.

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ndzl@reddit

We are land locked where we are though and over the winter we can go sometime before being out that way again. At least an hour to the closest view of the sea. If I didn't have kids or a partner I could see how time could pass like that without ever being out that way.

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Bodger81@reddit

I work in a coastal town. Can’t see the sea from work but there’s a point on my way in where I crest a hill and then there it is on the horizon. Lovely to see every day, and especially nice in summer with the sun dancing off it.

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Thomasisinterested@reddit

You're never more than a couple of hours' drive away in this country. I saw it this past weekend.

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mr_kaliyuga@reddit

A month ago. In fact I was in it... in Morocco.

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TheNotSpecialOne@reddit

Same, not in a year. Midlands based, I go to Manchester and Peterborough a lot for work and friends/ family. Not been anywhere near the coast in over a year.

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peanutbudderlover@reddit

Everyday.. I live on the Isle of Wight!

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PipBin@reddit

Technically most days in that it’s tidal salt water, but it’s not really the sea.

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_abstrusus@reddit

Yesterday. I live in Surrey, so it's only about 45mins - 1hr to get down to the south coast, but I do a lot of work in Portsmouth, Southampton, Littlehampton, etc. so I probably see the sea at least once every two weeks. It wouldn't be surprised if many people living around me, in London, etc. rarely see it (well, excluding from a plane). I find that weird. I lived in Leicester for several years and probably still went to the coast more often than the average Londoner.

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bopeepsheep@reddit

From a train, June (on the way to Edinburgh, East Coast line). In person, Bournemouth in March.

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BowlComprehensive907@reddit

I miss the sea. I grew up in Dorset but live in Reading. Don't know when I last saw the sea, probably a few weeks ago. Two months, max.

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pinkdaisylemon@reddit

From holidaying in North Wales every year since a little kid in the sixties, I loved the sea. There is something magical about it. For me it's all wrapped up with memories of my late grandparents and late parents and going to Wales in the 60s, 70s, 80s and 90s. When I think of Wales and the sea etc I am overcome with such strong memories and they are bittersweet. Some of the best times of my life took place there but it makes me miss my nan, grandad, mum and dad so much. The last time I saw the sea was in Clacton when I took my mum and dad and my two boys there about 15 or more years ago. What I wouldn't give to relive that day.

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unbelievablydull82@reddit

I live in London, the last time I saw the sea was back in August, on holiday with my family. We tend to go to the seaside a couple of times a year

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Scarred_fish@reddit

Here in Shetland, nowhere is more than 3 miles from the sea, so the idea of not being able to see it is quite hard to imagine! I've personally never lived more than a 5 minute walk away.

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Hafnic@reddit

Today at work. I work at a Marina

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OctaneTroopers@reddit

I went to the seaside in September, it was nice but I definitely like the hills and forest better. It feels much more grounded and homely to me. I would like to experience a big sea storm looking out from a cosy window with a beer and a fire though.

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Plodil@reddit

I can't look out of my window without seeing it, when I'm away from the coast it's really noticeable that it's not there. It's a strange feeling, not having this huge open expanse next to you all the time

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Least_Cloud9296@reddit

Tuesday, I got lost

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filbert94@reddit

Any specific sea?

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darybrain@reddit

"I've seen things that would bend your bones. My wife died out there. And my dog. I go out looking for them every day. It's been 5 years so I don't think they've survived." -Sea Dog, Trigger Happy TV Today if seeing it from a car and plane window counts in which case I saw it a few times otherwise it has been many years since I last strolled alongside the sea. I live nowhere near it and many of my work trips including overseas are either far from the shore or I have no time for a wander.

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herwiththepurplehair@reddit

Every day, was actually in the sea last Saturday and will be again this Saturday

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OnlyAcanthaceae1876@reddit

Don't know, don't care. Countryside is the best place to be

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recrudesce@reddit

I can see the sea from my front door. The beach is about a 3 minute drive from my house. It's so nice to just have lunch on the beach and stare out at the endless sea.

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Faoeoa@reddit

22nd of November - visited Morecambe and Heysham. 23rd of November - from the train to Lancaster

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Mean-Construction207@reddit

Gone years without seeing it. I currently live about 20 minutes away but only go that way every few months. However I work on a boat so I also spend half the year on the middle of it.

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Nick6819@reddit

I’m in the East Midlands and don’t really do holidays. I travel to a lot of concerts and events but they’re usually in London, Birmingham, Manchester, Cardiff and Liverpool. Some of them are close but I would have to go out of my way. I’m guessing it would be a couple of years ago when I flew to Dublin and Munich or took a train on the North East Coast to Edinburgh.

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According_Repeat6223@reddit

Not since I left Brighton for the frozen north (Yorkshire) eight months ago. Miss it, but the scenery here is grand too.

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Prior_Suit_1848@reddit

Daily, live on the coast 🤙🏻🤙🏻

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evelynsmee@reddit

Hmm. Couple months? Will see it next week though

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LostbeyondtheRanges@reddit

Looking at it now.

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Optimal_Collection77@reddit

I was surfing on Bondi 2 weeks ago... Now I'm in the rain

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Wyldstallyn80@reddit

I see the sea everyday, I consider myself extremely lucky

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Far_Bad_531@reddit

Today, on a run out

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RnLee20@reddit

I drive over it on a pretty regular basis

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D0wnb0at@reddit

Maybe a decade ago? And that was cause I was on a flight to mainland Europe and saw it out the window.

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GeometricPrawn@reddit

A few weeks ago. But I also recently learned that a dude I know somewhere in the middle of the US (and he’s no youngster) has NEVER seen the sea in his life. I had a hard time processing that revelation.

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WoodyManic@reddit

During lockdown.

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blainy-o@reddit

Too long for my liking. About 3½ years ago when I was down in Somerset.

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Lopsided-Camel1114@reddit

Hour ago.(north sea from NE England (hydro farm nowadays).still a powerful friend to my mind..2/3 times a day..predawn cycle. Midday stroll. Evening summary of my day watching the horizon dim away.

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Ok-Lifeguard-9507@reddit

This morning when I took the dog for a walk. *

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kestrelita@reddit

*Cries in West Midlands* We're about as far away as it's possible to get in this country!

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blainy-o@reddit

Look on the bright side though, if you go on the new series of Bullseye and win, you're guaranteed to get a speedboat.

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Gribbler42@reddit

Just about! Of course, you'd have to be in the *East* Midlands to be at the furthest point from the sea

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katvoira@reddit

This is me! Born on the coast, grew up somewhere else but coastal, now live in Derby - properly miss the smell of the sea

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gerrineer@reddit

Skeggy. Is the nearest .grew up in Mansfield went to Skegness on my 50cc motorbike went to the clock tower ate chips watched the kids bieng smacked( there was all ways 2 or 3 ) drove home for 1 and half hours going at best 39 mph.

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Quaon_Gluark@reddit

*Cries in living in Leicestershire*

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kestrelita@reddit

I'm near Meriden, so pretty close!

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True_Sir_4382@reddit

Try near the border of east and west, I am 90 miles to the closest beach

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Loquis@reddit

I'm in Bedfordshire, about 2 hours from the beach, doesn't matter if you go north, south or east

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MeltingChocolateAhh@reddit

If flying in a plane counts, since about summer 2024. Undisturbed from my eyes, about March 2024.

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katie-kaboom@reddit

Octoberish, on a trip to Brighton. It was insufficient sea-seeing, I might be at risk of death tbh.

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SHN378@reddit

I live in a southern seaside town, but 2 miles from the beach. Everything I need (work, shops, family, friends) means traveling North and out of the town. I reckon it's been at least a month since we last decided to take a weekend walk down there. And with how cold and shitty it's getting, I don't think we do for a while yet. I drove past Portsmouth last week and saw a bay that opens up to the sea if they counts...

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tallpaullewis@reddit

https://preview.redd.it/ztmkgwm8t85g1.png?width=960&format=png&auto=webp&s=71ac8cf40353b9d1155e91ff1c702c312fbf3c62 View from my window.

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jonsey_j@reddit

Last week when I was body boarding initially in Cornwall.

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Bangbashbonk@reddit

I was about to say it's been a little while for a second, then I realised I saw it yesterday. I like the sea enough but having lived right beside it to the level of seaweed in the garden after a storm, I'd take having to look for it

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heretolurk24@reddit

Start of November when we went to Portugal to watch the MotoGP. Before that, August as my in laws live near the sea

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Fast_Bee7689@reddit

I’m from Leicester so pretty far from the sea, seeing it on holiday always mesmerises me since I’m not used to it. It’s beautiful.

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Dangerous-Pair7826@reddit

5 minutes from the sea (Southport) grew up in Liverpools northern suburbs so always near the beach…….. I am not a beach bod but my happy place when low is sitting at burbo bank car park crosby watching the sea and ships………. Would love some hills nearby, nearest is the lake district cumbria where I go a few times a year to watch military low flying

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ninja_moth@reddit

An hour ago. A bit dim though.

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Sea_Pangolin3840@reddit

October ,I live by the sea March to end of October and I miss it during the winter months. I miss listening to it in bed at night .

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bbuullddoogg@reddit

Yesterday. Oregon coast.

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ThisAppSuxxx@reddit

Only a year? I haven’t in 6 years sod knows when it may be again

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Joclairey@reddit

About an hour ago as I left my Mam's house. Her bungalow overlooks the north sea. Technically I could see it now if I went into my back garden, but it's dark and I don't want to😆

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Tennis_Proper@reddit

About an hour ago on the drive home from work.

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shakesfistatmoon@reddit

I live near the sea, so see it most days. But back in the early 90s, I worked in East London with people who had never seen the sea. Also, a couple of them had never seen farm animals in the flesh and didn't know how big they are.

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anabsentfriend@reddit

About two o'clock.

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Plenty_Suspect_3446@reddit

Yep, well over a year ago. I live inland, as far as one can on a small island. But I do miss living near the ocean.

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eastkent@reddit

Every day!

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Neo-Stoic1975@reddit

Until recently (this autumn) I'd gone for years without seeing it.

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V65Pilot@reddit

Does the Thames count?

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Chance-Bread-315@reddit

I'd say the weekend before last, but I suppose *really* it depends on how far out you consider an estuary to become the sea. The last time I saw the sea without being able to see the land on the other side was early October.

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smellyfeet25@reddit

Often went to Eastbourne in the summer.

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Conscious_Analysis98@reddit

My in-laws live in Portobello, Edinburgh next to the beach. Everytime i stay there and walk along that freezing cold, rainy seafront.....i bloody love it. Would love to live there one day

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Mirajane_Strauss@reddit

I cycle along it every day for work. It can be baltic, but i still love it. Wakes me up for sure!

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MountainMuffin1980@reddit

We go there every Sunday with the dog. It's getting more more nice places to eat and little independent shops. It's great.

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gholt417@reddit

Everyday. Can’t go in the beach now due to a disability which makes me really sad. There’s not much better than walking on an empty beach with my two pooches.

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Mr_XIII_@reddit

7 days ago, South of Spain. Was nice to just chill on the beach for an afternoon in November

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comoestasmiyamo@reddit

Southend OP?

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RookieJourneyman@reddit

About half an hour ago, when out on a run after work! Although I can't see the sea from my house, living on an island means I am never far from it!

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Fantastic_Fig_8559@reddit

Every week.

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Future_Direction5174@reddit

Live near Poole harbour and saw it today when attending a funeral. My MIL was buried, but on the walk to the burial site, you could look down the slope & see the shallow waters in the western end.

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Otherwise_Koala4289@reddit

Went on holiday a couple of months ago so saw the sea there. The last time I saw the sea in this country was about 18 months ago. That's not unusual for me, I don't live near the sea.

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fike88@reddit

Every day. I work right next to it

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Kind-Photograph2359@reddit

I live two minutes from a beautiful sea front so I'm very lucky to see it daily. I couldn't imagine not having such easy access.

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Rasty_lv@reddit

Summer. Seaside from me is hours drive.

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No_Doughnut3257@reddit

20 mins ago

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Petrosinella94@reddit

September in Lisbon but otherwise o only go to the coast once a year.

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LaurenNotABot@reddit

In Hawaii in October 😩

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Danglyweed@reddit

My childhood home is on the seafront. Nowadays I only see the sea when I go on holiday, or get a brief glimpse of the forth when travelling into Edinburgh. It is really sad actually, being down the beach was my wee safe haven.

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melanie110@reddit

Once a month. Granted it’s only Cleethorpes but takes us 40 minutes for us to get a bag of chips and curry sauce. Lovely walk down from the market to the boating lake, pick up some shells, walk back with a coffee and go home

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Glass_Purple2785@reddit

Can sea it right now

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RadiantResearcher4@reddit

Everyday out of my front windows.

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MDK1980@reddit

January. In Australia.

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Nineteen_AT5@reddit

About three hours ago. I live and work by the sea.

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1968Bladerunner@reddit

Pretty much every day that I leave the house, & I wouldn't change a thing - no bleak Highland winters, horizintal rain, or howlin' gales can tear me from it!

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MahatmaAndhi@reddit

I'm in Peterborough, so pretty in-land. However, I went abroad twice in October, so I saw the sea then (one was the South of France/North of Italy, so there was lots there). I don't see the British coast often. Usually a couple of times a year. I've cycled to Skegness and Hunstanton so far too.

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ClevelandWomble@reddit

About six hours ago as I drove along the sea front. I'll see it again tomorrow. Always lifts me.

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Jack-Rabbit-002@reddit

What early last year!? I don't like the sea man Now come lie on a canal barge with me we can look at the grey Brummie skies together

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dunloptortexpurple@reddit

I live in the Eurasian Pole of Inaccessibility, located in the Dzoosotoyn Elisen Desert in northwestern China, near the Kazakhstan border. I’m 1644miles from the coast - the largest distance from the sea anywhere on earth. So you can all shut your faces

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sveferr1s@reddit

Despite living a 10 minute walk from the sea I haven't seen it for a couple of weeks. This is primarily due to me having a knee replacement a month ago. The sea front is en route to the drs where I had my staples removed. 😁 Normally I see it every day.

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LakesTrees221116@reddit

I last saw the Sea in June when we were on holiday in Padstow - beautiful. ❤️❤️

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BG3restart@reddit

September when I was in Spain.

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TobblyWobbly@reddit

I've seen the sea nearly every day since 1992, when I bought my flat in Aberdeen. Both that and all the places where I have lived in Argyll have had see views. The temporary flat I lived in when I came here was just across the road from the sea.

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felix-the-human@reddit

I live a 15 minute walk from the beach but am so used to it, I forget how nice it is! I see the sea most days just by travelling around town. I should go down soon, I love a blustery beach walk.

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Aggravating_Bar_8097@reddit

Today its about 6 miles away but can see it on a clear day from bedroom window

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DependentRounders934@reddit

Currently looking at the sea

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lithaborn@reddit

Eight or nine years. I live in the midlsnds and haven't been able to afford to go to the seaside for almost a decade.

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DependentRounders934@reddit

Currently looking at the sea

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LikeEveryoneSheKnows@reddit

I'm like you, I can see it from every north and east facing window.

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SpudFire@reddit

Live in the Midlands so only see it when I go on holiday. Most recently would have been September on the m6 coming down from Scotland. I don't think I saw it at all last year now I think about it

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Working_Bowl@reddit

30 minutes ago. I see it everyday. Live less than 5 min drive from the coast. Especially great today as saw the starling murmurations as I drove home.

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Jackel2275@reddit

I live 800ft from the beach

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kitknit81@reddit

Frequently. Not so close I see it from my house but when I drive certain routes I can see it and we’re only about 20mins from it if I want to actually go to a beach.

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Smeeble09@reddit

Today, was by the coast to park up when going somewhere, but I can also see the sea from my home office, so at least five days a week.

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Geezer-McGeezer@reddit

London is tidal, therefore the river is part of the sea, London on Sea.

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TylerDarkness@reddit

August, we went to the beach during a family visit. I was heavily pregnant and trying to wrangle a wild toddler, my Mum was little help.

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Norman_debris@reddit

Didn't appreciate it growing up because, well, Blackpool. I now live hundreds of miles from the coast and am acutely aware of it.

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jollygoodvelo@reddit

Yesterday evening from the train near Southampton. I live about 700m from it but probably only see it a couple of times a week on average.

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Deep_Banana_6521@reddit

went to Whitby in July.

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Aggravating-Day-2864@reddit

10 mins drive from hills and sea either way...

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Dedward5@reddit

This weekend, but I live 800m away from the sea. I have actually gone months at without seeing it at times, despite that.

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morbidcuriosity123@reddit

I can see it from my lounge window and bedroom window.. but I've not seen it for about 2 hours.. curtains closed now.

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retailface@reddit

September, but before that it had been about ten years, I think. I really, really miss the sea and I'd move to the coast in a heartbeat if I could.

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AlunWH@reddit

I live in West Yorkshire so don’t see the sea very often. Last year, I think. Of course, I see cows and sheep every day, and there are people that don’t regularly see those. It’s all relative.

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No-Daikon3645@reddit

Yesterday. I'm lucky enough to live near the coast.

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ChefPowerful4002@reddit

Every day I live by the sea. About 5 mins walk for the beach and you can see it as you walk about town anyway. When I go into the city I get confused kinda cos I’m so used to have the North Sea on one side

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Dazzling-Ad6085@reddit

I actually can’t remember. It might have been Tuesday but I didn’t take any notice of it. I work 5 minutes from the Channel ands Zein in at weekends so I don’t really take notice of it unless I need to

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Historical-Rise-1156@reddit

I live in Cornwall and see the sea most days unless the clouds are low or it is raining, I used to live in Bedfordshire which is about 3hrs from any coast and very dry

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Hookton@reddit

Y'mean the res, right?

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N64Andysaurus92@reddit

Flew over the Atlantic and Pacific in September 2024. Though actually looking at it from a beach or close up then 2018.

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Low_Spread9760@reddit

I was in Tynemouth near Newcastle about a month ago. Beautiful bit of the world.

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nfurnoh@reddit

This summer when I was in Vietnam.

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Riskit_4_Biscuits@reddit

Everyday. Have a seaview too. Very blessed indeed.

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AlexMC69@reddit

Live on the seafront and work in the marine industry, so every day.

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AdhesivenessNo9878@reddit

Right now. On a ship currently looking out the window at it

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Affectionate-Boot-12@reddit

Saw it in October while on holiday in Rhodes. Will see it again in two weeks, Skeggy Butlins baby!

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alancake@reddit

August, I took my grandson to see the sea for the first time. It was Skegness tbf, but all you need when you're 2 is sea, sand and 2p machines 😍

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PixelPoppah@reddit

Back in August when we took a trip to France. We live in the middle of the country so it's far to the coast no matter which way we go

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Moist_gooch90@reddit

About 30 seconds ago, I'm working in the north sea at the moment.

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Portsmouth_Sweep@reddit

Live just outside Portsmouth, so every day, but also get countryside walks just 5 minutes the other way. Love being near the sea!

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berny2345@reddit

this morning

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Not_Alpha_Centaurian@reddit

I was born a few miles from the sea but now I live smack bang I the middle of the country. I maybe see the sea two or three times a year - that's a couple of holidays and maybe one drive to the coast.

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fosters101@reddit

Live close to the coast, however, may only see the sea every month or so. Definitely take it for granted and don’t take advantage of my proximity. Expect I would miss it if I moved away.

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Expression-Little@reddit

Probably last year on my trip to Eryri national park. Horrible weather day? Go to the sea to look at it in horrible weather from the comfort of the long Greggs.

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Watchkeys@reddit

Touring the uk coast in my camper van, so... all the time. Sometimes get bored with it and have to go stay in the woods for a bit!

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Piccadil_io@reddit

We’ve got a caravan in Bridlington that my brother bought for my mum after my dad died. It’s been amazing. Any time I feel like I’ve had enough of things I can just get in the car and go stay at the seaside for a few days. I’m a divorced dad of two lads and it’s been wonderful for cheap holidays. They love going and they’re always just happy to go down to the beach. It’s been great for their independence as they’ve got older because we know they’re safe. I wouldn’t swap it for anything. Once this one passes its use by date I’m sure me and my siblings will pitch in for another. I wouldn’t want to live without it.

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No-Jellyfish-177@reddit

Brid is lovely. Love the funfair

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I-Am-The-Warlus@reddit

This morning when I was walking with my dog. I'm like 1 minute walk from the beach

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thefootster@reddit

Sunset today, I would be able to see it now, but it's dark. My house is on a hill overlooking the Bristol channel.

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misskittygirl13@reddit

I live on the Bristol channel!!! Takes me like 30 seconds to get to a beach.

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thefootster@reddit

Nice. It takes me a little longer, about 10 mins.

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Square-Discount159@reddit

About three and a half years ago, which is sad. I love the sea. But I don't get out much nowadays

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ProfPMJ-123@reddit

I flew over it a week ago. Aside from that, we normally visit the seaside about once per month.

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Vivid_Employment8635@reddit

A couple of months ago as my grandparents live near the Sussex coast, occasionally when I visit them we’ll go to the seafront. I live in London though and work very close to a rather wide part of the Thames where you’ll sometimes even see ships moored so that’s close enough for me!

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Ok_Air_9048@reddit

I can see the sea right now. Didn’t grow up anywhere near it, so it still feels kinda cool, but honestly it’s not the life changing spiritual awakening some people act like it is. Looks nice, sure. Also means it gets windy as hell and every weekend I’ve got sea swimmers dumping their cars all over my street like it’s their private car park.

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George_Salt@reddit

Couple of weeks ago. Usually see the sea at least once a month, for preference whilst wetting a line.

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PublicClear9120@reddit

Last month when I visited Jersey with my dad

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GotAnyNirnroot@reddit

My grandparents lived on the Isles of wight, so we'd spend most of our school breaks down there. We had a dumb tradition where you'd shout "I can see the sea", as soon as it came into view. Not sure why your post brought that memory up haha

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PKblaze@reddit

Couple of months ago. I try to go to the shore a couple of times a year.

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CoolJetReuben@reddit

I live less than a mile from the sea but my new job heads inland so that's a good question. Might not have even seen the sea this week. Definitely Saturday anyway.

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AlGunner@reddit

A few hours ago, its a at the bottom of my road.

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TytoCwtch@reddit

May this year, went down to Kent for a trip and went for a walk along the White Cliffs. Wasn’t able to do much travelling this year as I had to quit my job due to health problems. Have now started a new WFH job so once I’ve built my savings back up a bit I plan to buy a better car as mines on its last legs. Then hopefully next summer I can do some short trips within the UK as I can now work anywhere I get an internet signal.

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kevio17@reddit

Our Haven holiday in deepest darkest Essex, October half term

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BobBobBobBobBobDave@reddit

Now I live near the coast, so most days, but I used to live in London and the only other places I regularly went were inland too, so I would not be at all surprised if I have done a year at some point.

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nightfire_83@reddit

Saw it Sunday, haven't been in it for 2 years. I miss it

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Perception_4992@reddit

About 2 hours ago.

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Koda614@reddit

Must be around 7-8 years ago now. And I say that as someone who could drive to a beach in about 30 minutes. I’ve simply not had any reason to head that way.

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Doomergeneration@reddit (OP)

What?! You haven’t been on holiday or anything in that time?

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