Campfires on a beach?

Question

we are going camping and planning to have a fire on the beach but were just wondering what the law is about whereabouts you can have the small fire concerning the tide etc.

thanks!

Answer 1

I would move as far from the shore as possible you could get into trouble if you have too close to shore I wouldn't go too far away from shore I'd say probably a little farther back than midway :)

Answer 2

I have seen many beaches where people use disposable bbq sets - even beaches where there are regular life guard and police patrols. I assume that they are OK to uise then.

If I was going to have a proper fire on the beach I would do it below the high tide line - that way it all gtets washed away, but you also have to be aware of when the high tide is going to be - or else it will be there when you want the fire. You can get high tide info from the weather forcast, internet and ceefax / teletext

Go fo it - the worst that can happen is a wave will wash over it and it will go out or someone will say 'put it out'

Answer 3

Any part of the beach covered by the high water mark belongs to the crown so better not have it there.

Answer 4

Laws vary from place to place. However, fires should NEVER be made on dunes or above the high-tide level. If you build a clean burning fire and remove any unburned wood, so as to only leave ash, the ocean will take care of cleaning up your mess. If you MUST build a fire above high water level, it is best to use a brazier, fire pan, or some sort of similar device that will allow you to clean up your ashes and fire remnants with ease. Some places hae a rule where you must use one. You shoould always check ahead to see what the fire restrictions are where you plan to go.