How far inland do I have to be before I DON'T live on the coast?

Question

I live 7 miles from the sea so consider myself as living 'on the coast'. Am I right in saying this? Most weather maps say 'on the coast' or coastal regions, but would love to know how far inland this expression takes you!

Answer 1

Do your feet get wet when the tide comes in?

Seriously I would have said about ten miles.

Answer 2

I'd say that if you live in a village or town that has a coast then you're living in a coastal region.

I live on the inland edge of a village with a beach and I consider myself on the limit of what is coastal at around 2 miles off the water.

I would say that Aston Clinton is definitely NOT coastal. It's the furthest point inland in the UK.

Answer 3

I would say that living on the coast means that you can either see the sea or be able to walk to it in about 15mins

Answer 4

wherever you go in britain it is said that you are no more than 70 miles from the sea.

Answer 5

I'd say about 20 miles.