A summer guidebook recommending prime independent eating spots along the coastlines of England, Scotland, and Wales has recently been published.

The Coastal Café Guide is compiled by author Kerry O’Neill, who said: "This book celebrates the local people and independent eating places that make Britain’s coastlines unique.

"The tempting collection includes cafés, restaurants, beach bars, seafood cabins, horseboxes, trucks, and more.

"Expect everything from lobster shacks on Scottish sea lochs to high-end Cornish cafés and coast-hugging Welsh haunts.

"There’s even a pedalling coffee and cake pedlar.”

The book, published by Printslinger, comes after the independent publisher's best-selling travel guide of 2023, The Extra Mile – Delicious Alternatives to Motorway Services, which as of June 13 was titled the 'Most Gifted' guide on Amazon.

Ms O'Neill's guide also include a foreword from the Royal National Lifeboat Institution (RNLI) and honours the work of several marine- and coast-relevant charities.

Coast-focused organisations mentioned in the book include City to Sea, Surfers Against Sewage, and The Wave Project.

Alastair Sawday, owner of Printslinger and editor of The Coastal Café Guide, said: "I’m excited that our new book promotes locally grown, healthy food, and emphasizes the importance of Britain’s local food networks.

"In addition to supporting the often smaller, seasonal places around the coast, the book connects readers to the charities doing great work to keep our coasts clean, our seas swimmable, and our beach environments safe.

"The book brings the RNLI’s beach safety messages to the fore, and we’ll also donate 1% of the book’s sales to Surfers Against Sewage, to support the important work they do campaigning against sewage pollution."

Tabi McCormick, of Surfers Against Sewage (SAS), said: "This book is a beautiful celebration of the small businesses and charities that keep our coastal communities vibrant.

"We’re incredibly grateful that the proceeds will support SAS’s vital work in protecting our rivers and ocean."

Ramon Van de Velde, CEO at The Wave Project, said: "The Wave Project helps improve the wellbeing of nearly 2,500 children and young people per year across the UK, with surf therapy and the healing powers of the ocean.

"We're delighted to feature in The Coastal Café Guide, which shines a light on coastal communities and supports our mission to make our life-changing programmes accessible to ever more children."

The Coastal Café Guide can be purchased at https://theextramile.guide/product-category/books/