A Year Of Sporting Events

Beyond the bigger headline events, it's often the smaller, community-led ones that stay with people. From charity runs to coastal swim challenges, they reflect the landscape and the spirit of the area as much as the larger races.

Even if you're not taking part, they offer something different - a chance to pause and take it in. Watching swimmers head out into the bay, cyclists passing along coastal roads, or runners tracing the cliff paths adds another layer tot he experience - one that feels closely tied to the place itself.