A MAN inspired by his father's death to clean up the beaches of Britain has heaped more praise on the county's coastline during a visit to a seaside village. 


Wayne Dixon with Koda Wayne Dixon and his dog Koda spent the weekend in Millom and Haverigg as part of their epic quest to litter-pick their way around the British coastline. 

The 44-year-old from Clitheroe embarked on the journey in memory of his father, who had wanted to walk the entirety of the British coastline with his son but never got the chance.

Mr Dixon said: "My dad died three years ago, but bought Koda around 10 years before he died. 

"I used to go travelling with him and three years before he died he wanted to go travelling around the British coastline. 

"I've finally found myself in a position financially and personally to do it and I'm going to be raising money and awareness for Mind - because my dad suffered from bipolar - and Northern Inuit Dog Rescue Society, which is Koda's breed."

In addition to living out his father's dream, Mr Dixon is also fulfilling a personal desire to help clean up Britain. 

Having already visited Askam beach and marvelled at its cleanliness, Mr Dixon moved on to Haverigg where he was welcomed with a friendly response from the locals.

He said: "I've had a really good response from people and it's a way of highlighting the litter problem that we have in this country. 

"This estuary is fantastic - absolutely amazing. 

"People are putting me up and giving me things, but there is a lot of litter. "

During his travels, Mr Dixon is eager to enlist the support of as many people as possible by trying to encourage them to take on small tasks to keep beaches clean. 

He said: "A lot of people use this area on a daily basis - people such as dog walkers.

"If they all just pick up one piece of litter a day that's going to make a difference."

As he continues on his journey around the British mainland, Mr Dixon will take with him fond memories of Haverigg.

He said: "This area has been brilliant for me - it's been fantastic. 

"Haverigg is an amazing place. You've got the beach, the estuary and the backdrop of the mountains. 

"It's just a shame there's litter, but there's litter everywhere - not just this area, but the whole country. 

"I'm hoping I can make a difference in some way, to local people, councils and the government."

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