You know, I agree that you probably made a good decision there. I think pedestrians do have it easier (mostly) on the other side of the atlantic. Now, if you could safely walk or ride a bike to your lunch..

To get back on topic. Here in the land of polar bears and politicians without backbones we have a law where nobody are permitted to develop areas within 100meters of the water. Everybody can also walk/camp in any area not farmed as long as it is 'wild nature' and more than 200meters from houses with people. Being allowed to store cats on a beach.. Sure, if you had done so for some time, but it is different since we have sailing clubs with mast-up storage here. I am really satisfied having laws protecting access to the coastline and nature, so local beurocrats and landowners can not close off areas like that beach this thread started with.

Are you going to do anything about being kicked off the beach?