We tell them the risks and the hazards and if needs be, we explain some of the things that have gone wrong. They do listen, but they carry on and do it anyway. Adam Hawson, Plymouth Coastguard Rescue Team

It is infuriating because we know the consequences but they just say 'you're spoiling our fun'. John Peattie, Station Manager

From the trailhead parking area, set out on a rolling trail through ferns, salal and evergreens dripping moss (and likely mist). The dirt (and probably muddy) path winds downhill to a low saddle, where a social trail to the right leads to a beach, ominously named Deadman’s Cove. Though the beach may be tempting, please stay on the true trail—the park has closed these social trails to prevent erosion. In October 2016, dad-of-three Vincent Wagstaff, 39, died from multiple injuries after leaping from the ledge while in July 2010, teenager Ben Thompson was left paralysed. When orphaned Laura Marlin is sent to live with her uncle in St Ives, Cornwall, she is convinced that a life of adventure is hers at last. But everywhere she turns she is confronted with mysteries. The demonstration was held to raise awareness of the work done by the Plymouth Coastguard Rescue Team, and to highlight the area as an “incident hot spot”. Beneath the northern end of London’s famous Tower Bridge is a Victorian reminder of the River Thames’ gruesome history. On the eastern side of the bridge, visitors will find an alcove overlooking the dark waters of the river.

From Portland: Take Highway 30 to Astoria, then merge onto Highway 101 north to cross the river and proceed on to Ilwaco. Once you get to Ilwaco head west from the stoplight (only one in town) following the signs to Cape Disappointment State Park. Lauren St John was born and raised in Rhodesia (now Zimbabwe). From the age of 11 she lived on a game reserve, which provided the inspiration for her memoir Rainbow’s End and her White Giraffe series of children’s books. Dead Man’s Cove is the first in her series of Laura Marlin mysteries.Unfortunately there's not much we can do. It's a bit cheeky, isn't it? If they know we're here it's a bit disrespectful. I work in outdoor education and I take people coasteering, a lot of these kids don't know about it and don't know about the dangers involved.