The coast has always had an attraction for hermits. The wide horizon, the sense of being at the end of somewhere, it's no surprise those seeking solitude away from the world have turned their backs on land to face the sea. Is it the romantic existence it seems? Listen to the stories of three coastal hermits and judge for yourself. 

Buy Coastal Stories a pint here:

https://ko-fi.com/coastalstories

Some of Charlie's favourite books about the sea:

https://uk.bookshop.org/lists/some-great-books-about-the-sea