Top 50 beaches in the UK, from Dorset to Filey, Coldingham to Ballycastle
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Weymouth, a stunning beach located in Dorset, has claimed the top spot on The Times’ list of the UK’s 50 best beaches for summer The Mirror reports. This accolade comes as no surprise, considering Weymouth’s reputation for its incredibly good castling sand and pristine bathing water.
Every year, tens of thousands of sun worshippers flock to the southern coastal town to immerse themselves in the beauty of its magnificent Georgian seafront, nestled in the heart of the wild Jurassic Coast.
The Times’ annual rundown of the best beaches took into account various factors such as cleanliness, accessibility, car parking facilities, lifeguards, dog-friendliness, and water quality.
The Sunday Times, in its review of Weymouth, said: “The bathing — as George III discovered while he was making the seaside fashionable in 1789 — is a delight in a shallow, sandy-bottomed, sheltered bay and dogs are welcome year-round at the pavilion end of the beach.”
Dogs are also welcome year-round at the pavilion end of the beach and the Georgian esplanade is hailed as the most beautiful backdrop to any urban beach in the country. The beach facilities, including sparkling superloos, beach wheelchairs, deckchairs, windbreaks, and ocean toys, are unmatched by any other resort.
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While The Times’ list does not provide a ranking from one to 50 across the entire UK, it highlights exceptional beach spots in different regions. Woolacombe in Devon secures second place in the South West, offering a sweeping sandy bay and a plethora of activities.
The breathtaking view of Woolacombe, whether from the tall hill at the Fortescue Arms or from Mortehoe, sets the stage for a day, week, or month of frolicking in the sand and surf. The beach is highly regarded for its cleanliness and the opportunity to savour a delicious Sri Lankan curry from the Barrican Beach Cafe.
Studland in Dorset, ranking third regionally, offers a completely different experience, feeling like a secluded sandy paradise rather than just a beach. Stretching four miles long, Studland is often accessed via a chain link ferry towards Bournemouth.
It captivates visitors with its mix of sandy beach, dunes, and half-submerged woodlands. The coast is dotted with cafes and pubs, and Jan Robinson, a regular visitor since 1967, recommends Bramble Bush Bay across the road from Shell Bay for its wading bird sightings. She said: “It’s a beautiful place to greet a summer sunrise.”
Studland is a haven for adventure seekers of all ages, with its maze-like sand tracks, woodland walks, and dunes perfect for leaping off. The area offers ample parking in the woods, clean facilities, cafes, sheltered waters, water sports rental spots, and even a beach sauna.
Here are the top 50 beaches in the UK, by region:
Top beaches in the South West
Weymouth, Dorset
Woolacombe, Devon
Studland, Dorset
Exmouth, Devon
Porthcurno, Cornwall
Porthminster, Cornwall
Constantine Bay, Cornwall
Grebe, Cornwall
Beer, Devon
Top beaches in Wales
Rhossili Bay, Gower, Swansea
Barmouth, Gwynedd
Broad Haven South, Pembrokeshire
Caswell Bay, Swansea
Llanbedrog, Gwynedd
Marloes Sands, Pembrokeshire
Three Cliffs Bay, Gower, Swansea
Traeth Penllech, Gwynedd
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Top beaches in North England
Bamburgh, Northumberland
Dunstanburgh, Northumberland
Cresswell, Northumberland
Tynemouth Longsands , Northumberland
Formby, Merseyside
Whitby Sandsend, North Yorkshire
Filey, North Yorkshire
Top beaches in Northern Ireland
Ballycastle, Co Antrim
Benone, Co Londonderry
White Park Bay, Co Antrim
Portrush East Strand, Co Antrim
Portstewart, Co Londonderry
Salmon Rock Beach, Co Antrim
Murlough Beach, Co Down
Top beaches in Scotland
Findhorn, Moray
Coldingham, Scottish Borders
Red Point, Wester Ross, Highland
Rhu Point, Highland
West Sands, St Andrews, Fife
Sanna Bay, Highland
Kilbride Bay, Argyll and Bute
Best beaches in East England
Holkham, Norfolk
Brancaster, Norfolk
Cromer, Norfolk
Skegness, Lincolnshire
Dunwich, Suffolk
Felixstowe, Suffolk
Walton-on-the-Naze, Essex
Best beaches in the South East
West Wittering, West Sussex
Stone Bay, Kent
St Margaret’s, Kent
Winchelsea, East Sussex
Lepe, Hampshire
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