Where is the nicest beach in the UK?

18 Best Beaches in the U.K.
  • Porthcurno Beach, Cornwall, England.
  • Durdle Door, Jurassic Coast, Dorset, England.
  • Three Cliffs Bay, Wales.
  • Whitstable Beach, Kent, England.
  • West Dunes, Camber Sands, England.
  • Hunstanton Beach, Norfolk, England.
  • Cuckmere Haven, Seaford, East Sussex, England.
  • Druridge Bay, Northumberland, England.




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Durdle Door, Dorset It's a steep downhill path but the result is breathtaking. Dip your toes in the crystal clear waters and watch the world go by. There are no lifeguards so do take care if you're looking to swim.

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Achmelvich, Scotland This remote spot in the Highlands is an expansive crescent of white sand and resembles a beach you might find in the Philippines.

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Top of the list is Fistral Beach in Newquay, Cornwall, with 464 of its 4,485 reviews mentioning the word 'busy'. This 750-metre- (half-a-mile) long stretch is known as the home of British surfing thanks to its 'golden sands, wild Atlantic swells and consistent crashing waves', the Cornish tourist board notes.

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Where are Britain's safest coastal towns and cities?
  • Aberystwyth. This pretty seaside town is not only number one on our list, but topped Provident's safest places to live in the UK list too. ...
  • Aberdeen. ...
  • Plymouth. ...
  • Brighton & Hove. ...
  • Swansea.


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25 Most Beautiful Beaches in the World
  • Saud Beach, Philippines.
  • Elafonissi Beach, Greece.
  • Nungwi Beach, Tanzania.
  • Hanalei Bay, Hawaii.
  • Copacabana, Brazil.
  • Cape Le Grand National Park, Australia.
  • Grayton Beach, Florida.
  • Sotavento Beach, Spain.


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Sandbanks is the most expensive coastal location in the UK with the average asking price being just a hair over 1.2 million (although prices can often exceed this). Located in Dorset, property in Sandbanks is (surprise surprise) built on a sandbank looking out over Poole bay.

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