Where is the prettiest beach in the UK?

18 Best Beaches in the U.K.
  • Holkham Beach, Norfolk, England.
  • Bamburgh Beach, Northumberland.
  • Whitepark Bay, Antrim, Northern Ireland.
  • Kynance Cove, Cornwall, England.
  • Scarista Beach, Lewis and Harris, Scotland.
  • Compton Bay, Isle of Wight, England.
  • Oxwich Bay Beach, Wales.
  • Pentle Bay, Tresco, Isles of Scilly.




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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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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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Take a look at the full findings below...
  • 10 cleanest beaches in Britain. Treyarnon Bay, Cornwall (50 score of cleanliness) Shell Bay, Dorset (51) Kimmeridge Bay, Dorset (53) ...
  • 10 dirtiest beaches in Britain. St Annes Beach, Lancashire (4,338) Plymouth Hoe East Beach, Devon (3,611) Bowleaze Cove, Dorset (3,349)


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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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Discover some of our top picks below, plus a full list of England's Blue Flag beaches broken down by region.
  • Trevone Bay, Cornwall. ...
  • Whitley Bay Beach, North Tyneside. ...
  • Sea Palling Beach, Norfolk. ...
  • Trecco Bay, Wales. ...
  • Scarborough North Bay, Yorkshire. ...
  • Westward Ho!, Devon. ...
  • Central Beach, Skegness.


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Australia is widely regarded as the country with the world's best beaches, with four beaches listed in the top 50 for 2023. Australia is the sixth-largest country in the world and boasts more than 34,000km of coastline.

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The Philippines, the Maldives, Australia, and Costa Rica are home to stunning beaches surrounded by mountains, forests, and lush greenery, providing picturesque backdrops for relaxation and adventure.

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Read our guide to the top 30 best seaside towns in the UK.
  • Salcombe: Devon's genteel seaside town. ...
  • Plockton, Ross and Cromarty. ...
  • Brighton: best of the best seaside towns UK. ...
  • Stromness, Orkney. ...
  • Llandudno, Conwy County Borough. ...
  • Ilfracombe, North Devon. ...
  • Barton-on-Sea, Hampshire. ...
  • Weymouth, Dorset.


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