Durdle Door, DorsetIt'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.
Nestled in East Sussex is the scenic Birling Gap Beach, which our research found is the sunniest beach in the UK, averaging 5.8 sunny hours per day in Autumn. This destination also was found to be one of the UK's four warmest beaches, making Birling Gap Beach a fantastic autumn location!
A little cooler than your body temperature (98.6° Fahrenheit) should not be too cold so that you don't get chilled. 70° to 78° Fahrenheit is the range where most folks feel comfortable swimming.
Eastbourne, the sunniest place in the UKWith an average of eight hours of sunshine a day (which is quite the feat in the UK, to say the least!) and an average temperature of 20°C in the summer months, Eastbourne is a popular weekend destination for Londoners and Brightonians alike.
What's the situation in the UK? Removing any natural material - including sand and pebbles - from public beaches in the UK is illegal under the Coastal Protection Act 1949. It up to local councils to enforce the law, and offenders can be fined up to £1,000.