What's the best beach in the UK?

[catinboots99]

I've only ever been to shit beaches in this country but I'm sure there are some beautiful ones and I'm keen to explore 🏖

[SleepingStandingUp]

Well lwe go to Wales, Aberdovey is lovely as was Harlech. Did Colwyn Bay last year, up to Ros on Sea and that was nice. School do Llandudno each year to the beach so assume that one is decent too

[BarbieJellyBabyBrain]

Woolacombe and also any beach around it basically.

Camber Sands (underrated IMO).

[NicoAndTheNiners]

Barrafundle.

[Tonightstheteriyakichicken]

We like Wembury and Blackpool Sands, both in S Devon.

[Didiusfalco]

I love compton bay on IOW and Sandsend in North Yorkshire. But to be honest I’ve been to loads of lovely beaches in this country so my definition of ‘shit’ might be different.

[tisonlymeagain]

Knoll Beach at Studland, Sandbanks at Poole, Watergate Bay in Cornwall, Porthmeor Beach at Ives.

[anitagreen]

Camber sands

[grafittiartist]

Spurn Point

[MinnieMountain]

Describe your ideal beach. I'm sure someone can tell you where it is.

[TeddyIsaHe]

Holkham beach is definitely the best!

[Pieceofpurplesky]

Tenby

[Pieceofpurplesky]

Or any on Guernsey

[storynanny]

Croyde Bay North Devon, beautiful rock pools for children, sand dunes to roll down, waves for surfing, oh I want to go there now!
Not many facilities, basic toilets, cafe, equipment hire, lifeguards, no amusements etc.

[FairNotFair]

Bamburgh or Newton Links. Golden sand, wonderful rock pools and castles.

[FairNotFair]

• in Northumberland

[suchasoftersin]

Tenby. It's beautiful

[SwiftAnchor]

The Scottish islands have some of the most amazing white sand beaches and clear water.

[OhWhatFuckeryIsThisNow]

Go north. Northumberland, Scotland, the Isles. Actually, don't, the best thing is the lack of people.

[Palominoo]

Whiteford sands. No direct access by car so it’s vwry quiet.

I’ve spent the whole day there many times with no other person in sight or just a speck in the distance.

I can’t swim and although there is a sudden treacherous drop to be aware of, you can paddle out for ages and the water is clear.

[gamerwidow]

Another one for camber sands. Beautiful sandy beach and dunes.

[Palominoo]

Having all that to mysel - heaven.

[Palominoo]

For a touristy beach with chip shop and ice cream shop then Port Eynon/Horton Bay is lovely. My dogs love the sand dunes and one of the two chip shops caters for vegetarians and vegans and is lovely.

[Ohyesiam]

Barrafundle
Yes!
Depends on what you want from a beach. I like a Celtic bay with cliffs and rock pools ( and no one else there) so woolacombe and Camber don’t do it for me, though they are both massive and stunning.

What sort of beach do you like op?

[ilovepixie]

Portrush white rocks or portstewart strand.

[SuperLoudPoppingAction]

Montrose area - lunan bay maybe.
Agates.
Caves.
Lovely sand.
Good wildlife - puffins etc.