The 25 best beaches in the UK, ranked by TripAdvisor users
25. Castle Beach — Tenby, Wales: This Welsh beach has pretty multicoloured houses lining the shore and boats bobbing in a harbour. According to one review, it also has "lovely sand to lie on and make sand castles" and is worth visiting "in all kinds of weather."
24. Goodrington Sands — Paignton, Devon: "Fantastic views and a great place to relax and enjoy the surroundings," one TripAdvisor review wrote of this popular beach on the South Coast.
23. Barmouth Beach — Barmouth, Wales: "It was very windy and cold day but the beauty of the landscape more than made up for this," one user wrote of this beach, which is perfect for walking with scenic views.
22. Wells Next the Sea Beach — Wells-next-the-Sea, Norfolk: "Such an atmospheric day at this lovely spot," one user wrote of the "secluded golden beach with a calm sea front lagoon."
21. Nairn Beach — Nairn, Scotland: "I grew up in Nairn and the East beach is just perfect for either a walk or a laxy afternoon," a TripAdvisor reviewer wrote. "Nowhere else I'd rather be on a sunny afternoon. Pure white sand, sand dunes and the views of the Moray Firth and Black Isle."
20. Barafundle Beach — Stackpole, Wales: "Broad sand, caves and dunes at the back. Perfect," one user wrote of this beach in Pembrokeshire.
19. Crantock Beach — Crantock, Cornwall: This pet-friendly beach is a good place to get the perfect Instagram shot. "It's always clean and the views are gorgeous! Make sure to take your camera to capture those views," one user suggested.
18. Porth Beach — Newquay, Cornwall: "Wonderful beach with steam running through," one traveller wrote of this "mesmerising" beach. According to another review, there's also a pub nearby.
17. Garleston Beach — Garleston-on-Sea, Great Yarmouth: This beach is great for families. A "lovely long beach with loads of sand for the kids," you could spend the entire day making sandcastles here.
16. Porthgwidden Beach — St. Ives, Cornwall: "The beaches in St Ives are stunning in general and this little gem of a beach is very special," one traveller wrote of this stretch of sand. "Great food available at the beach café as well. Just lovely."
15. Scarborough Beach — Scarborough, North Yorkshire: Travellers frequent this "very clean" beach on clear days for castle views. "The coloured beach huts are great too," one user wrote.
14. Whitby Beach — Whitby, North Yorkshire: Another beach in Yorkshire made the cut, thanks to its "stunning views" as well as boat trips and donkey rides.
13. Sandbacks — Poole, Dorset: "If you want to see how the rich and famous live visit Sandbanks," one user advised. "It's a great place to stroll look at the lovely houses and catch a coffee by the coast. Not to be missed."
12. Filey Beach — Filey, Yorkshire: "Filey beach is a relaxing expanse of sand with the option of a bracing walk out to the stoney headland (the Brigg) if weather and tide permits," a TripAdvisor review wrote. Another user recommended kite-flying here.
11. Bournemouth Beach — Bournemouth, Dorset: This South Coast beach is close to the city centre, and it's got something for every beachgoer. During the summer, surfers hit the waves, while fishermen can be spotted on the pier. "Real old style British beach," one user wrote.
10. Luksentyre — Isle of Harris, Outer Hebrides: "Gorgeous, stunning. not enough superlatives," one traveller simply wrote of this beach on a cluster of islands off Scotland's West Coast.
9. Hengitsbury Head — Bournemouth, Dorset: The TripAdvisor community raved about the beach for its gorgeous views and sand dunes. "Wonderful, natural location by the sea," one review said.
8. Perranporth Beach — Perranporth, Cornwall: "Miles of beautiful white sand and rock pools," one traveller wrote of this picturesque beach along the South Coast.
7. Porthminster Beach — St. Ives, Cornwall: "Beautiful unspoilt area with golden sand as far as you can see," one user wrote. With "lots of surfers" out in the summer, it's an ideal spot to take to the waves.
6. Fistral Beach — Newquay, Cornwall: This Cornish beach is renowned for its pictureseque scenery. One review described it as a "stunning beach" with a "lovely atmosphere," and recommended "body boarding and eating tasty pasties!"
5. Porthmeor Bay — St. Ives, Cornwall: Whatever the weather, TripAdvisor travellers love this part of Cornwall. "Beautiful on a sunny or stormy day," one user said.
4. Rhossili Bay — Rhossili, Wales: This "clean, long, sandy beach" is favoured by hikers with an "amazing cliff walk along Worm's Head," while surfers head here for "big waves."
3. St. Brelade's Bay Beach — St. Brelade, Jersey: This "beautiful, charming and scenic" beach in Jersey draws brave swimmers with its gorgeous but choppy water. "Some keen locals swim here every day - not for the faint-hearted," one review said.
2. Weymouth Beach — Weymouth, Dorset: "A lovely walk along the shore with sea, sand and shells," one traveller wrote. There's also "a quaint seafront with plenty of amusements, shops and cafes" to keep beachgoers entertained.
1. Woolacombe Beach — Woolacombe, Devon: The best beach in the country is "three miles of heaven," according to one TripAdvisor user. "In wild weather, it is beautiful. In good weather, it is a delight."
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