Cumbria Swimming beaches

The beach guide has 4 swimming beaches listed in Cumbria. Check here for all swimming beaches in the UK

  • Seascale ©

    1. Seascale Beach

    The long, flat beach at Seascale has plenty of space to let off steam and makes a good starting point for walks inland. Visitors will find miles of shingle along the shore, perfect for a spot of beachcombing, with a vast expanse of clean…

  • West Shore ©

    2. West Shore Beach (Walney Island)

    Walney Island is an 11-mile long island in the Irish Sea, at the tip of the Furness peninsula. It is linked to the mainland town of Barrow-in-Furness by the toll-free Jubilee bridge.

    There are plenty of sandy beaches at the northern…

  • Walney Island - Sandy Gap ©

    3. Walney Island - Sandy Gap Beach

    Walney Island lies just off the coast of the Furness peninsula. It is joined to the mainland at Barrow in-Furness by the Jubilee Bridge. To the west of the island, Sandy Gap Beach offers a wide expanse of sand, and is a perfect place to…

  • Biggar Bank ©

    4. Biggar Bank Beach (Walney Island)

    Walney Island is an 11-mile long island in the Irish Sea, at the tip of the Furness peninsula. It is linked to the mainland town of Barrow-in-Furness by the toll-free Jubilee bridge. Biggar Bank beach is located on the more exposed west…