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From the beautiful and historic coastline of Northumberland to the classic North Sea holiday towns of Yorkshire and Lincolnshire.

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Big skies, dramatic coastlines and the chance of a beach to yourself.

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The UK Beach Guide

As a collection of islands, the UK (and British Isles) has a disproportionately large number of beaches. And given the varying topology and geology of Britain, these beaches all have their own unique character. That said, we love all of Britain's beaches!

Whether you are looking for a family friendly beach with all the facilities, a world-class surf spot or a beach to yourself, you'll find it on the UK Beach Guide website. We have listed over 1,500 beaches with photos, maps and your ratings and comments. Hopefully you'll enjoy browsing these beaches as much as we enjoyed putting the site together.

Of course, if you are a lover of beaches in general you might be interested in our sister site which includes all the best beaches in the world. Of course a fair few of these are here in the UK!

Portmarnock - County Dublin, Republic of Ireland

Yellowcraig - Lothian, South Scotland

Eoropie Beach - Hebrides, North Scotland

Culdaff Bay - County Donegal, Republic of Ireland

Councillors Strand - County Waterford, Republic of Ireland

Golden Strand - County Mayo, Republic of Ireland

Traeth Gwyn New Quay - Ceredigion, South Wales

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