Browse beaches by clicking on a county

Great beaches in UK

Chris Downer
Photo: Chris Downer CC BY-SA 2.0
Durdle Door West Durdle Door West is on the Dorset coast, and is part of the Purbeck Heritage Coast. It is a fairly remote beach of sa...
Kenneth Allen
Photo: Kenneth Allen CC BY-SA 2.0
Gyllyngvase Beach
William Bartlett
Photo: William Bartlett CC BY-SA 2.0
Tregardock Beach
Tom Jolliffe
Photo: Tom Jolliffe CC BY-SA 2.0
Broadsands Broadsands beach is situated north east of Galmpton.
Malcolm Etherington
Photo: Malcolm Etherington CC BY-SA 2.0
West Bay East Beach Dogs welcome between October and April
Julian P Guffogg
Photo: Julian P Guffogg CC BY-SA 2.0
Hastings Fairlight Glen Beach
Andy Beecroft
Photo: Andy Beecroft CC BY-SA 2.0
Filey Filey Beach is an extensive sandy resort beach on the Yorkshire coast. The designated bathing water area is 850 metre...
Chris Gunns
Photo: Chris Gunns CC BY-SA 2.0
Glen Wyllin Beach
Becky Williamson 
Photo: Becky Williamson  CC BY-SA 2.0
Port Bheathain Beach also known as the Bay of Thumbs The beach in question is known for its historical significance, as there have been tales of battle between the Maclea...
Alex McGregor 
Photo: Alex McGregor  CC BY-SA 2.0
Workington Beach
Willie Duffin 
Photo: Willie Duffin  CC BY-SA 2.0
Portrush East Strand Beach Portrush East Strand Beach is 500 meters east of Portrush in the county of County Antrim.
Stephen McKay
Photo: Stephen McKay CC BY-SA 2.0
Poppit West Beach The beach is bestowed with the Blue Flag Award, making it a prime family-friendly destination that extends a warm wel...
Gordon Dowie
Photo: Gordon Dowie CC BY-SA 2.0
Greenan Beach
Andy Radcliffe
Photo: Andy Radcliffe CC BY-SA 2.0
Kirk Michael Beach
Sue Adair
Photo: Sue Adair CC BY-SA 2.0
Glenarm Beach
Christine Courtney 
Photo: Christine Courtney  CC BY-SA 2.0
Amlwch Beach Amlwch Beach is a beach in Isle of Anglesey.
mvghuber
Photo: mvghuber CC BY 3.0
Magilligan Downhill Strand Beach
Steve  F
Photo: Steve F CC BY-SA 2.0
Bridlington North Beach Bridlington North Beach is in East Riding of Yorkshire 1000 meters east of Bridlington.
Shaun Ferguson
Photo: Shaun Ferguson CC BY-SA 2.0
Stonehaven Cowie Beach
Andy Brass
Photo: Andy Brass CC BY-SA 2.0
Whitby Beach
Beach explorer UK Source for water samples and information: the Environmental Protection Agency, users of the site and local municipalities.
Source for weather data: Met Éireann© (CC BY 4.0) Disclaimer: Met Éireann does not accept any liability whatsoever for any error or omission in the data, their availability, or for any loss or damage arising from their use.
Source of satellite-read water temperature: Copernicus Sentinel satellite data from the European Space Agency.