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Studland beach, Dorset, England, UK
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British beaches - England
Often spacious and spectacular, with fine sand, efficient access, good facilities and safety precautions [some would argue too many], but UK beaches suffer from cold water [September is best for warmer swimming], occasional pollution , generally rather coarse yellow sand, shigle or pebbles and unreliable, fast-changing weather conditions.
From mid June to mid September beach-lovers are most likely to get toasted, but it's a gamble at any time. Be prepared for anything is the bottom line; walking is always a good alternative if the weather goes wobbly as Britain's coast is lined with well-posted, picturesque trails, lovely even if it is drizzling. The lengthy South West Coast Path is particularly impressive.
Dorset
Bournemouth's 7 miles of soft, well-sorted sand, and fine promenade, Dorset, England
Bugbog's best UK beaches listing starts on the south west coast with Dorset, Devon and Cornwall counties due to the many spectacular beach locations, the outstanding sights and entertainments available on 'off beach' days, the plethora of awards for efficiency and cleanliness received and the warmer, drier weather due to the latitude and micro-climates.
The Marine Conservation Society in 2009 gave the UK's south west coast [followed by the south east coast] the highest percentage of top grade beaches at 59%. The lowest grade was achieved by the north west of England. Overall beach cleanliness standards throughout the UK are falling, with 370 recommended in 2009 against 444 in 2008.
Cornwall
Porthcurno beach, Cornwall
Devon
Woolacombe Bay, Devon
East Sussex
Brighton beaches, East Sussex, looking east from the pier.
Brighton's beach can hardly be described as one of Britain's best in terms of swimmability but deserves inclusion for the great walks and entertainments along both upper and lower promenades, the brash pier, the long history of the city and the easy access from London for day trippers since the one hour rail connection was completed in 1841.
Kent
Broadstairs beach, Kent
Broadstairs is a tranquil old resort town 78 miles from London and only 15 from medieval Canterbury, a place to experience old-style, traditional British beach-going, complete with donkey rides, live bands [brass bands, not the modern racket made by surly long-hairs, damn their girly looks] and fireworks in summertime. Old fashioned it is, but Broadstairs still offers fine, large beaches [Viking Bay is the big one but another six are available if space runs out] with soft sand, Blue Flag waters and an air of timeless gentility that is missing from neighbouring Ramsgate or Margate.
Northumberland
Bamburgh Castle beach, Northumberland
Not exactly a great beach in terms of climate and facilities perhaps but Bamburgh beach's spectacular setting is great compensation, with not only the biggest sand castle you've ever seen behind you and a half-crown of glossy grassy dunes, but also views across to Lindisfarne, the moors of Northumberland and the medieval walls of Berwick-upon-Tweed. Bamburgh is near Berwick-upon-Tweed, off the A1 motorway.
Cumbria
Sandscale Hawes, like Bamburgh is more about staggering views on a lovely bit of dune-clustered sand than traditional fooling about in the water with the kids, but what dunes [700 acres], what bird life and what peaks in the distance!
Isles of Scilly
Higher Town Bay, St Martin's, Isles of Scilly, UK
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If you don't mind a bit of travel time the Isles of Scilly, 28 miles off the coast of Cornwall, host some of the best British beaches, especially the tiny island of St Martin's [pop. 140], its one hotel, St Martin's on the Isle and solitary pub. Get there via ferry from the biggest of the Scilly islands, St Mary's.
Another island, Tresco, not only offers more great beaches - such as Appletree Bay - but also a botanical fairyland of 20,000 exotic world plants scattered with strange statuary, in Tresco Abbey Gardens.
Getting there: Flights go to the Scillies from Land's End, Newquay, Exeter, Bristol, Southampton mostly only in summertime, check the Skybus Timetable. Ferries run from Penzance, along the Cornish coast to St Mary's from April to end of October and take 2hrs 40 minutes. Timetables.
More pictures and information on:
Dorset, Cornwall, Devon beaches
Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland beaches
Nudist beaches and UK Water Quality
Best British Beaches photos and information � bugbog.com and licensors
England's Best
Have a look at our Beach Holiday Special Deals, they're great value
Studland beach, Dorset, England, UK
Dorset beaches | Cornwall beaches | Devon beaches
Wales beaches | Scotland beaches | Northern Ireland beaches
UK Travel Guide | England Pictures | Scotland Pictures | England Countie
British beaches - England
Often spacious and spectacular, with fine sand, efficient access, good facilities and safety precautions [some would argue too many], but UK beaches suffer from cold water [September is best for warmer swimming], occasional pollution , generally rather coarse yellow sand, shigle or pebbles and unreliable, fast-changing weather conditions.
From mid June to mid September beach-lovers are most likely to get toasted, but it's a gamble at any time. Be prepared for anything is the bottom line; walking is always a good alternative if the weather goes wobbly as Britain's coast is lined with well-posted, picturesque trails, lovely even if it is drizzling. The lengthy South West Coast Path is particularly impressive.
Dorset
Bournemouth's 7 miles of soft, well-sorted sand, and fine promenade, Dorset, England
Bugbog's best UK beaches listing starts on the south west coast with Dorset, Devon and Cornwall counties due to the many spectacular beach locations, the outstanding sights and entertainments available on 'off beach' days, the plethora of awards for efficiency and cleanliness received and the warmer, drier weather due to the latitude and micro-climates.
The Marine Conservation Society in 2009 gave the UK's south west coast [followed by the south east coast] the highest percentage of top grade beaches at 59%. The lowest grade was achieved by the north west of England. Overall beach cleanliness standards throughout the UK are falling, with 370 recommended in 2009 against 444 in 2008.
Cornwall
Porthcurno beach, Cornwall
Devon
Woolacombe Bay, Devon
East Sussex
Brighton beaches, East Sussex, looking east from the pier.
Brighton's beach can hardly be described as one of Britain's best in terms of swimmability but deserves inclusion for the great walks and entertainments along both upper and lower promenades, the brash pier, the long history of the city and the easy access from London for day trippers since the one hour rail connection was completed in 1841.
Kent
Broadstairs beach, Kent
Broadstairs is a tranquil old resort town 78 miles from London and only 15 from medieval Canterbury, a place to experience old-style, traditional British beach-going, complete with donkey rides, live bands [brass bands, not the modern racket made by surly long-hairs, damn their girly looks] and fireworks in summertime. Old fashioned it is, but Broadstairs still offers fine, large beaches [Viking Bay is the big one but another six are available if space runs out] with soft sand, Blue Flag waters and an air of timeless gentility that is missing from neighbouring Ramsgate or Margate.
Northumberland
Bamburgh Castle beach, Northumberland
Not exactly a great beach in terms of climate and facilities perhaps but Bamburgh beach's spectacular setting is great compensation, with not only the biggest sand castle you've ever seen behind you and a half-crown of glossy grassy dunes, but also views across to Lindisfarne, the moors of Northumberland and the medieval walls of Berwick-upon-Tweed. Bamburgh is near Berwick-upon-Tweed, off the A1 motorway.
Cumbria
Sandscale Hawes, like Bamburgh is more about staggering views on a lovely bit of dune-clustered sand than traditional fooling about in the water with the kids, but what dunes [700 acres], what bird life and what peaks in the distance!
Isles of Scilly
Higher Town Bay, St Martin's, Isles of Scilly, UK
�Sharpshot, Dreamstime
If you don't mind a bit of travel time the Isles of Scilly, 28 miles off the coast of Cornwall, host some of the best British beaches, especially the tiny island of St Martin's [pop. 140], its one hotel, St Martin's on the Isle and solitary pub. Get there via ferry from the biggest of the Scilly islands, St Mary's.
Another island, Tresco, not only offers more great beaches - such as Appletree Bay - but also a botanical fairyland of 20,000 exotic world plants scattered with strange statuary, in Tresco Abbey Gardens.
Getting there: Flights go to the Scillies from Land's End, Newquay, Exeter, Bristol, Southampton mostly only in summertime, check the Skybus Timetable. Ferries run from Penzance, along the Cornish coast to St Mary's from April to end of October and take 2hrs 40 minutes. Timetables.
More pictures and information on:
Dorset, Cornwall, Devon beaches
Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland beaches
Nudist beaches and UK Water Quality
Best British Beaches photos and information � bugbog.com and licensors
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