Hidden gems - Public beaches in United Kingdom not to miss (Updated January, 2021)

Public beach

👍👍 a wonderful place with a lovely view over the village. a sandy beach. I took a walk at sunset when visiting the area at the end of December. I recommend a walk here if you get to the area. cross by boat taken from the port. it comes very quickly and takes 5 minutes, you will probably reach the other...

5.00 (6 reviews)

Port Stoth

Public beach

5.00 (5 reviews)

Reiss Sands

Public beach

👍👍 Great beach to take the dogs for a walk, but make sure you check the tides.

4.90 (103 reviews)

Farr Beach Bettyhill

Public beach

👍👍 Beautiful little beach that is well protected. The weather wasn’t good for a swim on the day we were there.

4.90 (99 reviews)

Druridge Bay (National Trust)

Public beach

👍👍 Absolutely beautiful, clean, beach. Regularly visit with my dogs, mixture of decent size dunes, large beach and ample free parking along the slip road. Great views down the coast on a clear day, can walk down to Cresswell and get a gorgeous ice-cream at their little shop, alternatively, walk towards...

4.90 (93 reviews)

Minn Beach

Public beach

👍👍 Unique beach. Visited during a heavy wind and a storm coming our way so had a beach all for ourselves. Both sides of tombolo are completely different, it makes a perfect setting for a picture. Lots of rabbits running around which adds to the experience but also means you should watch your step - ple...

4.90 (87 reviews)

Hawthorn Hive

Public beach

👍 Beautiful spot amidst the woods on the Durham coastal walk route.

4.90 (58 reviews)

Merthyr Mawr Beach

Public beach

4.90 (50 reviews)

Duncansby Head Beach

Public beach

👍 Really cool place, quite a steep descent down the cliff so I wouldn't recommend that for everyone. Also some slippy beech rocks to contend with if you want to reach the caves. However there's still some breathtaking views from the top of the cliffs

4.90 (46 reviews)

Cambois Beach

Public beach

👍👍 Our local beach, very large and long when the tides out. Mainly used for dog walkers. Usually very quiet with friendly people.

4.90 (35 reviews)

Druidston beach

Public beach

👍👍 Almost don't want to share this beach as it is so fantastic. It's huge when the tide's out, and cosy when it's in. Lovely clear water, clean sand and easy waves make it perfect for youngsters. As do great rockpools and some enormous caves towards the Broadhaven end of the bay. They are worthy of ex...

4.90 (17 reviews)