The top ten UK beaches for 2021 have been revealed, and they include a Dorset hotspot.
The study, conducted by Holidaycottage.co.uk, compared more than 400 beaches in England, Scotland and Wales, rating them on a number of factors.
The availability of parking, toilets, lifeguards, cafes, water quality, accessibility, water sports and whether the beach accepts dogs, were all taken into account by the judges.
And Alum Chine Beach, just a mile from Bournemouth Pier, is the UK’s seventh favorite coast in terms of what it has to offer.
Alum Chine Beach (Image: Google Maps)
Hailed by a local blogger as “clean and wide, safe and shallow,” Alum Chine has its own pirate-themed adventure playground, as well as an Italian restaurant, ice cream stand and sanitary block in a few meters from the seaside.
Meanwhile, Saltburn Beach in Yorkshire took the top spot, wowing the judges for a number of factors, reports The Mirror.
The water is suitable for swimming and there are lifeguards during the high seasons, while on the windier days it tends to be a hit with surfers.
Saltburn Beach (Image: Ian Cooper / Teesside Live)
There is plenty for families to explore in the area, from the Cliff Tramway to a miniature railway, as well as a plethora of water sports on offer.
Fistral Beach in Cornwall took home the silver medal in the new ranking, also proving popular with a wide range of facilities and impressive water quality.
It has long been a favorite with vacationers thanks to its large expanse of golden sand and rugged coastline views, not to mention the great swimming waters (there are lifeguards in high season).
Third place on the podium went to Hemsby Beach in Norfolk, another stretch of golden sand shoreline that attracts families during peak seasons, thanks to the convenient facilities and easy-to-access location.
Fistral Beach, Newquay (Image: Western Morning News) Top 10 Best Beaches in the UK Saltburn Beach, Yorkshire Fistral Beach, Cornwall
Hemsby Beach, Norfolk Tankerton Beach, Kent Dovercourt Bay, Essex Camber Sands Beach, East Sussex Alum Chine Beach, Dorset Perranporth Beach, Cornwall Tresaith Beach, Ceredigion Saundersfoot Beach, Pembrokeshire
Of course, there are loads of breathtaking beaches across the UK whether you are looking for family friendly beaches, dog friendly spots or just want to check out some of the ridiculously beautiful beaches that seem like they have to be in. the Caribbean.
It should come as no surprise, then, that research by Holidaycottage.co.uk found that 98% of Britons opting for a stay with a stay were likely or very likely to opt for a coastal vacation.
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To offer a helping hand, the brand has created a Beach Index that allows you to search by county or by beach and filter according to the criteria of your choice, whether for families or dogs, for example.
If you’re looking for more travel inspiration, you can also check out our partner site 2Chill where vacationers have shared their recommendations for places to visit, eat, drink and more while on their travels.
Meanwhile, you can also find many great ideas on our UK Holidays page which we regularly update with the latest destination ideas, sales and deals that we believe are worth checking out. your radar, whether you are looking for a fun family break, a romantic getaway campaign, or a coastal adventure.
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Source: www.somersetlive.co.uk
This notice was published: 2021-06-07 17:01:06
