beaches
32 beautiful beaches to visit this winter
The British coastline offers incredible wildlife, views and fresh air in winter – our guide looks at the best beaches to visit as the cold weather hits.
How to stay safe in the sea with expert advice from the RNLI
Enjoy the beach whilst keeping safe in the sea, with these handy tips from the Royal National Lifeboat Institution (RNLI)
Achmelvich, Sutherland: What to see and do
Beneath the gaze of north-west Scotland’s Highland peaks are some of Britain’s purest and whitest beaches – one of the most beautiful is Achmelvich.
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Holkham Beach walk, Norfolk
Take a hike through creaking woods, beside wildlife-rich marshes and along one of Britain's most beautiful beaches on the North Norfolk coast.
Walk: Embleton Bay and Dunstanburgh Castle, Northumberland
Walk over ruddy-gold sands, across babbling coastal rivers and through wind-shaped dunes to the dramatic ruins of a 14th-century castle – welcome to Embleton Bay, one of Britain's most beautiful beaches.
Britain's best beach campsites
Pitch your tent by the sea with our pick of the best beach campsites in the UK.
Walk: Tenby, Pembrokeshire
Explore the beaches and seaside towns of south Pembrokeshire's sandy coast with a 7.5-mile circular walk
Day out: Downhill, County Derry
Discover wild shores, muscular mountains, surfing seabirds and an 18th-century Italian-style temple on Northern Ireland’s Causeway Coast.
Walk: Lizard Point to Mullion Cove, Cornwall
From colourful wildflowers and glowing azure waters in spring and summer to the atmospheric wind and waves of autumn and winter, this walk from Lizard to Mullion in Cornwall guaranteed to awaken your senses...
UK's best beach restaurants and cafes
Unwind by the sea with our pick of the best beach cafés, pubs and restaurants across the UK.
Britain’s best beach-hut breaks
Take some time out, relax and enjoy the simple life in a beach hut by the sea… but where? Be inspired with our guide to the best beach huts to stay.
Beach cleaning events to join
Help keep the coast tidy by taking part in a beach clean – here is a selection of beach cleaning events taking place this year.
Walk: Pentire Head, North Cornwall
This 3.5-mile circular walk around a Cornish headland has it all – dramatic geology, a wealth of wildlife and a secluded cove with a hidden secret.
The Channel Islands: your guide to the ultimate crowd-free seaside holiday
Planning a break to the sunniest place in the British Isles? Then seek out the most peaceful corners of the Channel Islands.