The best of Britain’s beach destinations

With summer being a relatively brief season throughout the United Kingdom, experiencing the best of Britain’s beach destinations is a pastime that many locals here take very seriously. If you wish to join them on your impending visit here, we have disclosed four beach destinations that have the right mix of natural beauty and space, so that all that visit their beautiful shores may enjoy them without feeling crowded. Let’s start with…
1) Porthcurno, Cornwall
Situated near the point where Britain runs out of land in its southwestern corner, Porthcurno is a pocket beach that induces gasps upon first sight. With granite cliffs rising on both sides, baby blue water and blinding white sand, it has become a popular option with families over the years.
At low tide, you can lay on sandbars beneath an ancient cliff fort, a fact which lends this place plenty enough appeal to make it worth checking out for you this summer.
2) Pentle Bay, Isles of Scilly
If the mainland of the southern UK isn’t exotic enough for you, a trip to the Isles of Scilly will surely do the trick, as its mild climate allows hardy palms to grow without special coverings in most years. The appearance of Pentle Bay will complete this act of seduction, as the multiple shades of turquoise of water will have you checking a map to make sure that you are indeed still in the UK.
3) Studland Bay, Dorset
What to get lost on an endless beach, stretching out into the horizon? Studland Bay is a great place to do this, as it is backed by remote heathland that ensures privacy. The southern portions of this wild place are popular with kids and their parents, while more northerly sections, well out of the view of innocent eyes, are favored by those that like to bare all, so keep this in mind should you decide to go for an extended stroll…
4) Kiloran beach, Isle of Colonsay, Scotland
Looking for a place that can deliver an invigorating dip along with scenic surroundings? Kiloran Beach on the Isle of Colonsay in Western Scotland is the place that you have been searching for, as it has rocky headlands, long stretches of golden sand, and abundant swells that make it a perfect spot for surfers looking for a good ride in the United Kingdom.
Wildlife like whales and dolphins often make an appearance near shore, and when the water isn’t calling your name, there are numerous mountain biking trails that will make you long for a refreshing dip in ocean before long.
Posted on: June 3, 2015
By Hannah