The beauty of the UK coastline is that it holds such a diverse range of beaches. You can be in a popular Victorian seaside resort, and then, just a 30-minute walk along the coast path, you arrive at a secluded cove with no crowd and no facilities.
What beach will you explore today?
Our interactive beach map below allows you to move around and explore all our listed UK beaches. For each beach, we will answer questions about location, rural or town, sandy or pebble, rockpools, tide times, weather forecast, dog restrictions, cafes, and provide general information on the beach and its facilities.
Blue Flag Beaches
The Blue Flag Award is a prestigious international award scheme that aims to assure visitors that a beach has met a minimum standard.
Blue Flag Beach Map ->Dog-Friendly Beaches
The UK coastline has miles and miles of beaches, but it can be difficult to find a nearby beach that allows dogs during the summer.
Popular UK Beaches
Search by Coastal Region
If you have a particular coastal region in mind, you can jump to our destination guides by clicking on the region below.
The National Trust looks after more than 780 miles of coastline, and becoming a National Trust Member helps care for this landscape. It also saves you on entry and often car parking.