How is the Top 100 list compiled?

The ranking factors in government water quality compliance scores, RNLI lifeguard status, visitor feedback, environmental awards, and local amenities.

Official Top 100 UK Beaches

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Wales Excellent

Penbryn

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Anglesey Excellent

Traeth Lligwy

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Yorkshire Excellent

Hornsea

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Norfolk Excellent

Mundesley

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From £418 Dorset Hideaways

The Lookout Tower

Devon And Beer Coastal Stay

Standing proudly on Beer Head Cliffs, and offering stunning views across the South Coast of Devon, this beautifully renovated Lookout Tower is the perfect place to unwind with y...

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Dorset Excellent

Christchurch Friar`s Cliff

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Dorset Excellent

Hive

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Wales Excellent

Morfa Nefyn

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Anglesey Excellent

Aberffraw

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From £392 Rural Retreats

Rock Cottage (2)

Gloucestershire Coastal Stay

Enjoy the perfect getaway at this charming 200-year-old Cotswold stone cottage with its original features and a pretty south-west facing courtyard garden. Situated in the thrivi...

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Norfolk Excellent

West Runton

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Dorset Excellent

Highcliffe

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South East Excellent

St Helens

1 tip

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Devon Excellent

Dittisham, Dart Estuary

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From £598 Rural Retreats

Shepherds Cottage

Oxfordshire Coastal Stay

This characterful cottage seamlessly combines stunning features such as exposed walls, wooden beams and an original inglenook fireplace, with all the modern comforts you would e...

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Anglian Excellent

Jaywick

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Cornwall Excellent

Gwithian Towans

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Cornwall Excellent

Tolcarne

1 tip

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Cornwall Excellent

Treyarnon Bay

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From £232 Dorset Hideaways

Little India

Bridport And Bridport Coastal Stay

Little India is a wonderful timber cabin, beautifully appointed with comfort in mind, and sitting in a peaceful setting with views of the pretty countryside. Located in the attr...

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Wales Excellent

Aberdyfi Rural

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Devon Excellent

Mill Bay

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Wales Excellent

Llangrannog

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North East Excellent

Redcar Lifeboat Station

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From £445 Rural Retreats

Keeper's Cottage

Wiltshire Coastal Stay

Keeper’s Cottage blends rustic heritage with modern comfort, offering magical sunrise-to-sunset views of Longleat’s safari. Perfect for couples looking for an unforgettable, imm...

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Yorkshire Excellent

Flamborough South Landing

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Anglesey Excellent

Silver Bay Rhoscolyn

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South East Excellent

Shanklin

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Dorset Excellent

Poole Canford Cliffs Chine

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From £405 Rural Retreats

Osprey - Exton Park

Rutland Coastal Stay

Set within the historic walled garden of Exton Park in Rutland, Osprey is one of six peaceful off-grid traditional safari tents surrounded by open countryside, mature trees and ...

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Devon Excellent

Teignmouth Holcombe

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Devon Excellent

Bantham

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Wales Excellent

Fairbourne

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Dorset Excellent

Church Ope Cove

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From £2,430 Rural Retreats

Sweffling at Lantern and Larks

Suffolk Coastal Stay

Nestled between the Suffolk countryside and the coastal town of Aldeburgh, Sweffling Hall features six traditional off-grid safari tents; Linnet, Skylark, Swift, Cuckoo, Kestrel...

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Cornwall Excellent

Duporth

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Cornwall Excellent

Porthcothan

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North East Excellent

Druridge Bay North

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Cornwall Excellent

Downderry

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From £411 Rural Retreats

Penny Pot Cottage

Yorkshire Coastal Stay

Tastefully restored to provide spacious accommodation over three floors, Penny Pot Cottage is a charming and comfortable home from home for a solo traveller or couple. Situated ...

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Norfolk Excellent