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 £1,357 Rural Retreats

Longborough House

Gloucestershire Coastal Stay

A fantastic conversion of three Cotswold cottages to make a spacious, homely cottage sleeping ten guests. Set in the picturesque village of Longborough, within close proximity t...

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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 £480 Rural Retreats

The Shippen

Devon Coastal Stay

Perched in an elevated position within the Blackdown Hills National Landscape, the Shippen offers memorable views across and along the length of the spectacular Yarty valley.

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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 £669 Suffolk Hideaways

The Pottage

Hoxne Coastal Stay

Located in Hoxne, The Pottage is a beautiful retreat in the peaceful Waveney valley in Suffolk, with wonderfully decorated accommodation, an airy and extensive open plan living ...

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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 £628 Dorset Hideaways

The Old Chapel (4)

Beaminster And Beaminster Coastal Stay

The Old Chapel has been thoughtfully refurbished, and beautifully designed with a contemporary neutral palette, creating a light-filled holiday home, which is perfect for gather...

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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 £1,940 Rural Retreats

Shore Edge

Cornwall Coastal Stay

Shore Edge sits in a unique position looking over the picturesque beach and historic harbour of Portreath. From the minute that you walk through the gate, you cannot fail to be ...

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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 £704 Suffolk Hideaways

Endymion Lodge

Colne Valley Coastal Stay

This delightful lodge on Wakes Hall Farm is a haven of peace in 500 acres of private land. Having been awarded a five star AA award it features an open-plan kitchen/dining/sitti...

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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 £529 Dorset Hideaways

16 Beatrice Avenue

Shanklin Shanklin Coastal Stay

16 Beatrice Avenue is a well presented single-storey holiday accommodation located just minutes from the cliff path overlooking the beaches of Lake and Shanklin.

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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 £683 Rural Retreats

Lake View

Devon Coastal Stay

Sitting amongst a collection of cottages at Little Dunley Cottages, Lake View is a detached holiday home, sleeping up to 6 people, making it a great option for families, groups ...

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Norfolk Excellent