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The 20 best beaches in Britain

High tide at Bamburgh Castle along the Northumberland coast
High tide at Bamburgh Castle along the Northumberland coast
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High tide at Bamburgh Castle along the Northumberland coastThe pristine sands of Barafundle Bay in scenic PembrokeshireA lighthouse at low tide in Burnham-on-Sea, SomersetCroyde Beach is a top spot for swimmers and surfersDurdle Door is arguably the most scenic beach in BritainThe beautiful Durness Beach is hidden away in northern ScotlandThe golden sands of Hayle Beach, CornwallWe promise you, this is ScotlandPerranporth Beach in Cornwall is a picture of perfectionThe remains of a ship wreck at Rhossili Bay, Wales A storm rolls in at Saunton Sands in North DevonThe sun sets over Sennen Cove in CornwallThe Seven Sisters chalk cliffs along the coast of East SussexSunbathe in secrecy at Soar Mill Cove, South DevonWho needs the Med when you've got St Ives beach in Cornwall?Holidaymakers can phone home to gloat from Studland BeachThe sun sets over the white sands in West Wittering, West SussexWhatever the weather, Widemouth Bay is a joy for beachgoersThe coastal path to wonderful Woolacombe Bay in DevonQueen Victoria's private beach was opened to the public in 2012The 20 best beaches in Britain

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