The best UK beach to visit has 'stunning golden sands' and 'great walks' - top 10 list

Beaches in England and Wales were considered in the research by experts at Millets.

They found Tynemouth was the best with the highest Google review ratings (4.8/5) and the joint cheapest parking (£3 for up to four hours).

10 best coastal locations in England and Wales

1. Tynemouth - 8.49

2. Weymouth - 8.33

3. Poole - 8.09

4. Clacton-on-Sea - 7.88

5. Wallasey - 7.70

6. Bournemouth - 7.5

7. Sunderland - 7.49

8. Torquay - 7.33

9. Gosport - 7.25

10. Birkenhead - 7.18

The research revealed the highest number of beaches can be found in the south west of England, with a total of 452 beaches.

While ranked fourth overall, Clacton-on-Sea beach offers the highest average water temperature at 18.2°C.

This contrasts Tynemouth which had a temperature of 15.6°C. All beaches in the top 10 list ranked highly on water quality, all achieving a score of three out of three. Bournemouth had the most expensive parking by far - coming in at £9.20 for up to four hours.

The experts commented: "The best coastal location in England and Wales is Tynemouth, scoring 8.49 out of 10 overall. The area’s main beach, Long Sands Beach, boasts an overall rating of 4.8 out of 5 on Google Reviews, the highest of any beach.

"In terms of facilities and accessibility at Long Sands, the beach offers deck chair hire, as well as designated disabled parking and ramps leading to the beach for wheelchairs."

The top beach has beautiful sand and views, and it is known as a surf destination.

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"Tynemouth Longsands is one of the many beautiful North East beaches," Newcastle Gateshead stated.

"It attracts people from across the region with its stunning golden sands that stretch for a mile, as well as rocks, dunes and cliffs.

"The Blue Flag award-winning beach is popular all year round, offering great walks, views, and a surefire way to blow away those cobwebs. When the sun is out in the summer, it is a perfect place to soak up the sun, play beach games, and splash about in the sea."