After visiting more than 600 sandy stretches across Britain and Northern Ireland, Bude Summerleaze took the top spot.
Published on
06/07/2026 - 11:33 GMT+2
England’s coastline has already been in the headlines this year thanks to the opening of the King Charles III England Coast Path in March.
If you’re thinking about tackling parts of the 4,300kilometre route, but want to prioritise parts with fantastic beaches nearby, you might just want to take a look at Bude in Cornwall.
That’s because Bude Summerleaze has just been named the best beach in the UK by The Times.
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