From a secluded bay in Scotland to a rocky cove in Cornwall and golden sands in Norfolk: Britain's best seaside spots revealed

Here's where to go to explore some of the UK's lesser-known beach destinations, from Kent to Cornwall
If you're in the market for a staycation this summer, then look no further than Blackpool Sands in Devon
Durdle Door beach in Dorset is famed for its stunning natural rock formation which rises out of the sea

Sandwood Bay, Sutherland

Sandwood Bay is a remote and unspoiled beach on the far north-west coast of Scotland run by the John Muir Trust

Epphaven beach, Cornwall

Epphaven in Cornwall is a little rocky beach that's only available at low tide. It's arguably one of the area's best-kept secrets

Traeth Llyfn, Pembrokeshire

This secluded bay on Pembrokeshire's rocky north-west coast is backed by steep cliffs. The beach is mostly sand and some pebbles

Blackpool Sands, Devon

Sun trap: Blackpool Sands is a Blue Flag awarded beach and frequently cited at the best beach in Devon

Whitstable beach, Kent

Quintessentially English: Whitstable beach is lined with candy-coloured beach huts and dogs are welcome all year round

Pentle Bay, Scilly Isles

Pentle Bay is pretty as a picture with its long crescent of pale Scillonian sand surrounded by low sand dunes

Bamburgh beach, Northumberland

Peace and quiet: Bamburgh beach was named Britain's best coastal destination in a recent Which? survey

Wells beach, Norfolk

Splendid: Wells beach will look stunning on your Instagram feed with its miles of golden sand

Durdle Door beach, Dorset

Photogenic: Durdle Door beach is known for its stunning natural rock formation which rises out of the sea