For most people, one of life’s greatest passions is to travel and see the wonderful places our beautiful world has to offer. As you travel, it is important to make your journey a pleasurable part of your holiday, and stopping only at service stations when you need fuel means missing the full spectrum of what the United Kingdom has to offer. As a wise man once said, Life moves pretty fast. If you don’t stop and look around once in a while, you could miss it.
The United Kingdom’s most astounding beaches offer everything from whale-watching and unspoiled coastlines to charming inland villages to engage your attention. Here are some beaches that provide some of the best ocean experiences not just in the UK, but the world.
Barafundle Bay, Pembrokeshire
This beach has the ‘Wow’ factor and offers visitors diverse environments, hiking trails, cliff top walks and wonderful solitude. This breathtakingly beautiful beach, described as one of the most exquisite in Britain, has won awards for its beauty; one of which is the Green Coast Award 2013.
There are no beach facilities and the many steps taking you down to the beach from the cliff top is not suitable for the frail, those in wheelchairs or even for toddlers in pushchairs. On- shore facilities however, include a pub, which also serves meals as well as a cafe and toilets.
Rhossili Bay, Swansea
This beach has so much to offer that you will find yourself already booking a return visit. This multi-award winning beach voted the ninth best in the world and described as ‘The supermodel of British beaches’ by The Independent is described as a super beach for chilling and having a picnic.
Pet lovers will be delighted that their four legged friends get their chance to have fun in the sun too as this beach is totally dog friendly. There is 3 miles of sandy shoreline to enjoy and incomparable views from the cliffs. It is possible to walk across the bay to Worms Head to explore Worm’s Head Cave as well as a natural blowhole on the north side. At low tide, one can also see the remains of Helvetia, a ship that was wrecked in 1887.
Sennen Cove and Gwenver Beach, Cornwall
A popular cove and beach a short way along the coast from Land’s End, offering one of the best stretches of sand in Cornwall. On the western edge of the beach is the charming fishing village and harbour. There are plenty of facilities for families at this beach such as toilets in the car park and enough surf shops, restaurants and cafes selling fresh seafood, wines and other products.
Action seekers might fancy the idea of taking up surfing lessons and surf board hire is also available. At low tide the beach joins up with Gwenver beach to provide even more golden sand so that everyone gets their spot in the sun.
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Of course road infrastructure and safety is a top priority as your travel the UK and your journey is as important as your destination.
Direct Car Excess insurance for car hire will not only safeguard your liability in the case of your hired car being damaged, simply having to pay an affordable amount on car hire excess insurance will give you peace of mind, allowing you to lose yourself in the beauty and diversity of top UK beaches without the fear of having to fork out a small fortune should anything unthinkable as an accident happen.
