Beaches in the United Kingdom map & data
There are 7,780 beaches mapped in the United Kingdom, spread over 4 nations. The most are in Scotland (3,209), England (2,629) and Wales (673) - Scotland alone holds 41% of them. 20% of them carry a name. Well-known examples include Aberavon Beach, Traigh Mhòr and Angle Beach.
Beaches by nation
| Nation | Locations | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Scotland | 3,209 | 41% |
| England | 2,629 | 34% |
| Wales | 673 | 8.7% |
| Northern Ireland | 197 | 2.5% |
Notable beaches in the United Kingdom
- Aberavon BeachWales · beach
- Traigh MhòrScotland · beach
- Angle Beachbeach
- Portstewart StrandNorthern Ireland · beach
- Babbacombe BeachEngland · beach
- AbermawrWales · beach
- Tràigh ChlèadailScotland · beach
- Arlo Porthbeach
- White Park BayNorthern Ireland · beach
- Bantham beachEngland · beach
- Broad Haven BeachWales · beach
- Bordeaux Harbourbeach
- Booby's BayEngland · beach
- Traeth PenbrynWales · beach
- Camp Baybeach
- Bossiney havenEngland · beach
- Traeth y MwntWales · beach
- Clearwater Beachbeach
- Botany BayEngland · beach
- Crocus Bay Beachbeach
- Bovisand BeachEngland · beach
- Elbow Beachbeach
- Broad SandsEngland · beach
- Green Island Beachbeach
- BroadsandsEngland · beach
- Grève de Lecqbeach
- Camber SandsEngland · beach
- Kourion Beachbeach
- Carbis Bay BeachEngland · beach
- La Grève d’ Azettebeach
- Chapel Porth BeachEngland · beach
- Lady's Mile Beachbeach
- Little Bay Beachbeach
- Marley Beachbeach
- Plemontbeach
- Porthcressa Beachbeach
- Saint Ouen's Baybeach
- Seven Mile Beachbeach
- Shelly Bay Beachbeach
- Tràigh Bhìbeach
What's in this layer
Every beach in the layer comes with its name, kind, elevation (peaks), the region it is in, latitude and longitude. Beaches and sandy shores.
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Frequently asked questions
How many beaches are there in the United Kingdom?
This layer holds 7,780 beaches in the United Kingdom, the most of them in Scotland. The data is refreshed every 6 months; this release is from November 2026.
Can I download a list of beaches in the United Kingdom?
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What information comes with each beach?
The name, kind, elevation (peaks), the region it is in, latitude and longitude.
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