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Sandylands beach is a large flat sandy beach that joins Morecambe South beach. Facilities include promenade, toilkets, plenty of parking options, some pubs, shops, cafes in the roads behind the beach.

Bordeaux is separated into two bays by an L-shaped granite pier and slipway. The northern bay is where a number of small fishing and pleasure boats are moored. When the tide is up, the pier is a popular spot for children to jump off into the shallow water. The southern beach has a narrow pebble bank at the top which leads onto the sand. It is a popular paddling spot for young families and you’ll often find snorkellers exploring around the rocks when the tide is high. At the northern perimeter there is a car park that leads to the northern coastal path. At low tide, a short walk north leads you to Paradis Island which can be accessed down the deep pebble beach. On extreme low tides, the Bordeaux area makes for good exploring around the tiny islands and rocky outcrops. From the southern car parks, a short walk south takes you towards Vale Castle. Care should be taken when crossing the road as both access points to the castle are on blind bends on the road. There are toilets at the southern end of area next to the very popular kiosk which is often busy. Many people stop off at the car parks when the tide is high to watch the passing boats traveling north and south through the Little Russel which is the main transit into St Peter Port. There is a small recycling facility in the southern car park. Swimmers should be aware that Guernsey’s strongest tidal currents pass Bordeaux and so they shouldn’t stray too far from the shore.

Seahouses North beach is  a sandy beach with sand dunes to the North of the fishing village of Seahouses. Good location for beach walks with the facilities include toilets, parking, cafe and shops.

Amarreurs Harbour is a very small fishing harbour populated by just a handful of vessels. There is a mix of fine and coarse sand, along with some shingle areas. The old stone pier is very popular with children for jumping off and swimming around. On a spring low tide it is possible to walk right across the mainly sandy bay to Rousse. Along the way, the low tide reveals some reasonable sized rock pools. Toilets are located next to the car park and playground. At the northern end of the playground you’ll find a ice cream and snack cabin at the top of the slipway that leads onto Ladies’ Bay.

Glen Brittle beach sits at the head of Loch Brittle and is a dark sandy beach. Parking and nearby campsite.

Barafundle Bay beach is sheltered golden sands nestled between limestone headlands backed by dunes and woodland. The approach is part of the visit with woods and then an arch and steps down to the beach. Owned by the National Trust this is a good family beach with safe swimming, good sand for traditional games and woodlands to explore. Barafundle has been voted many times as one of the best beaches in Britain but regardless it should be on your visit list when visiting Pembrokeshire and you can make up your own mind. Access only by foot but well worth the 10 minute walk along the cliffs from the car park at Stackpole Quay which is where you have toilets and cafe.

Overcome beach lies to the north eastern end of Weymouth Bay under Furzy Cliff, and is also known as Furzy Cliff beach. Popular beach for watersports, kayaking, windsurfing and kitesurfing. Car parking available.

Battery Point beach is part of a long stretch of shingle beach. The beach marks the end Hythe and the start of Sandgate. Like this whole stretch the beach has a wide pebble top with a steep sloe down to the water or low tide areas. Motorized craft can be launched from the slipway. Parking on the road and a small pay and display car park. Small kiosk and concrete promenade.

Sizewell beach is a pebble/sand beach backed by grass, dunes and nuclear power stations. Sizewell is a small fishing village and fishing boats operate from the beach. The beach has a monument to the Dutchmen who tried to escape to England by kayak during World War II to join the Allied Forces. Eight of them reached the English coast. The monument consists of a pair of crossed kayak paddles and a broken paddle that represents those that didn’t make the trip. Facilities at the beach include car parking (pay and display), tearoom and toilets.

Felixstowe has a five mile coastline on the Suffolk North Sea coast, between the estuaries of the Rivers Deben and Orwell. This stretch is sand and shingle beach gently sloping to the sea within a sheltered bay. The beach is backed by a promenade and then behind the promenade you have Edwardian gardens. Felixstowe is popular with families due to it’s size and location within the town. The main stretch of beach is either side of the Pier and this is where you will find most of the facilities. Parking, pier, promenade, beach huts, arcades/amusements, bars/pubs, kiosks along the promenade, shops, and restaurants, cafes and fast-food outlets.