Our UK beaches are stunning and dramatic places to visit in the winter.
The UK coast is not just about summer holidays. With your windbreak, bucket, and spades packed away in the winter (December, January, February), it is not a time to ignore the coast as it provides some excellent and dramatic backdrops for walks. The British coast has miles and miles of beaches, and in the winter, they tend to be empty, and most allow you to take your dogs.
Nothing beats walking along coast paths or flat sandy beaches on dry winter days when the tide is out. Often, the winter storms bring some interesting washed-up shells and wood to the high tide line, the perfect time for scavenging and keeping the beachcombing kids happy for hours. Why not check out our top 10 UK Fossil beaches?
Our beach pages will help you identify the nearest beach and provide parking details, tide times, an idea of the weather and that nearby beach cafe.
The UK’s beaches provide another level of beauty in winter that you don’t get in the other seasons, and there’s nothing like the promise of a post-walk ale or warming hot chocolate at a cafe or pub to finish a great trip to the coast.
Wrap up warm and explore our fantastic UK coastline! If you’re unsure where to visit, check out some of our articles on beaches near me.
While the UK coast may not be the traditional choice for a winter getaway, it has its attractions and a different kind of beauty during the colder months. Whether you seek solitude, dramatic landscapes, or festive coastal towns, a winter visit to the UK coast can offer a memorable and unique experience.
If you have a favourite beach walk, why not let everyone know by commenting on our coast radar Facebook page or Twitter.