Five North East beaches named among the UK’s top 50

Bamburgh, Beadnell Bay, Low Newton-by-the-Sea, Embleton Bay, and Warkworth were all named as among the best beaches across Britain, according to the study.

Tripadvisor reviews were analysed by QR Code Generator to find the highest-rated beaches in the UK, with beaches rated as four stars or higher and with at least 200 reviews being ranked based on the percentage of five-star reviews compared to the total number of reviews. 

Embleton Bay ranked the highest out of those in the North East – coming in sixth place in the whole of the UK. 

On TripAdvisor, people have praised the location, calling it a ‘hidden gem’ of the Northumberland Coast.

Most read:

Subscribe to The Northern Echo now for just £3 for 3 months or 30% off an annual subscription.

One person said on the review website: “Embleton Bay is a hidden gem on the Northumberland coast. The beach is powdery white sand and the sea is clear and safe for bathing. Dunstanburgh castle makes a dramatic backdrop and it is a pleasant walk along the coast to Craster.”

Meanwhile, Bamburgh placed 11th in the UK list – with people loving the landscapes and walks on the beach. 

On TripAdvisor, one person said of Bamburgh: “This is one of the nicest beaches I have visited. You get a wonderful view of the castle from this large sandy beach and if you walk through the sand dunes you get to the castle. There are lots of people walking their dogs. When the tide is out it’s quite a walk to the sea.”