The spot is particularly loved for paddling thanks to its shallow waters and that it has lifeguards in the summer season.
There are parking and toilets close to the beach.
14. Rhossili Bay, Gower Peninsula, Wales
Rhossili Bay in Wales, followed closely behindCredit: Getty
Over in Wales, scoring a slightly higher 74.73, the three-mile- long Rhossili Bay beach often sits on Wales’ top 10 beaches list.
It has even previously been described as the ‘supermodel of British Beaches’ by The Independent.
The beach is ideal for having a picnic or heading into the water for a surf.
You can also visit Worms Head, where you may see seals basking in the water below.
13. Luskentyre Beach, Isle of Harris, Outer Hebrides
Luskentyre Beach scored 75.56 overallCredit: Andrew Barr
Scoring 75.56, Luskentyre Beach on the Isle of Harris in Scotland came in at 13th place.
Luskentyre Beach features rolling dunes, turquoise waters and miles of white shell sand.
What makes the spot even more special is that it is often visited by free-roaming white Highland ponies.
There is a small car park not too far from the beach.
12. Bournemouth Beach, Dorset, England
Bournemouth Beach is loved by families and has lifeguards based at the beach between April and SeptemberCredit: Getty
Bournemouth Beach managed to score slightly higher, securing 75.83 out of 100.
The beach is a great family-friendly spot as it is known as one of the safest beaches in the UK, with lifeguards based at the beach between April and September.
Between April and the end of October there is also a land train that runs along the promenade.
For a small charge, you can hop on it between Bournemouth Pier and either Boscombe Pier or Branksome Chine.
11. Barafundle Bay, Pembrokeshire, Wales
According to Visit Pembrokeshire, Barafundle Bay is often compared to a Caribbean beachCredit: Getty
This golden beach is backed by dunes covered with long grass and pine trees.
According to Visit Pembrokeshire, it is even often compared to a Caribbean beach.
It is worth noting though that the beach has no facilities and is a half- mile walk over cliffs from the closest car park.
10. Woolacombe Beach, North Devon, England
Woolacombe Beach was the only beach in Devon to feature on the listCredit: Getty
Taking 10th place with a score of 78.48 is Woolacombe Beach in North Devon.
Often ranked among the best beaches in the UK, Woolacombe Beach stretches for three miles and is known for its golden sand and great surfing conditions.
It is great for a family day out as well, with large car parks close to the beach, public toilets, shops and restaurants.
Travel Reporter Cyann Fielding, who has visited the beach several times, said: “Woolacombe Beach is so big you will always find a spot in the sun to relax but make sure to go for a swim too as the water has shallow entry making it ideal for paddling with the little ones.”
9. Durdle Door Beach, Dorset, England
The famous Durdle Door Beach came in ninth placeCredit: Getty
Scoring 80, Durdle Door Beach – home to the famous landmark – came in at ninth.
The beach sits on the Jurassic Coast which is made of natural limestone.
Along the shingle beach you will find limestone caves too, though you cannot enter them.
It is also worth noting that there is a steep 15-to-20-minute walk from the car park to the beach including more than 140 steps.
8. Porthmeor Beach, St Ives, Cornwall, England
Porthmeor beach is ideal for surfing as well as swimmingCredit: Getty
The pale yellow, soft- sand beach is backed by the picturesque buildings.
The beach is ideal for surfing as well as a swim when the wind is calmer – and there are several rock pools ideal for the little ones wanting to investigate.
Porthcurno Beach came in seventh place with a score of 83.11Credit: Getty
Another Cornish beach – Porthcurno Beach – came in seventh place with a score of 83.11.
Boasting soft white sand, the beach is ideal for families with little kids as there is a stream down one side of the beach ideal for splashing and paddling in.
Thanks to a towering headland around the beach, it is quite sheltered from the wind too.
From the beach, you can also head off on a walk to other coves or even to Treryn Dinas – a headland home to a fort dating back to the Iron Age.
6. Newborough Beach, Anglesey, Wales
Newborough Beach stretches for 3.5 milesCredit: Alamy
Just missing out on the top five with a score of 83.33 is Newborough Beach in Wales.
This golden beach stretches for 3.5 miles and is backed by Newborough Forest.
The beach is also known for its connections to Llanddwyn Island – a tidal island with a striking lighthouse.
You can walk to the island at low tide and see views across the sea.
5. West Wittering Beach, West Sussex, England
West Wittering in West Sussex is a much-loved spot for windsurfing, kitesurfing and stand-up paddleboardingCredit: Getty
The family-friendly beach stretches between Penally and Castle Beach with views of Caldey and St Margaret’s Islands.
The beach is also popular with gentler watersports, thanks to calm waters.
There is also a car park and a cafe at the beach.
3. Perranporth Beach, St Agnes, Cornwall, England
Perranporth Beach in Cornwall secured third placeCredit: Getty
Scoring 93.33, Perranporth Beach in Cornwall came in third place.
This Cornish gem is loved for both swimming and surfing, as well as snorkelling.
And it is accessible, making it great for visiting with little ones.
When the tide heads out, you can walk to Ligger Point which is around two miles.
2.Camusdarach Beach, West Highlands, Scotland
A Scottish spot with clear waters came in second placeCredit: Getty
Coming in second place and just missing out on the top spot is Camusdarach beach in Scotland with a score of 95.13.
Camusdarach Beach boasts white shell sand and also has crystal- clear turquoise waters.
From the beach you are also able to see the islands of Rum, Eigg, Muck, and Skye.
From the car park, it is only a three-to-five minute walk to the beach.
1. Llanddwyn Beach, Anglesey, Wales
Llanddwyn Beach, located in Anglesey, North wales came out on topCredit: Getty
The 3.5-mile beach that then came out on top as the best in the country is Llanddwyn Beach in Wales, scoring 96.67.
With views over Eryri National Park, Llanddwyn Beach has large sand dunes and soft sand.
At the western end of the beach is a tidal peninsula with Twr Mawr lighthouse, old pilots’ cottages and the ruins of a 16th- century church.
At low tide you can cross to the island and explore the buildings.
Though if you want to spend your time on the beach, there is still plenty to see and do with the spot being a prime location for windsurfing and kitesurfing.
Emmerdale’s latest episode saw a character brutally dumped, paving the way for a sad exit on the ITV soap, while another character’s lies could finally be exposed by a character
20:07, 28 Sep 2026Updated 20:07, 28 Sep 2026
Emmerdale Sadie’s lies could finally be exposed by a character(Image: ITV)
Monday’s visit to Emmerdale could seal the end of TWO characters.
We’ve got someone’s secret possibly being exposed by someone known for taking action. Then we’ve got a brutal dumping that no doubt deals a departure for a character after their recent crime.
Sadie King may have just exposed her lies about her faked relationship with Jimmy King. Fans know that she’s made out to Jimmy’s grieving widow Nicola King that they were having a secret relationship for three years.
She’s actually after his money, and she’s in cahoots with Robert Sugden to find it. So when she drunkenly let slip to Ruby that the recent fling she had in Paris was in December last year… will Ruby realise she can’t have been with Jimmy, and has lied?
Ruby could use this information to expose Sadie’s lies and her real plan, no doubt triggering her downfall. Question is, will Ruby keep quiet?
Elsewhere, Lewis Barton ended his relationship with Vinny Dingle after finding out Vinny caused the fatal crash that killed Jimmy, and caused Dawn Taylor’s death too. With Vinny facing prison, Lewis tearfully ended things with him.
So with Vinny facing prison and now having lost his partner, with the villagers also turning on him, will he flee? Will he take his punishment and go to prison, either way confirming an exit for the character?
It comes as Lewis actor Bradley Riches told the Mirror what was ahead. Bradley teased: “It’s always going to be hectic. For Lewis, he doesn’t know where the relationship is gonna go. But also, his people will be there to support him.
“There’s a lot of things going on but at the end of the cycle, what we are filming now for later on, it’s joyful and fun. Lewis becomes friends with the women in the village.
“We did a scene the other day where it was Lewis, Sadie King, Vanessa Woodfield, Manpreet Sharma and Ruby Miligan. We were all together having drinks, as Lewis invites himself, as he often does.
“There is drama happening there but it’s so much fun, comedy and silliness. I think it’s needed from time to time in soap.” Asked to describe winter on the soap, he teased: “Christmassy, togetherness, community, and vulnerability.”
Bradley also teased the repercussions of Vinny’s crime coming to light. He shared: “There’s a lot of layers to it. Vinny was responsible for killing Jimmy and Dawn, and it’s one of those things where Lewis has to navigate being there for Nicola but also deciding what to do about his relationship.
“It is gonna be overwhelming for him. Normally everyone babies him, and people make decisions for him, but I think maybe this is the first time where Lewis is like, ‘I’m gonna do what I wanna do,’ and he deals with the situation on his terms.”
The European Commission struck a trade agreement with the Philippines on Tuesday, stepping up its diversification strategy across the Indo-Pacific region.
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The deal comes more than a year after the US introduced sweeping new tariffs on many of its trading partners, prompting retaliatory measures and adding to global trade tensions.
Since then, the EU has been seeking new trade ties, recently concluding major deals with India, Australia and Indonesia.
“This agreement sends a clear signal that the EU is reinforcing its engagement with the Indo-Pacific,” EU Trade Commissioner Maroš Šefčovič said on Tuesday.
“Half of global consumers are covered by European Free trade agreements. Nobody else has this advantage.”
“Squeeze on supply chains”
The new agreement will give EU businesses access to a market of 113 million people, and remove over 94% of customs duties. It will cover more than 97% of bilateral trade, including EU exports of machinery, medicines and medical appliances, as well as agri-products such as meat, pork, poultry and spirits.
Exports from the Philippines are dominated by semiconductors, integrated circuits and industrial machinery.
The deal should also facilitate EU investment in raw materials in the Philippines, as the EU seeks to move away from China, which holds a monopoly on key raw materials.
Bilateral trade in goods between the EU and the Philippines was €17.6 billion in 2025, while trade in services reached €10.3 billion in 2024. The stock of EU foreign direct investment in the Philippines amounted to €15.4 billion.
Šefčovič also said there was a “mutual interest” with countries in the wider Indo-Pacific area “to address the current global turbulence” and “the squeeze on the supply chains.”
Brussels says China has weaponised critical products for EU industry such as chips and rare earths in 2025, jeopardising whole sectors such as the car industry.
The Commissioner added that trade deals with Thailand and Malaysia were next on the EU agenda, with an agreement with Bangkok foreseen by the end of the year.
