Wales Claims 2 of the Top 10 Beaches in the UK

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  • Marloes Sands Beach in Wales, ranks as the fourth highest-rated beach in the UK with 88.51% of reviews giving it five stars
  • Rhossili Bay, another Welsh gem, ranks ninth with a score of 86.69%
  • Scotland leads with four highly rated beaches in the top ten, while England also has four beaches featured

A new study reveals that Marloes Sands Beach in Wales is the fourth highest-rated beach in the UK, with two Welsh beaches featuring in the top ten overall.

The analysis, conducted by QR Code Generator, examined Tripadvisor reviews to identify the top-rated beaches. Only beaches with four stars or higher were considered, and rankings were based on the percentage of five-star reviews relative to the total number of reviews.

Top 10 highest-rated beaches in the UK

Rank  Beach  Country  Total Tripadvisor Reviews  Five-star Tripadvisor reviews  Percentage of five-star reviews 
1. Luskentyre Beach Scotland 1,143 1,072 93.79% 
2. Scarista Beach Scotland 221 200 90.50% 
3. Camusdarach Beach Scotland 349 309 88.54% 
4. Marloes Sands Beach Wales 261 231 88.51% 
5. Sandwood Bay Beach Scotland 210 185 88.10% 
6. Embleton Bay England 318 280 88.05% 
7. Ross Back Sands Beach England 243 213 87.65% 
8. St Aidan Beach England 529 459 86.77% 
9. Rhossili Bay Wales 1,961 1,700 86.69% 
10. Steve’s Beach England 221 191 86.43% 

 

Luskentyre Beach in Harris, Scotland, came first in the study with 93.79% of reviews (1,072 out of 1,143) rating it five stars. This beach boasts white sands, blue-green waters, and was named one of the UK’s best beaches in the Tripadvisor Travellers’ Choice Awards. It is found on the west coast of South Harris in the Outer Hebrides.

Scarista Beach in Harris, Scotland, ranked second with 90.50% of reviews (200 out of 221) rating it five stars. Less than six miles from Luskentyre Beach, it is rated as the best place to visit on the Isle of Harris. This white sandy beach speckled with seashells lies on the southwestern coast of South Harris and looks out into the Atlantic Ocean.

Camusdarach Beach in Morar, Scotland, came third with 88.54% of reviews (309 out of 349) rating it five stars. Described as an arc of white, glistening sand and clear water, it can be found south of the estuary of River Morar, with views of the Isle of Skye. This beach was also featured in the film Local Hero and is a popular filming location to visit.

Marloes Sands Beach in Pembrokeshire, Wales, ranked fourth, with 88.51% of reviews (231 out of 261) rating it five stars. This beach has dramatic coastal scenery and vast golden sands, surrounded by wildlife and ancient history. It is located southwest of the village of Marloes and looks out onto Skokholm Island.

Sandwood Bay in Sutherland, Scotland, came fifth with 88.10% of reviews (185 out of 210) rating it five stars. It is a natural bay with a remote, picturesque beach on the far north-west coast of mainland Scotland. Visitors will find a mile of golden sands and dunes, with rocky cliffs and a giant sea stack to complete the stunning vistas.

Other beaches in the top ten include Embleton BayRoss Back Sands Beach, and St Aidan Beach in Northumberland, Rhossili Bay in Gower, and Steve’s Beach on the Isle of Wight.

Marc Porcar, CEO of QR Code Generator, commented on the findings,

“Whilst the UK is known for its many stunning beaches, this study shows that Scotland dominates the top five ranking when it comes to high ratings from visitor reviews.

“It is notable that most of these beaches are in remote locations, which is likely how they remain so picturesque and popular among visitors. This means that it may be more difficult to find these hidden beaches than the usual seaside towns, even though it is likely to be worth the effort.”

Top 50 highest-rated beaches in the UK

Rank  Beach  Country  Total Tripadvisor Reviews  Five-star Tripadvisor reviews  Percentage of five-star reviews 
1. Luskentyre Beach Scotland 1,143 1,072 93.79% 
2. Scarista Beach Scotland 221 200 90.50% 
3. Camusdarach Beach Scotland 349 309 88.54% 
4. Marloes Sands Beach Wales 261 231 88.51% 
5. Sandwood Bay Beach Scotland 210 185 88.10% 
6. Embleton Bay England 318 280 88.05% 
7. Ross Back Sands Beach England 243 213 87.65% 
8. St Aidan Beach England 529 459 86.77% 
9. Rhossili Bay Wales 1,961 1,700 86.69% 
10. Steve’s Beach England 221 191 86.43% 
11. Bamburgh Beach England 306 264 86.27% 
12. St. Brelade’s Bay Beach Jersey 2,182 1,881 86.21% 
13. Godrevy Beach England 655 562 85.80% 
14. Barafundle Bay and Beach Wales 1,181 1,013 85.77% 
15. Durness Beach Scotland 400 341 85.25% 
16. Gwithian Beach England 514 438 85.21% 
17. Balnakeil Beach Scotland 309 262 84.79% 
18. Broad Haven South Beach Wales 342 289 84.50% 
19. Warkworth Beach England 450 378 84.00% 
20. Crantock Beach England 881 733 83.20% 
21. Llanddwyn Beach Wales 573 476 83.07% 
22. Horsey Beach England 1,222 1,015 83.06% 
23. Achmelvich Beach Scotland 488 402 82.38% 
24. Causeway Coastal Route Ireland 2,137 1,758 82.26% 
25. Harlech Beach Wales 654 533 81.50% 
26. Silver Sands of Morar Scotland 360 293 81.39% 
27. Porthcurno Beach England 689 560 81.28% 
28. Woolacombe Beach England 3,827 3,108 81.21% 
29. Mwnt Beach Wales 992 805 81.15% 
30. Aberdyfi Beach Wales 216 175 81.02% 
31.(=) Hayle Towans Beach England 693 561 80.95% 
31.(=) Shell Bay Beach England 504 408 80.95% 
32. Uig Sands Scotland 302 243 80.46% 
33. Perranporth Beach England 2,319 1,863 80.34% 
34. Barricane Beach England 274 220 80.29% 
35. Findhorn Beach Scotland 299 240 80.27% 
36. Sea Palling Beach England 283 226 79.86% 
37. Llangennith Beach Wales 543 431 79.37% 
38. Elie Beach Scotland 275 218 79.27% 
39. Beadnell Bay Beach England 423 335 79.20% 
40. Freshwater West Wales 230 182 79.13% 
41. Loch Morlich Scotland 670 529 78.96% 
42. Porthminster Beach England 1,646 1,299 78.92% 
43. Plemont Bay Jersey 333 262 78.68% 
44. Treyarnon Bay Beach England 392 308 78.57% 
45. Bude Sea Pool England 1,166 914 78.39% 
46. Low Newton-by-the-Sea-Beach England 402 315 78.36% 
47. St Ouen’s Bay Jersey 303 237 78.22% 
48. Chapel Porth Beach England 265 206 77.74% 
49. Tenby North Beach Wales 211 164 77.73% 
50. Dornoch Beach Scotland 443 571 77.58% 

 

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