The best ‘hidden’ beaches in the UK have been ranked, with Yorkshire dominating the list

A number of Yorkshire beaches have been named among the top 10 ‘hidden’ beaches to visit in the UK this summer.

Filey Beach, Runswick Bay and Whitby made the list, although Botany Bay in Kent was named joint overall winner alongside Cornwall’s Kynance Cove.

But Yorkshire’s beaches dominated the list, taking four of the top ten places.

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Filey Beach was the highest ranked beach in Yorkshire, coming sixth on the list. Runswick Bay follows closely behind in seventh place, with Whitby Beach coming in eighth alongside Barmouth Beach in Wales.

Saltburn Beach, also in North Yorkshire, managed to make the list in joint tenth place, along with Troon Beach and Achmelvich Beach, both in Scotland.

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Betfair Casino, who generated the list, said it was “no surprise” that Botany Bay landed the top spot, as it is located on the beautiful Kent coast. The hidden gem that many have on their bucket lists has a lot to offer, with plenty to explore around its dramatic coastline and stunning white cliffs.

Also on top was Kynance Cove, a secluded haven that is located on the eastern side of Mount Bay. Famous for its white sands, clear turquoise waters and red Serpentinite rocks, you “wouldn’t be disappointed” when you visit.

Top 10 hidden beaches in the UK, right Betfair Casinoare:

1. Botany Bay, Kent and Kynance Cove, Cornwall

2. Weymouth Beach, Dorset

3. Cuckmere Haven Beach, Seaford, East Sussex

4. Blackpool Beach, Lancashire

5. Bamburgh Beach, Northumberland and Cromer Beach, Norfolk

6. Filey Beach, North Yorkshire and Cleethorpes Beach, Lincolnshire

7. Runswick Bay Yorkshire and West Wittering Beach, Sussex

8. Barmouth Beach, Wales and Whitby Beach Yorkshire

9. Oxwich Bay, Wales

10. Troon Beach, South Ayrshire, Saltburn Beach North Yorkshire and Achmelvich Beach, Inverness, Scotland

The popularity of each beach was measured by a unique index score – based on the number of hashtags and views each location has accumulated on Instagram, as well as Trip Advisor rankings – the lower the overall index score, the higher the ranking.

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