The Times and Sunday Times Best UK Beaches 2024 Guide has revealed the 50 best beaches in the UK, with Budleigh Salterton making the list.
The annual beach guide has been running for 16 years and each beach is assessed using an 11 point checklist, including water quality, cleanliness, accessibility, car parking facilities, whether there are life guards, hygiene levels at nearby facilities and whether they are dog friendly. The 2024 guide only features beaches that are rated as “excellent” for water quality by national environment agencies and will be available in print on 21st July. Alternatively, you can find it online here.
Speaking about the latest guide, Chris Haslam, the chief travel writer for The Times, said: “My Jack Russell and I have journeyed 5,583 miles and explored 543 beaches. The 50 that make our list are graced with outstanding natural beauty, superb infrastructure and a clear sense of pride from those who live, work and play there.”
Fancy a trip to Budleigh Salterton beach? You can park at the Lime Kiln car park and follow the signage along to the beach. Budleigh is also home to the River Otter Nature Reserve, find out more about the beach here.