Two beaches in Northumberland and North Yorkshire have been named among the UK’s best-kept secrets.
Instead of planning a trip to Scarborough for a dip in the sea, The Telegraph suggests visiting Cayton Bay.
Meanwhile, the publisher also recommends swapping Bamburgh Beach for Ross Back Sands.
When the weather is scorching and you know some of the region’s most popular beaches will be swamped with hundreds of people, checking out the quieter coastal spots could be just the place for you to relax in the sunshine.
You can see the full list of recommendations for alternative beaches by The Telegraph here.
What did The Telegraph say about Cayton Bay in North Yorkshire?
The Telegraph wrote: “If you want respite from the rides and loud attractions, head further south to Cayton Bay.
“This lovely sandy beach has clean water for swimming and a sense of calm that feels about as far removed from Scarborough as possible.”
Suggesting where to stay in the Yorkshire village, it added: “Camping and caravanning is popular here, but for more luxury, book a room at The Farrier, a decadent restaurant with rooms. Doubles from £190 (01723 861 432; the-farrier.co.uk).”
On Tripadvisor, Cayton Beach has a current rating of 4.5/5 out of 418 reviews.
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One visitor left this comment: “Lovely quiet beach, can park at top of cliffs for a fiver but plenty of free on-street parking higher up the hill.
“A steep climb down but worth it, plenty of space even at high season, lots of sandcastle-perfect sand and rockpooling over on the North side.
“Also has a little shop selling selection of hot food, buckets, drinks etc, and loos up some steps.”
What did The Telegraph say about Ross Back Sands in Northumberland?
The publisher said: “There’s something wildly romantic about walking along a beach with a castle backdrop, but Bamburgh’s popular main beach is not the only one to provide such epic views.
“Ross Back Sands, just a little north, offers views of both Bamburgh Castle and Lindisfarne.
“It also has miles of sandy beach with dunes providing privacy for the occasional naturist, and is a good place to spot seals hauled out on the rocks.”
The Telegraph added: “Where to stay - The Antlers in nearby Belford is a delightful B&B with just three rooms. Doubles from £80 per night (01668 213796; www.theantlersbelford.com).”
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On Tripadvisor, the secret Northumberland beach is rated 5/5 out of 234 reviews.
One local resident said: “I may be biased being from the North East, but I really believe this is the best beach.
“Used to come here regularly as a child (I’m now 53) and it has always been so quiet whenever I’ve visited.
“It is the most beautiful stretch of beach with Bamburgh Castle to the south and Lindisfarne Castle to the north.
“I was on the beach for an hour and saw only 3 couples. I assume that is the mile walk to the beach from where you park, that deters people - long May it remain this way!”
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