A remote coastal spot in the North East with “acres of golden sands to enjoy” has been revealed as one of Britain’s best secret beaches, according to travel experts at The Telegraph.

Budle Bay near Bamburgh in Northumberland which featured on one of the publisher's latest travel guides was highlighted as having a sea that is “safe for swimming”.

Explaining the best-named list, The Telegraph said: “Beach days offer an escape from the everyday, and while the triple pull of blue skies, golden sands and sparkling seas is irresistible, in truth the UK’s main seaside resorts are often overrun when the sun shines.

“But that needn’t be the case. With more than 11,000 miles of coastline in the UK and an incalculable number of beaches, a little pre-planning means you needn’t share the sand – or indeed pebbles – with the masses. You just need to know where to look.”

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You can see all of Britain’s best secret and remote beaches here.

Why is Budle Bay among Britain’s best secret and remote beaches?

The publisher commented: “Visitors to the popular coastal town of Bamburgh looking for a quieter seaside experience should head north, past the castle and the lighthouse at Stag Rocks and round the head to reach Budle Bay.

“Here, as well as acres of golden sands to enjoy and sea that is safe for swimming and watersports, you can see Lindisfarne – or Holy Island –  in the distance.”

If you’re looking for somewhere to stay, the travel experts recommended Budle Hall, which is a “smart” B&B owned by a local farming family that offers rooms from £160 and camping in a field behind the house for £60 per pitched tent, with up to six campers.

Among the many reviews on Tripadvisor also praising Budle Bay, this visitor posted: “Just breathtaking! Even when the tide is out, the mudflats attract feeding rare birds - a nature reserve like no other.

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“Sandy beach is about two miles out to see from the observation point but worth the walk.”

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Another wrote: “One of the best beaches we’ve visited in Northumberland- so much quieter than Bamburgh. You can see across to Lindisfarne on a clear day.

“Dogs loved it, especially splashing in the shallows.”

This person added: “A beautiful place! Well worth a visit for photography or bird watching. Free parking from the road. Lovely sun sets.”