These are the UK’s most beautiful secret beaches

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Fall off the radar and in love with these secluded summer spots

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After months stuck on Zoom, and with lockdown restrictions easing ever so slightly, we’re all keen to set aside some time for a dreamy getaway in the British sunshine – with research from ONS indicating that 1 in 4 of us are ‘very likely’ to plan a summer staycation this year.

But with more Brits staycationing than ever before, there’s a worry that if too many flock to the same places, social distancing guidelines could well be forgotten – as was seen with the overcrowding of several beaches on the Southern coastline back in June.

And so a mighty dilemma falls upon us: choosing a staycation location that is both as breathtaking as the white sand beaches of Sicily but little known enough that it’s also SD-friendly.

Although it might seem a mammoth task, ShowersToYou.co.uk has done the lion’s share, by searching Instagram to find the UK’s least tagged, and prettiest secret beaches for us to discover this summer.

Topping the list with just four hashtags is Coves Haven beach. With high sand dunes and steep cliffs providing a beautiful view of Holy Island’s coast, this little-known gem is also the most remote beach on our list to visit.

Up next with 27 hashtags is the award-winning Strathy Bay, situated in the Scottish Highlands. With the River Strathy on one side and the north coast’s epic cliffs on the other, this hidden spot was nominated as one of Scotland’s best beaches in 2019 and is well worth a visit.

And renowned for its waterfalls, the Lake District has a plethora of beautiful spots dotted across its coastline. Take, Drigg, for example. The most popular of the least tagged beaches (garnering 658 hashtags), it’s a beautiful spot for a picnic and just so happens to be secluded enough that should a cheeky skinny dip be on the cards, well…who’s to know?

As this round-up shows, England and Scotland are home to some of the most beautiful secret beaches we’ll come across. Staycation 2020 doesn’t seem so bad after-all, eh?

Ranked in order of the least hashtags to the most, these are the UK’s top 15 secret beaches

Coves Haven, Holy Island, England

AKA: #coveshaven

Total number of hashtags: 4

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The most awesome sunrise to the sound of seals and crashing waves, so in love with this place . . . #sunrise #holyisland #coveshaven #beach #coast #sky #colour #peace #beautifulplaces #remotespaces #light #light_shots #light_seekers #island #north #stcuthbert #sun #nature #landscape #adventures #goexplore #iphone #lindisfarne #naturereserve #ukpotd

A post shared by Alexandra Robson (@as.you.were) on Sep 2, 2017 at 1:08am PDT

Strathy Bay, Highland, Scotland

AKA: #strathybay

Total number of hashtags: 27

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Exploring caves at the glorious Strathy Bay. #favouritesofar#strathybay #scotland#caves

A post shared by Elaine See (@elibank) on Aug 11, 2018 at 4:32am PDT

Shepherd’s Chine, Isle of Wight

AKA: #shepherdschine

Total number of hashtags: 86

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Shepherds Chine #shepherdschine #westwight #isleofwight #isleofwightshots #landscapephotography #landscape_captures #landscape_capture #sea #seascape #seascapephotography #sunset #sunsetphotography #sunsets

A post shared by Gerry Boothman (@gerryboothmanphotography) on Jun 15, 2020 at 9:57am PDT

Sinclairs Bay, Highland

AKA: #sinclairs bay

Total number of hashtags: 142

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Keiss Castle this afternoon. Once again the sun was shining but boy was it windy, I couldn’t believe how white my car was with salt when I got back to it. #keisscastle #keiss #castle #castles #castlesofscotland #castlesofinstagram #castlesoftheworld #ruins #ruinedcastle #coastalwalk #caithness #nc500 #scotland #visitscotland #earlofcaithness #northcoast500 #sinclairsbay

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Gammon Head Beach, Devon

AKA: #gammonhead

Total number of hashtags: 153

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A day of hiking and beautiful beaches to ourselves #southhams #maceleycove #elendercove #salcombe #gammonhead #prawlepoint #hiddengems #hiking #beach

A post shared by Annie Chamberlain (@anniechamberlain) on Jul 18, 2020 at 11:41am PDT

Porthbeor, Cornwall

AKA: #porthbeor, #porthbeorbeach

Total number of hashtags: 188

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Oh my word -looking fine Porthbeor!

A post shared by Kirsten Richards (@crowmogh_in_cornwall_) on Jul 12, 2020 at 10:05am PDT

Rumbling Kern, Northumberland, England

AKA: #rumblingkern, #rumblingkernhowick

Total number of hashtags: 244

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. . . #rumblingkern #rumblingkernhowick #northumberland #northumberlandwalks #visitnorthumberland_uk #visitnorthumberland #igersnorthumberland #northumberland_pics #northumberland_pictures #northumberlandcoast #northumberlandnationalpark #explorenorthumberland #northumberlandbeaches #hiddennorthumberland #northumberlandrocks #northumberlandcoastnt #raw_allnature #sunrise #england #ukscenery #potd #beachlife #earlymorning #earlymorningwalk #earlymornings #love #sunrisephotography #sunrise_and_sunsets #sunriseoftheday #sunriselover

A post shared by Harley Bean (@harleyannx) on Jul 4, 2020 at 11:15pm PDT

Speke’s Mill Mouth, Devon

AKA: #spekesmillmouth, #spekesmillmouthbeach

Total number of hashtags: 299

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Evening with some bats at #spekesmill #spekesmillmouth #spekesmillwaterfall #hartland #hartlandquay #northdevon #devon #nightphotography #aftersunset #longexposure #swisbest #dramaticdevon #devonscenery #picoftheday #photooftheday

A post shared by Ben Whiting (@benwhitingesq) on Aug 24, 2019 at 11:34am PDT

Langamull Beach, Isle of Mull, Scotland

AKA: #langamull, #langamullbeach

Total number of hashtags: 314

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I 'should' have been looking for a new job when this photo was taken, I 'should' have been working hard to get that mortgage everyone has or those savings that will help me further down the line. But then I wouldn't have seen this sunset or the beauty of the highlands or become so content with the little things in life that are so often ignored. My outlook on life has changed these last few years and it is so important to value time more than money. Be who you are, not who the world wants you to be. Take time out to enjoy the world around you and never miss that sunset…it's free you know! . . . #langamullbeach #summer2019 #unlimitedscotland #isleofmull #hiddenscotland #instascotland #exploremoreexpectmore #thegreatoutdoors #scothike #thisisscotland #fiftyshades_of_nature #scotlandisnow #highlandcollective #visitscotland #traveling_scotland #naturephotography #lovenature #ukscenery #igooutdoors #ukpotd #gloriousbritain #getoutside #ukhiddengems #scenicbritain #thisismyadventure #northernadventurer #womenwhoexplore #your_scotland #excellent_britain #genuinebritain

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Fidden, Isle of Mull

AKA: #fidden, #fiddenbay, #fiddenbeach

Total number of hashtags: 319

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Sunset selfie. Running out to that extremely slippery rock without making any footprints in the sand is easier said than done . . . . . . #scotland #visitscotland #fiddenbeach #scotspirit #lovegreatbritain #mull #fionnphort #beach #isleofmull #scotlandshots #bbcearth #igersscots #visualsofscotland #wildaboutargyll #sunset #scotlandisnow #bbcscotlandpics

A post shared by Scott Morrison (@scottmorrison._) on Jul 20, 2018 at 12:00pm PDT

Traeth Mawr, Glamorgan, Wales

AKA: #traethmawr

Total number of hashtags: 410

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Traeth Mawr Sunrise 6-10-2019 #traethmawr #glamorganheritagecoast #glamorgan #landscapephotography #seascapephotography #sunrise #sunrise_sunset_photogroup #sunrise_shotz #iglandscapes #wanderlust #sea #welshcoast #sand #benroletsgo #nisifilters #wideangle #longexposure #nikond500 #nikonlandscape #tokina1116 #beautifulwales #welshphotography #welshphotographer #igerscymru #wales #cymru #rockpools #southwales #beaches

A post shared by Mark Jones (@mark_jones_photography) on Oct 6, 2019 at 3:59am PDT

Traeth Bychan Beach, Anglesey, Wales

AKA: #traethbychan

Total number of hashtags: 537

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Amazing coastal walk – Benllech to Traeth Bychan had all weathers here today but it was mega #wales #benllech #traethbychan #coastalwalk #views #doglife #dogsofinstagram #dogwalksarethebestwalks #dogwalk #wheredidyouwalktoday #walksonthebeach #walkswithdogs #walkswithfriends #chowchow #yorkiesofinstagram #chowsofinstagram

A post shared by Cuba, Maisy & Me (@dog_walks_around_england) on Jun 27, 2020 at 11:13am PDT

Traeth Llynfn, Pembrokeshire, Wales

AKA: #traethllyfn, #traethllyfnbeach

Total number of hashtags: 583

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Stunning secluded beach #traethllyfn #pembrokeshire #pembrokeshirecoast #wales #beach #beachlife #lovewales #uk #britain #atlanticocean #igerswales

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Drigg, Lake District, England

AKA: #drigg

Total number of hashtags: 658

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This sunset was taken at Drigg nearly two years ago on a trip around the North and West of The Lake District. The Lakes is definitely on the list of places I’m looking forward to seeing again when all this is over! #throwbacksanddreaming . . . #drigg #cumbria #lakedistrict #westernlakes #thelakedistrict #lovethelakes #fromlakelandwithlove #sunset #sundown #skyporn #iphonephotography #ihavethisthingwithwater #travel #travellingtheuk #ourcountryisamazing

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