BOURNE TO WIN

The UK’S best beaches according to TripAdvisor – and Dorset has THREE in the top ten

Bournemouth beach in Dorset takes the top spot - and it also came fifth in Europe and 14th in the world

IF you're looking for some summer staycation inspiration -  TripAdvisor has just revealed its list of the top ten beaches in the UK.

Bournemouth beach in Dorset takes the top spot - and it also came fifth in Europe and 14th in the world.

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Bournemouth beach in Dorset takes the top spot in the UK's best beaches

On the global list, Bournemouth  ranked above beaches in locations world famous for their miles of golden sands and crystal clear waters, including the Seychelles, Australia, Turkey and Sicily.

Bournemouth’s seven mile stretch of sandy beach has something to offer everyone.

It boasts traditional seaside attractions, beach huts for hire, water sports and stunning views of the Isle of Wight and the Purbecks.

The bay also has its own micro-climate, giving it some of the warmest sea temperatures in the UK.

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Bournemouth beach has its own micro-climate, giving it some of the warmest sea temperatures in the UK

Second place in the UK goes to Scotland’s Luskentyre on the Isle of Harris, which also comes in 16th in Trip Advisor's list of Europe's best beaches, and stunning Rhossili Bay, located in Swansea County, Wales, comes in third in the UK and 25th in Europe.

Dorset celebrates more wins than any other county in this year’s awards, in addition to the victory of Bournemouth Beach climbing six places from last year to be named number one in the UK in 2018.

The county is also home to two other winners in the UK top 10 – Weymouth Beach, which takes fifth place and Hengistbury Head coming in seventh.

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Read on to find out which other beaches made the list...

2. Luskentyre, Isle of Harris, Scotland

Luskentyre on the Isle of Harris came in 2nd place on the list

3. Rhossili Bay, Rhossili, Wales

Rhossili Bay in Wales is a regular feature on the list of the world's best beaches

4. Brighton Beach, Brighton, East Sussex

Brighton Beach might be pebbly - but its location in the middle of Brighton makes it extremely popular
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5. Weymouth Beach, Weymouth, Dorset

Weymouth Beach was crowned best in the UK by TripAdvisor last year

6. St. Brelade’s Bay Beach, St Brelade, Jersey

St. Brelade's Bay Beach on Jersey in the Channel Islands looks like it belongs in the Caribbean

7. Hengistbury Head, Bournemouth, Dorset

Hengistbury Head is home to over 500 plant species and 300 types of birds

8. Three Cliffs Bay, Swansea, Wales

 

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Three Cliffs Bay in Swansea is in an area of outstanding natural beauty

9. Fistral Beach, Newquay, Cornwall

Fistral Beach in Newquay is hugely popular with British surfers

10. Barafundle Beach, Stackpole, Wales

Barafundle Beach in Stackpole is part of the Stackpole Estate, managed by The National Trust

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