This award winning three-mile long stretch of golden sand is renowned for its cleanliness, water quality and facilities. Lifeguards ensure safe family swimming during the summer and surfers come from all over the country to enjoy the great waves and clean water. It’s also fairly easy to park near the beach.

Shilley Pool is one of our favourite wild swimming spots and a locals’ secret. A moderate uphill moorland walk leads you to a pool of water and huge, flat slabs of rock, perfect as water slides- or for sunbathing if you’d rather keep dry. Just don’t tell everyone about it!