The Inishowen peninsula in Co Donegal loomed large in the west, and a single freighter painted orange slid along the northern horizon. • Read the full list of our 50 best beaches in the UKThe outflow is protected by storm-battered concrete walls keeping open a channel that is perhaps more important for salmon than shipping. In Wales, it was 75 out of 110; 50 out of 89 in Scotland and 22 out of 26 in Northern Ireland. • The UK’s best saltwater and tidal poolsI expect toilets to be clean and free of charge, showers to work and bins to be emptied. It’s always in the eye of the beholder, but after 17 years I’ve found that the best beaches stay beautiful whatever the weather.

Source: The Times July 07, 2025 15:17 UTC