Beaches on the coast

Choose a coast

• England, 558 named beaches still unchecked. 80 have a council rule.
• Scotland, 436 named beaches still unchecked.
• Wales, 204 named beaches still unchecked.
• Northern Ireland, 21 named beaches still unchecked.
• Ireland, 417 named beaches still unchecked.
• Isle of Man, 24 named beaches still unchecked.
• Channel Islands, 85 named beaches still unchecked.

Place names and positions from OpenStreetMap, data updated 10 August 2026.

Beach names and positions © OpenStreetMap contributors.

Council rules are loaded for Thanet, and for the beaches named by Cornwall Council, Torbay Council and Dorset Council, checked 24 October 2026. Every other named beach is still unchecked. Signs on the beach override this site.