Good Beach Guide homepage

Click a region on the map to begin your quick beach search.

MCS Recommended beaches are highlighted in yellow.

Channel Islands

Click the drop-down list, then click on a beach for details. Beaches marked in YELLOW were recommended by MCS in 2007.

Isle of Man

Click the drop-down list, then click on a beach for details. Beaches marked in YELLOW were recommended by MCS in 2007.

N Ireland

Click the drop-down list, then click on a beach for details. Beaches marked in YELLOW were recommended by MCS in 2007.

North East

Click the drop-down list, then click on a beach for details. Beaches marked in YELLOW were recommended by MCS in 2007.

North West

Click the drop-down list, then click on a beach for details. Beaches marked in YELLOW were recommended by MCS in 2007.

Rep of Ireland

Click the drop-down list, then click on a beach for details. Beaches marked in YELLOW were recommended by MCS in 2007.

Scotland (north)

Click the drop-down list, then click on a beach for details. Beaches marked in YELLOW were recommended by MCS in 2007.

Scotland (south)

Click the drop-down list, then click on a beach for details. Beaches marked in YELLOW were recommended by MCS in 2007.

South East

Click the drop-down list, then click on a beach for details. Beaches marked in YELLOW were recommended by MCS in 2007.

South West

Click the drop-down list, then click on a beach for details. Beaches marked in YELLOW were recommended by MCS in 2007.

Wales

Click the drop-down list, then click on a beach for details. Beaches marked in YELLOW were recommended by MCS in 2007.

RNLI

The Good Beach Guide is published by the Marine Conservation Society (MCS) - the UK charity dedicated to the protection of our seas, shores and wildlife. It is the biggest and best beach guide available with a description, photo and map for each of 1,200 beaches in the UK and Ireland.
This symbol

indicates bathing sites recommended by MCS for excellent water quality. Do a quick beach search by clicking on the map (right), but remember that we don't recommend every beach. Do an advanced beach search to find a range of places to suit your holiday needs, or click clean seas for a full list of beaches recommended by MCS.

MCS is a registered charity. We welcome all donations and support.

Other handy pages: user guide : water quality explained : seaside code

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for handy hints.

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the UK charity for the protection of the marine environment and its wildlife

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Disclaimer: In brief - any individual acting upon information contained in this Guide does so entirely at their own risk.
MCS does not accept any responsibility for any individual visiting or bathing at beaches listed in the Good Beach
Guide. The symbols depicting the water quality of all beaches refer to 2006 water quality only, and apply to
normal bathing conditions. Bathers swim entirely at their own risk. Click here for full disclaimer text