The UK’s best hidden gem beach that Brits say is ‘on another level’
THE UK isn’t short of beautiful beaches – but there is one hidden gem that Brits have said is on “another level”.
Many may think that Cornwall has the best beaches, with it being one of the most popular holiday destinations in England.
However, Wales also has stunning stretches of sand too, which are likely to have much fewer crowds.
Traeth Llanddwyn, found in Anglesey, has won praise online due to its golden sand beaches and clear waters.
It’s a Blue Flag beach, so you can expect it to be clean and well-looked after too, with more than 3.5miles of sand.
While there aren’t lifeguards, there are free toilets, as well as BBQ areas, picnic benches and food trucks in the summer.
There is even a tidal island at the end, which is cut off from the mainland during high tide, called Ynys Llanddwyn.
The history of the island is linked to Saint Dwynwen the Welsh Patron Saint of lovers.
The legend dates back to the 5th century and believed Dwynwen a princess and daughter of the Welsh King Brychan, fell in love with a different man to the one she was betrothed to.
She lived unmarried as a recluse at the church on the island until her death in 465AD, where you can still visit the ruins.
TikTok user Heykeyt who often posts travel videos shared her trip to Traeth Llanddwyn, which was liked more than 103,000 times on TikTok.
People on the social media site loved the beach with many saying they thought it was one of the best in the UK.
One person wrote: “I’m so glad this came up on my page as no one outside of Wales KNOWS about Wales.”
Another person said: “North Wales just built different.”
A third agreed: “I found it by accident on holiday and genuinely thought nobody knew it.”
If you don’t fancy heading to Wales, the UK has some other amazing beaches.
Blackpool Sands in Devon was listed as the best in the UK by Conde Nast Traveller and even has its own music festival in the summer.
Gorleston-on-Sea, Norfolk, was voted one of the best beaches in the UK in the TripAdvisor Travellers’ Choice Awards 2023.
And one UK beach even has its own wild ponies.