The nation’s favourite coastal locations have been named – with St Ives, Robin Hood’s Bay and Padstow among the most popular places to head to for a scenic holiday break
St Ives, Robin Hood’s Bay and Padstow are among the UK’s most cherished spots, boasting awe-inspiring vistas. A survey of 2,000 adults revealed that other beloved coastal locations include the South Downs’ expansive 100-mile stretch of picturesque views and Weymouth’s Georgian seafront.
The top 30 list also featured Pembrokeshire’s limestone cliff haven Lydstep, Devon’s yachting hotspot Salcombe and Berwick, a charming seaside town in the North East. The study, conducted by Haven, discovered that when holidaying in the UK, eight out of 10 people consider accommodation with a sea view important, with 35 percent said it was essential when going away.
Simon Palethorpe, CEO at Haven, commented: “You don’t need to go far from home to get picture postcard views and scenery.
“Our parks are on some of Britain’s most stunning beaches and coastlines making them a great base for exploring the local area and enjoying the seaside.
“There’s nothing better than starting and ending your day with a sunrise and sunset view over the sea – even more so when it’s on home soil. Brits are still so surprised by the breathtaking coastline we have in the UK.”
The research also found eight in ten people consider a coastal location important when holidaying in the UK, with holidaymakers willing to travel an average of 159 miles from home for a seaside break.
Furthermore, 85 percent would be prepared to pay extra for such a view, with the maximum amount spent to secure a coastal view in the UK exceeding £550 for two people.
The willingness to pay a premium for a sea view was primarily driven by the sense of relaxation and escapism it provides, with results showing being by the coast is beneficial for both mental and physical health.
Data from the OnePoll.com also revealed that over two thirds believe that coastal views in the UK can easily compete with those found overseas.
Top 30 UK coastal views, according to Brits:
- St Ives, Cornwall
- Robin Hood’s Bay, North Yorkshire
- Padstow, Cornwall
- Portree, Isle of Skye
- Tenby, Pembrokeshire
- Poole, Dorset
- Ilfracombe, North Devon
- Portmeirion, Gwynedd
- Shanklin, Isle of Wight
- South Downs
- Salcombe, Devon
- Weymouth, Dorset
- Brighton, East Sussex
- Llandudno, Conwy
- Bournemouth, Dorset
- Hayle, Cornwall
- Filey, North Yorkshire
- Porthmadog, Gwynedd
- Southwold, Suffolk
- Lydstep, Pembrokeshire
- Stromness, Orkney
- Berwick, North East
- Great Yarmouth beach
- Lochinver, Sutherland
- Tynemouth, Tyne & Wear
- Hastings, East Sussex
- Whitstable, Kent
- Plockton, Ross and Cromarty
- Aberystwyth, Ceredigion
- Pwhelli, Gwynedd