The UK's top-rated beach is a remote gem 'boasting white sands and blue-green waters' - top 10 list

Luskentyre Beach in Harris came first according to the research by QR Code Generator, which found all of the top three beaches located in Scotland.

The experts said: "This beach boasts white sands and blue-green waters, and was named one of the UK’s best beaches in the Tripadvisor Travellers’ Choice Awards. It is found on the west coast of South Harris in the Outer Hebrides."

UK's top-rated beaches (% of 5-star reviews)

1. Luskentyre Beach, Scotland – 93.79%
2. Scarista Beach, Scotland – 90.5%
3. Camusdarach Beach, Scotland – 88.54%
4. Marloes Sands Beach, Wales – 88.51%
5. Sandwood Bay Beach, Scotland – 88.1%
6. Embleton Bay, England – 88.05%
7. Ross Back Sands Beach, England – 87.65%
8. St Aidan Beach, England – 86.77%
9. Rhossili Bay, Wales – 86.69%
10. Steve's Beach, England – 86.43%

Marloes Sands Beach in Wales was ranked at number four and performed the best outside of Scotland. The experts said: "This beach has dramatic coastal scenery and vast golden sands, surrounded by wildlife and ancient history. It is located southwest of the village of Marloes and looks out onto Skokholm Island."

This was followed by another Scottish hotspot - Sandwood Bay in Sutherland - which is not only beautiful but a quieter option for those looking to avoid the crowds.

The research said: "Sandwood Bay in Sutherland, Scotland, came fifth with 88.1 per cent of reviews (185 out of 210) rating it five stars. It is a natural bay with a remote, picturesque beach on the far northwest coast of mainland Scotland.

"Visitors will find a mile of golden sands and dunes, with rocky cliffs and a giant sea stack to complete the stunning vistas."

For England, Embleton Bay was the highest on the list, sitting in sixth place. It still has an impressive number of five-star reviews, with 88.05 per cent of people on Tripadvisor giving it that rating.

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Other beaches in the top 10 include Ross Back Sands Beach and St Aidan Beach in Northumberland, Rhossili Bay in Gower, and Steve's Beach on the Isle of Wight.

CEO of QR Code Generator Marc Porcar commented: "England can proudly claim four of the 10 best-rated UK beaches. From soft, white sands to dramatic cliffside views, these extraordinary beaches have earned their high Tripadvisor ratings.

“These beaches are more remote than usual seaside towns that are overrun during the summer months. They offer visitors a quieter, more picturesque experience that is truly breathtaking.”