Fabulous views, ferry rides and tucked-away beaches: readers' favourite UK coast walks

Fabulous views, ferry rides and tucked-away beaches: readers’ favourite UK coast walks Readers have shared their favorite UK coastal walks, detailing diverse experiences from tidal islands and dramatic cliffs to accessible promenades and industrial landscapes. These walks offer varied attractions including wildlife spotting, historical sites, and opportunities for relaxation and local cuisine. The recommendations span locations from Anglesey and Pembrokeshire to East Yorkshire and the Highlands, emphasizing natural beauty and unique local charm.

• The Anglesey Coastal Path offers tidal island walks with sea and mountain views, suitable for families.
• Portpatrick in Dumfries and Galloway provides coastal paths with wildflowers, cliffs, and views of Ireland, plus forest bathing options.
• The Hornsea walk in East Yorkshire is accessible, featuring ramps and wheelchair-friendly paths with viewpoints for seals and birds.
• Teesside’s South Gare offers industrial horizons, dunes, wind turbines, and birdlife, with a lemon top ice-cream reward.
• The Isle of Man’s southern coastal walk includes dramatic cliffs, sea caves, secluded beaches, and views of the Calf of Man and Northern Ireland.
• Pembrokeshire’s coastal path offers sandstone cliffs, crashing waves, wildflowers, and medieval castles, with sections from Manorbier to Tenby highlighted.
• The Portishead to Clevedon path along the Bristol Channel is tranquil, with narrow trails, open meadows, and minimal passingers.
• Southend-on-Sea’s walk starts in Leigh-on-Sea, offering a mix of mudflats, fishing boats, and a Victorian promenade with views of the Thames estuary.
• South Devon’s South West Coast Path section from Hope Cove to Torcross features fabulous views, beaches, ferry rides, and opportunities for swimming and camping.
• A Highlands walk from Cromarty offers woodland paths, WWII pillboxes, spectacular views, and is a prime spot for dolphin spotting.