Time Out named Traeth Llanddwyn (Newborough Beach) in Anglesey the best beach in the UK in 2026, and it is also a top pick for autumn visits. The travel experts highlighted its unique surroundings, describing the location as a "true dreamscape."
A Welsh beach with views of Eryri
The long, sandy beach sits in the southwest of Anglesey and offers views of Eryri National Park's peaks in the distance. Time Out noted its remote position and long 3.5-mile stretch of sand, saying it "rarely feels crowded."
At low tide, visitors can reach Llanddwyn Island, Wales' official 'Island of Love'. The island is home to a lighthouse and the 16th-century church of St Dwynwen, the Welsh patron saint of lovers. Wild ponies graze the sand dunes and help preserve the landscape.
Praise for autumn scenery
Outdoor experts Millets also named the beach one of the four best in Wales to visit in autumn, citing its "beautiful" scenery. Part of the beach's appeal is its remote location, with limited public transport options, so visitors likely need a car.
Visitors have praised the beach for its serenity and natural beauty. One TripAdvisor user wrote: "Lovely large beach and Woodlands to explore." Another shared: "When I got onto the beach, I could not believe the beauty." A third said: "Absolutely gorgeous forest and beach! It felt like we were on a different planet. Haven't been anywhere like that before."
Top ten UK beaches
On Time Out's list of the best UK beaches for 2026, Newborough Beach came first, ahead of Cuckmere Haven in Sussex in second place and Blackpool Sands in third. The rest of the top ten includes Camusdarach Beach in Scotland, Weymouth Beach in Dorset, Watergate Bay in Cornwall, Kynance Cove in Cornwall, Alnmouth Beach in Northumberland, Mwnt in Ceredigion and Camber Sands in Sussex.
