UK seaside town that’s better to visit in winter has Northern Lights, white sand beaches and dolphins offshore
A SEASIDE town in the UK with two sandy beaches is one of the best to visit during the winter instead of the summer.
While most Brits flock to the coast in the summer, Lossiemouth on the north east coast of Scotland may have holidaymakers rethinking their choice of winter hols.
Located in Moray in Scotland, Lossiemouth is often called the “Jewel of Moray Firth” because of its rich natural beauty.
The Scottish seaside town is a popular winter holiday destination with Brits because the chance to see the Northern Lights increases.
Originally an important fishing town, Lossiemouth has become a popular winter holiday destination among Brits.
The Scottish town has two sandy beaches that both have white sand.
Its East Beach has large stretches of white sand is home to one of the only surf schools that’s north of Aberdeen.
Despite being cut off from the public for several years, visitors can once again access East Beach now a new bridge has opened linking the beach to the town.
The beach has been praised by visitors on TripAdvisor, with one person writing: “Great long sandy beach with dunes and lots to explore.
“We drove past while visiting and simply had to stop and take a picture before coming back for an evening walk”.
Another added: “A beautiful clean beach with pure white sand”.
Meanwhile, West Beach is much more wild with rock pools, cliffs and caves.
The best time to visit West Beach is when the tide is low because beach-goers can walk across the flat sand to Covesea Lighthouse.
Because of its coastal location, Lossiemouth is also a good place for watersports, particularly surfing.
Another top activity in the area is dolphin spotting.
While holidaymakers can book themselves onto boat tours, visitors have also been said to spot dolphins from the shore.
Burghead, which is located between Lossiemouth and Findhorn, is one of the best landside spots for dolphin spotting.
Lossiemouth is also one of the best places in the UK to see the Northern Lights.
The car park at West Beach is a popular spot for holidaymakers who are hunting for the Aurora Borealis.
Other attractions in the town include the Fisheries Museum, which is home to scale models of fishing boats.
Lossiemouth is a 70-minute drive from Inverness and a three-and-a-half-hour drive from Dundee.
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Folkestone, Kent
With views of France on a clear day, the Harbour Arm is ideal for some hand-crafted goods and amazing food.
Otherwise there is the multicoloured high street with independent shops and restaurants.
Just remember beach shoes as the main beach is stony.
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Mousehole, Cornwall
The chocolate-box sandy bay has weathered fishing boats, pokey cafes and airy art galleries where you can shop some seaside-inspired works.
For the best wild sea views alongside some homemade grub, Rock Pool Cafe is a must, found on top of the cliff (make sure to order the ‘make it yourself’ hot chocolate).
Expect some hilly walks but the coastal views are worth it.
Sophie Swietochowski, Assistant Travel Editor
Cleethorpes, North East Lincolnshire
The quirky little community art project Cleethorpes is only accessible on a spit of sand when the tide is out.
It’s made up of driftwood, flags and mementoes from those who have visited.
It was sadly destroyed in a fire in 2023 but locals are now working on rebuilding it.
Lisa Minot, Head of Travel
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