‘Unspoilt’ beach named one of the best in the UK could soon disappear
A UK beach was recently named one of the best in the country – but might not be around for long.
Covhithe Beach is a wild beach in Suffolk, meaning you won’t see many tourists.
It was recently named one of the best under-the-radar beaches in the UK by both The Times and The Telegraph.
They raved about it being the “best kept secret” of Suffolk.
The way to get to the beach is a single footpath, so don’t expect to see any cars.
However, the view is worth it with a quiet stretch of soft sand surrounded by cliffs.
There is also usually a number of pieces of driftwood left scattered around as well as old trees in the sand.
However, despite being named one of the prettiest, it also suffers from the highest rate of erosion in the UK.
Attempts have been made to reduce the speed of the erosion, although it is likely the beach will disappear in the next 100 years.
Some experts fear it could be gone as soon as 2040.
Despite this previous tourists have raved about it.
One wrote: “If you want a beach off the beaten track in Suffolk this is it”.
Another called it a “beautiful secluded gem of a beach.”
A third wrote: “One of the best unspoilt beaches around.”
“You think you are the only person left on earth when sitting here in the sunshine.”
However, it is advised to stay away from the cliffs due to the erosion,
If you can’t make it to Suffolk, there are a number of other hidden beaches in the UK to investigate.
In Kent, there is Palm Bay which is away from the main Margate Sands.
Instead, it has the Walpole Bay Lido – the largest of it’s kind in the country – as well as a stretch of sand that mainly locals visit.
How to stay safe in hot weather
The UK Health Security Agency advised you follow these tips to reduce your risk of dehydration, heat exhaustion and heatstroke:
- Keep out of the sun at the hottest time of the day, between 11am and 3pm
- If you are going to do a physical activity like exercising or walking the dog, plan to do these during times of the day when it is cooler such as the morning or evening
- Keep your home cool by closing windows and curtains in rooms that face the sun
- If you go outside, cover up with light clothing, a hat and sunglasses and slather on sun cream
- Drink plenty of fluids but limit booze
- Know the symptoms of heat exhaustion and heatstroke and what to do if you or someone else has them
- Check on family, friends and neighbours who may be at higher risk of becoming unwell, and if you are at higher risk, ask them to do the same for you
Source: UKHSA
Worbarrow Bay in Dorset is also rather secluded, being a 20 minute journey you can only make by foot.
And here’s a hidden cove in Dartmouth that only locals know about.
