Cumbria Beaches

Whether you’re planning a staycation or a day trip with the kids. Use our coastal holiday guide to discover beautiful Cumbria beaches.

Find your favourite Cumbria Beaches.

The stunning coastal scenery and historic ports make the beaches in Cumbria the perfect holiday destination for nature lovers and walkers. The Cumbrian coast is famous for its bird life and offers a great opportinty to see a wide range of birds.

Full List of Cumbria Beaches

With its contrasting landscapes, from vast sandy beaches to towering cliffs, and its blend of natural wonders, industrial heritage, and rich history, the Cumbria coastline offers a truly captivating and diverse experience for visitors and locals alike. See our full list of beaches in Cumbria in alphabetical order.

Allonby Beach

Allonby beach in the seaside village is just North of Maryport Beach on the Solway coast.

Arnside Beach

The natural surroundings and sandy Arnside Beach make it a favourite destination for walkers and nature lovers.

Askam Beach

Askam Beach with stunning panoramic views across the estuary to Duddon Sands.

Bardsea Beach

Scenic Bardsea Beach on the Furness Peninsula boasts excellent views of the Lancashire coast.

Baycliff Beach

Baycliff Beach on the Cumbria coast is a lovely unspoilt stretch of coast, ideal for nature lovers or walking the coastal path.

Beckfoot Beach

Beckfoot Beach, situated along the Cumbria coast, is a wide expanse of flat sand that is great for a bracing coastal walk.

Biggar Bank Beach

Biggar Bank is an award winning pebble and sand beach on the west coast of Walney…

Bowness-on-Solway

The small pretty village of Bowness on Solway, is part of the Solway Coast Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.

Canal Foot Beach Beach

Canal Foot Beach is located in the village of Canal Foot, Cumbria, on the Leven estuary.

Cardurnock Beach

Cardurnock beach is a wonderful place to get away from the crowds and take a long walk.

Chapel Island Beach

Tiny Chapel Island in Cumbria is a small rocky outcrop located in the Leven Estuary of Morecambe Bay.

Drigg Beach

Drigg Beach is a wide sandy beach backed by dunes which are designated Sites of Special Scientific Interest.

Duddon Sands

Duddon Sands just next to Haverigg on the beautiful Duddon Estuary estuary area is designated as a…

Earnse Bay Beach

Earnse Bay is one of Barrow’s most popular beaches and can get very busy during the summertime.

Eskmeals Beach

Eskmeals Beach is situated along the Cumbria coast near the village of Eskmeals, next to the Duddon Estuary.

Far Arnside Beach

Far Arnside Beach boasts stunning views over Morecambe Bay, with the picturesque backdrop of the Lake District.

Fleswick Bay

Fleswick Bay just a mile North of St Bees, is part of the ‘Coast to Coast walk’.

Flimby Beach

Flimby Beach is not on the traditional tourist path because of its industrial backdrop, however it is…

Grange Over Sands

Visit Grange Over Sands This beach looks across Morecambe Bay.

Haverigg Beach

Haverigg is a small seaside village resort on the Cumbrian coast with an award winning beach.

Humphrey Head Beach

Humphrey Head is a striking limestone promontory that juts out into Morecambe Bay.

Kents Bank Beach

Kents Bank Beach, located in Cumbria on the edge of Morecambe Bay, is a tranquil destination known for its natural beauty.

Maryport Beach

Maryport Beach is in a small seaside town, where the River Ellon meets the Solway Firth.

Newbiggin Beach

Newbiggin Beach in the South Lakeland district, is a small village with nearby campsite.

Piel Island

Piel Island reached by the causeway from Rampside, with amazing views of Morecambe Bay.

Port Carlisle

Port Carlise on the Cumbria is a wide sandy beach backed by a green grassy area.

Rampside Beach

Rampside Beach just to the south-east of Barrow is popular for water sports and boating.

Ravenglass Beach

Visit Ravenglass Beach. The tiny Cumbrian Village of Ravenglass famous for being where the mountains of the Lake District National…

Ravenstown Beach

The beach close to Ravenstown is ideal for getting away from the crowds and enjoying a long coastal walk.

Roanhead Beach

Roanhead is a picturesque sandy beach cloaked by grassy sand dunes, just three miles north of Barrow-in-Furness.

Roa Island

Roa Island lies at the southernmost point of the Furness Peninsula.

Saltcoats Beach

Saltcoats Beach is a small beach with nearby campsite on the Ravenglass estuary.

Seascale Beach

Sandy Seascale Beach runs for miles with spectacular views across the sea to the Isle of Man.

Silecroft Beach

Silecroft beach in Cumbria is a long sand and pebble beach on the edge of the Lake District National Park.

Silloth West Beach

Silloth West Beach once a bustling Victorian spa resort, is famous for its views looking out to sea.

Skinburness Beach

Skinburness Beach just north of Silloth is a quiet holiday resort popular with nature lovers.

St Bees Beach

Often named as one of the best beaches in Cumbria, the popular holiday resort of St Bees is home to a mile-long rural sandy beach.

Whitbeck Beach

Whitbeck beach is a great place to get away from the crowds.

Whitehaven Beach

Whitehaven, on the Cumbria coast, has sandy beaches to the North and South of the Docks.

Workington Beach

Workington has a small beach near the mouth of the river and Workington dock areas.

Sandy Beaches and Seaside Towns

The Cumbria coastline is its vast and pristine sandy beaches. Stretches like Seascale, Haverigg, and Allonby boast miles of golden sands, perfect for walking, beachcombing, and enjoying the sea views. Punctuated by dramatic cliffs and headlands, such as the red sandstone cliffs of St Bees, which rise majestically above the sea.

Rich Industrial Heritage

Cumbria’s coastline has a rich industrial heritage, with former mining towns like Whitehaven and Millom serving as reminders of the region’s coal and iron ore mining past. Attractions like the Millom Heritage and Arts Centre and The Rum Story in Whitehaven celebrate this history.

Despite its industrial past, the Cumbria coastline is home to several nature reserves and areas of ecological significance, such as the RSPB reserves at Hodbarrow Lagoon and St Bees Head. These reserves support a diverse array of bird species, including terns, oystercatchers, and redshanks, showcasing the region’s natural beauty.

COASTAL EVENTS

Coastal events in Cumbria for your diary

Coastal events and seaside festivals taking place throughout the year.

Regattas
Seafood Festivals
Carnivals

What’s On

Common Questions

St Bees and Whitehaven are popular seaside towns in Cumbria, that often make the ‘top 10’ lists.

Skinburness, Siloth and Allonby Beach are all within an hours drive from the city of Carlise.

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Explore the miles of coastline with popular seaside destinations, coastal walks and water sports. Find more beaches in the northeast coast of England, covering the counties of Lancashire and Merseyside. Stop off at a beach for the day or walk or cycle the coastal trails.

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