Tips From The Team | Secret Spots For Your Next Summer Adventure

The UK coastline stretches over 11000 miles, which is actually more than the coast of both France & Spain combined! So it's no surprise that there's a serious supply of secluded spots almost anywhere you go, it's just a case of being in the know when it comes to finding the best ones... 

With beauty, there often comes a price, one thing you can almost always guarantee is that access to a lot of the best spots isn't always the easiest. You will also need to factor in other things like the tide which quite literally eats up a lot of beaches once it rises. So we’ll also include an access rating alongside our spots. 

In this blog, I've got a few secret spots I've personally discovered over the years and then also a couple of suggestions some of our customers gave us over on Instagram, so if you get a chance to visit them before we do, let us know how you get on! 

Anyway, on to the spots. 

Grebe Beach, Cornwall 

So this is a bit of a ‘locals’ beach if you’re from the Falmouth area down in Cornwall. It’s located on the Lizard peninsula, which in itself has an endless supply of incredible spots to explore. Most people tend to head straight for Lands End or Newquay, so anywhere on the peninsula is usually a great option if you want to avoid the crowds. 

Best bits

My favourite thing about the spot is the contrast between the woodland area and the river. Even though it’s technically still sea water, because it’s on a river, it’s also a great spot for wobble free paddleboarding. You can even cruise up to the local pub just 10-minutes away.

Accessibility

We’d give this about a 3 out of 5 (5 being easy) in terms of difficulty, there is a relatively steep path that takes around 5 minutes to get down, there isn’t any climbing involved so if you take it easy, it should be fine for most. 

Dollar Cove, Cornwall 

I couldn’t not include this one, partly because the name is about as cool as it gets for a cove, but mostly because it’s also one of the best places I’ve visited so far in Cornwall. Not only were we gifted perfect surf when we visited, but the scenery is from another world. 

Best bits 

Aside from being mostly free from people, you’ve got tonnes of lovely little coves to explore all along this stretch of beach. It’s also west facing, so you’ll get the best of the sunset.

Accessibility

This one gets a 5/5 - you can park right over the road and then it’s just a short walk over. 

Fairlight Glen, East Sussex

Moving up the coast from Cornwall, this is a local one to us at WiDEYE (you might remember it from a previous blog post). If you’re London based, it’s also probably the most secluded beach you can find within a two hour drive.

Best bits

The walk down is probably one of the highlights, as it takes you through a wild woodland with a river intertwining between the path down to the beach. You will have the place mostly to yourself, aside from the occasional naturist (it’s also a nudist beach). 

Accessibility

Probably a 2 out of 5, the trek down isn’t the easiest and some parts require a bit of climbing. However, if you get the tides right, you can actually walk along from pett level, so it’s not completely off the cards if you’re not up to the trail. 

From the WiDEYE community…

Now I haven’t been to these places personally, but i have done some research for you all and our lovely customers who sent them in, hold them close to their hearts, so I’m definitely going to be checking them out when I get the chance! 

Inverbervie, Scotland 

For starters, we’ve been given good word that the Bakery here is worth a visit alone! 

The best bits

The town itself is right by the sea, and from a quick little tour on Google Maps, it looks to me like a really authentic feeling Scottish town that’s unspoilt and has some really beautiful beaches with a backdrop of luscious green hills. 

Accessibility

You can park right on the beachfront for some super easy access, so it gets a 5/5. 

Allum Bay, North Devon 

Not to be confused with 'Alum Bay' on the Isle of Wight, this place is one of thousands of tiny little secret coves dotted all around the UK coastline. I haven't been here myself but I have good word it's not a place you want to miss. 

The best bits

This one seems well suited to the more adventurous beach-goer. A  difficult descent takes you down to a secluded cove which you will likely have to yourself even on the sunniest of Summer days. It looks like the type of of place you can go to completely disconnect and feel like you’re on another planet. 

Accessibility

As mentioned, this one is a little tricky to get to, with a steep descent, we’re not sure exactly how to rate it but we’d say it’s best to approach with caution. 

My WiDEYE travel essentials

Of course, as with any adventure, there are a couple of WiDEYE essentials you always want to have with you, here are mine! 

For washing at the end of the day

My go-to is the Mediterranean Butter Soap, i find it’s really moisturising, plus it has a really uplifting/spicy scent that you can't not love.

 

To rehydrate dry skin`

In the evenings, if I’ve been spending a lot of time in the sun I always draw for the Sun & Wind Balm, which contains sea-buckthorn amongst a few other incredibly hydrating ingredients. 

To save yourself from potential sun/wind burns

I think it’s safe to say that you should always carry some form of Aloe Vera with you, i’m a big fan of our rehab gel, which is also packed with Seaweed extract. A real life saver if you get a bit slack with suncream.

For muscle recovery

A few bath bombs never go amiss on holiday, I like to bring a little selection from our muscle management range to help with any aches and pains.

 

Have any places you'd like to share with us? Pop us an email to sam@wideye.co.uk and we may feature it in our next blog.