‘The coast is vast and the skies overwhelming’: readers’ choose their favourite UK coastlines

Our tipsters revel in stretches of coast from Shetland to Cornwall offering wilderness, history and nostalgia

For low-tide loveliness, the coastline between Alnmouth and Cresswell in Northumberland takes some beating. With the tide out the beaches and skies are overwhelming, especially on a sunny day. The coast is vast, so if you like solitude you’ll find it here. You have the bonus of a wander into the beautiful village of Warkworth and the small town of Amble. Access to public transport in this area is pretty good too, considering its remoteness.
Barry Peaden