The travel and luggage experts at Bounce compiled a list of the UK’s most popular beaches according to social media, by analysing the number of TikTok views each location has on the platform, to reveal the top UK beaches to visit this summer! Cornwall comes out on top, home to 3 of the best UK beaches, according to this new social media study.
You can view the full study here: https://usebounce.com/blog/beloved-beaches
Most beloved beaches in the UK on TikTok
Rank | Beach | Location | Country | TikTok views |
1 | Brighton Beach | Brighton | England | 83,400,000 |
2 | Weymouth Beach | Weymouth | England | 64,700,000 |
3 | Kynance Cove | Mount’s Bay | England | 8,500,000 |
4 | Fistral Beach | Newquay | England | 6,900,000 |
5 | Skegness Beach | Boston | England | 6,500,000 |
6 | Seagrove Beach | Isle of Wight | England | 5,800,000 |
7 | Rhossili Bay | Gower Coast | Wales | 5,500,000 |
8 | Scarborough Beach | Scarborough | England | 3,900,000 |
9 | Achmelvich Bay | Ullapool | Scotland | 3,500,000 |
10 | Sennen Cove | Penzance | England | 2,500,000 |
With over 83.4 million TikTok views it’s no wonder that Brighton Beach takes the crown as the UK’s best beach. TikTok videos of Brighton Beach showcase the area’s diverse culinary scene, where travellers can visit a range of eateries and bars while visiting the waterfront.

Weymouth Beach comes in second, known for its sandy shores and family atmosphere. With a staggering 64.7 million views on TikTok, families can enjoy live entertainment from puppet shows to musical performances, while taking in the stunning Cornish ocean views or having a go at surfing.
Kynance Cove also deserves a shout-out coming in 3rd, with 8.5 million views dedicated to videos tagging the Cornish landscapes. This location is the first of 3 Cornish summer spots which reached the top 10. This viral TikTok destination is often called one of the most beautiful places in Cornwall.