And one of these northern locations has just been named the ‘best hidden beach’ in the UK. It’s just you and your thoughts on Warkworth beach (Picture: Fi Jack)Combining sandy beach, tracks and lanes, it starts at the golf club, takes you through the dunes and then on to the beach. For those with furry friends in tow, Warkworth beach is dog-friendly with no seasonal restrictions. Warkworth CastleWarkworth Castle is a short walk from the beach (Picture: Getty Images)You can’t visit Warkworth beach or village without heading to its medieval castle. • Runswick Bay, North Yorkshire: As The Times’ 2020 Beach of the Year, explore the sandy beach, red-roofed hillside cottages, and fossil-hunting spots.