A woman and a man with a baby carrier looking out over the Jurassic Coast from Golden Cap in Dorset, on a summer's day — Views of the Jurassic Coast from Golden Cap, Dorset | © National Trust Images/John Miller

Coast and beaches

We care for more than 890 miles of coastline. Plan your next coastal adventure and visit a soft, sandy beach or rugged, windswept cliff.

Two adults and a child rockpooling at Wembury

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Best beaches for rock pools

Rock-pooling is a great way to get closer to nature. Discover the best places with rock pools to find sea animals like starfish, crabs and anemones at the beaches and coasts we care for.

The red and white striped tower of Souter Lighthouse and surrounding white buildings in sunshine against a clear blue sky

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Best lighthouses

Discover some of the lighthouses in our care: places of science experiments, world-firsts and medieval warning systems.

Skimming stones on the beach at Robin Hood's Bay, North Yorkshire

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‘50 things to do before you’re 11¾’ activities to do at the beach

Try out the ‘50 things to do before you’re 11¾’ activities children can enjoy by the sea, from paddling or swimming, to catching crabs and skimming stones.

Two people, one a wheelchair user, on a coastal path on a sunny day

Top coastal walks

Explore some of the UK's most famous natural landmarks on a coastal walk. With a variety of walking trails offering clifftop views, golden sands and local wildlife, there's a walk for everyone.