Dorset bay among UK's best hidden beaches to avoid crowds
While you are likely to avoid many people at these places, they might also not be the most convenient to reach.
Josh Williams, Founder of Simply Sea Views, said: 'Coastal over-tourism is a real issue, so we're seeing travellers actively seek quieter, more meaningful experiences.
"These hidden gems are for those who want to experience a calm coastal retreat without having to travel hundreds of miles overseas to do so.
"The UK offers some stunning locations for holidaymakers to enjoy, and when the sun is shining, it is difficult to beat the naturally beautiful locations along our British coastline.'
Why is Mupe Bay among the UK's best hidden beaches?
Mupe Bay is quite close to a far more popular spot in Lulworth Cove, but has some restrictions in getting to it
To access the beach, you'll need to cross Ministry of Defence land at Lulworth Range, so you'll need to check it's actually open.
You can check firing times on the Government website here, but if the red flags are not flying on a weekend, you can use the paths.
It is recommended to stick to these paths and not touch anything on the way.
In terms of further instructions, the Beach Guide adds: "To get to Mupe Bay involves a some degree of walking and a bit of a climb/scrabble down the cliff path.
"Perhaps the most direct route is to park up by the church in Lulworth village, but you can walk around the coast from Lulworth Cove (around 2 miles)."
Discussing Mupe Bay, Simply Sea Views wrote: "Hidden behind military ranges and open only on select days, Mupe Bay lies beyond the famous Lulworth Cove.
"When the red flags are down, a rugged path reveals a dramatic cove where limestone cliffs and sea stacks meet crashing shoreline.
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"It's a proper adventure to get there, but one that rewards you with silence, and some of the Jurassic Coast's most striking scenery."
According to the Beach Guide, the beach is mainly rocks and shingle at high tide, but an expanse of sand is revealed at low tide.
It adds: "Low water also uncovers Mupe Ledge, a flat rocky area that is full of rockpools."
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