23-07-2025
'Prettiest' UK beach no one knows about with stunning sea arches and added bonus
The UK has some of the world's best beaches to visit and if you're after the 'prettiest' UK beach, this one is ideal for summer holidays - and it's dog friendly all year round
One of the 'prettiest beaches' in the UK makes for a perfect summer getaway, where you can feel sand between your toes whilst gazing out at breathtaking azure waters - and it welcomes dogs all year round.
It's been hailed as one of the most tranquil coastlines to explore and sits tucked between other magnificent beaches, meaning the wider region can 'accommodate countless visitors' whilst some areas stay peaceful even during busy periods.
Immaculate golden sands, ideal for youngsters and grown-ups alike, await at one of the Gower Peninsula's most spectacular coves, positioned along Wales' southern coastline.
A mere 45-minute journey from Swansea city centre, the crescent-shaped Blue Pool Bay nestles between two other remarkable beaches, Rhossili and Broughton. The bay also boasts an enormous rock pool that becomes accessible during high tide, offering this charming stretch of coast a distinctive draw for holidaymakers.
Travel blogger Oh What A Knight wrote about the location: "The main feature and attraction of the bay is a large natural circular rock pool at the western end of the beach.", reports the Express.
"At 15ft wide and 8ft deep it's the perfect natural swimming pool and even deep enough to jump into from the rocks above."
Nevertheless, anyone thinking of taking the plunge should exercise caution as the massive natural rock pool can sometimes fill with sand and become 'shallower than usual', making it essential to check both depth and tidal conditions beforehand. The rock pool sits at the water's edge and becomes filled as the tide rolls in, whilst Blue Pool Bay beach itself only emerges during low tide.
The Oh What A Knight blog also noted that the beach itself is 'only accessible around two hours either side of low tide'.
Tide timings vary each day - so ensure you verify the tide schedule before your visit, though the beach's 'remoteness and lack of access make this one of the quietest beaches on the Peninsula', the blogger noted.
The Beach Guide outlined the secluded cove location: "Blue Pool Bay is one of the Gower Peninsula's prettiest bays and also one of the quietest.
"This is thanks to the fact it can only be reached on foot from Broughton just under a mile away.
"It also helps that the little bay lies between the vast expanses of Rhossili and Broughton beaches which can soak up any number of visitors.
"The bay at Blue Pool is like a rocky bite out of the coastline which has been filled by a stretch of pristine golden sand.
"The name of the beach comes from a supersized rock pool (about 15ft across) on the eastern side of the bay.
"The Blue Pool was once said to be bottomless, although this is not the case, it is up to 8 metres deep at high tide.
"This makes it popular for diving / tombstoning - although this is never without risk.
"On occasion the Blue Pool can fill with sand and therefore be much shallower than usual. It is therefore important to check the depth before diving in or tombstoning."
