Bamburgh

The 31-mile section between Amble and Bamburgh in Northumberland forms part of what will be the longest managed coastal walking route in the world.

Northumberland sand artist Claire Eason created the image in celebration of the Queen's jubilee but as the sea washed it away she said it was more of a goodbye.

It received the maximum of five stars for its beaches, seafront, peace and quiet, scenery and value for money.