A little-known Pembrokeshire beach has beaten off stiff competition to be named one of the best in the UK.
Musselwick Sands has been ranked the 13th best beach to drive to.
The study by car leasing company, Nationwide Vehicle Contracts, has revealed the top beaches in the UK to drive to for a getaway this summer.
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Musselwick Sands, which is a relatively unknown beach, received a five-star rating. You can park at the beach for as little as £5 for a day, and can even take your dog along with you.
The researchers say: "Once you have finished exploring the expanse of golden sands, hop back into your car to explore the town of Milford Haven which is 9.3 miles away.
"This sandy slice of heaven scored 204 points out of 300 in the best beach index."
The Beach Guide explains that the beach is located close to Marloes village on the southern edge of St Brides Bay. Backed by the high cliffs of Wooltack Point and Nab Head the north-facing beach "is relatively sheltered from the prevailing winds".
Access to Musselwick Sands requires a 10-minute walk across fields and a rather steep descent via steps cut into the cliffside. It also recommends that beachgoers check the tide times before visiting.
The guide says: "It is worth noting that there is only one way on and off the beach so check the tides before straying to far along the beach."
Out of all the beaches analysed, the study found that Whitley Bay in North Tyneside is the best beach to drive to in the UK scoring 241 out of 300 on the index.
They say this beach is the perfect spot to park up by as the area has one 11 car parks to choose from nearby, for as low as £3 for a day. Dogs are allowed on the sands north of Panama gardens, whilst elsewhere on the beach there are restrictions from May to September.
Scotland's St Andrews Beach East in Fife is the second best beach in the UK to drive to, scoring an index score of 239 out of 300.
They say the beaches' free parking, quick access to the town of St Andrews and lowest petrol prices out of all the regions makes it the ideal day trip location to drive to.
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