A survey of UK beaches has found that 63% have 'excellent' bathing water. Jill Brown sent this image of Chesil Beach near Burton Bradstock, Dorset.

This picture of Hollicombe Beach, near Torquay, was taken on August bank holiday by Simon Burfield.

Marion Webster took this picture during an Easter visit to the island of Barra in the Western Isles, Scotland.

Three aspiring surfers strike a pose at Sennen Beach in Cornwall. Sent in by Judith Moore from Nottinghamshire.

Mark Kelly and friends enjoying a sunny day out at Porthtowan, Cornwall.

Carradale Bay on Scotland's Kintyre Peninsula is a hidden gem with a mile of gently sloping sand, says Gary Sutherland.

Eric O'Brien sent this photograph of Alnmouth in Northumberland.

Cromer Beach, Norfolk, is a "wonderful place" says Ian Bridgwood.

A picture of Oxwich Bay on the Gower Peninsula, South Wales. Sent in by Oliver Bell.

Lynda Battersby: "The end of a perfect day. Marazion, West Cornwall." Send your pictures to yourpics@bbc.co.uk