IF you prefer the soft sand under your feet on a beach then you’re in luck as there is a new one in the UK.
Birling Gap beach, near Eastbourne, has turned from a pebble beach into a sandy beach overnight.
Birling Gap has changed from a pebble to a sandy beachCredit: Alamy
The beach is now full of sand after the UK stormsCredit: EDDIE MITCHELL.
The extreme weather caused by the storms sweeping the UK is thought to be behind the unusual change.
Along with sand being pulled in my the storms, it was believed the rocks on the beach were then pulled out to sea.
The explained: “The action of strong waves during storms and high tides can reveal sandy patches on the beach, which are usually covered by flint pebbles at other times of the year.
“This year has seen a higher than usual amount of sand appearing.
Locals have raved about their ‘new’ beach.
Local Mary Sievwright told the BBC the beach was now “beautiful”.
She added: “It would have been great fun when I was a kid because we all had to scramble over pebbles the whole time.
“Whereas [now] you’ve got loads of nice places to put your towel down and sit with your family.”
Another local said; “I’ve never seen sand there – and I have lived here for nearly 29 years!”
However, don’t expect it to be for good as it was “not a regular occurrence”.
A National Trust spokesperson said which the beach was “known for seasonal changes,” this is unlikely to last so people should “enjoy it while they can”.
Beachgoers are currently advised to stay away from the beach after two families were rescued, following access steps were damage to the steps caused by a cliff gall.
The National Trust currently states: “There is no beach access until further notice.”
A number of beaches in the UK face being lost for good due to erosion.
in beach defences in a bid to preserve the sands.
Holderness Coast in East Riding of Yorkshire, is currently , losing up to 12 metres a year.
And here is a
The beach is temporarily closed due to damage to the stepsCredit: Alamy
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