Kitesurfing in the United Kingdom

The United Kingdom has ten kitesurfing spots on Kitemap, from beginner-friendly flat water to wave spots for experts. Browse them all below.

1. 

   Rhosneigr

   AngleseyIntermediateMedium water

   Rhosneigr, on the west coast of Anglesey in North Wales, is the country's best-known kite spot. Its two sandy bays work in south-westerly through westerly winds, offering a mix of chop, small waves and flatter water inside, with a friendly local scene centred on the village.

   Works in: SW, W, S
2. 

   Troon

   AyrshireIntermediateMedium water

   Troon South Beach is one of Scotland's most popular kite spots, an easily accessible sandy beach on the Ayrshire coast with views over to Arran. South-westerly winds blow cross-onshore, and the gently shelving beach gives plenty of room at all tides.

   Works in: SW, W, NW
3. 

   Westward Ho!

   DevonIntermediateWave water

   Westward Ho! is North Devon's main kite beach, a long sandy stretch that picks up plenty of Atlantic swell. Westerly winds blow cross-onshore over the waves, and the flat sand at low tide gives easy launching. A good spot to progress into wave riding.

   Works in: W, SW, NW
4. 

   Poole Harbour

   DorsetBeginnerFlat water

   Poole Harbour is a huge natural harbour with shallow, flat water that makes it one of the most beginner-friendly kite spots in the UK. The main kite area off Whitley Lake is standing depth over a large area, and it works in a wide range of wind directions.

   Works in: SW, W, NE
5. 

   Portland Harbour

   DorsetBeginnerFlat water

   Portland Harbour, beside Weymouth on the Jurassic Coast, is one of the UK's best flat-water venues. The harbour walls shelter the water from swell, so south-westerly winds deliver smooth conditions that are ideal for learning, freestyle and speed. Home to a very active kite community and the national sailing academy.

   Works in: SW, W, SE
6. 

   Camber Sands

   East SussexIntermediateMedium water

   Camber Sands is one of the south coast of England's most popular kite beaches, a huge stretch of sand and dunes near Rye. It works best in south-westerly winds and offers flat water at low tide with chop and small waves as the tide pushes in. Busy on windy weekends, with designated kite zones in summer.

   Works in: SW, S, SE
7. 

   Hayling Island

   HampshireIntermediateMedium water

   Hayling Island is one of the UK's classic kitesurfing venues, with a long shingle-backed beach facing the Solent. South-westerly winds deliver reliable cross-onshore conditions, and the sandbars at low tide create flatter water inside. A strong local scene and several schools make it a great all-round spot.

   Works in: SW, S, SE
8. 

   Tiree - Gott Bay

   Inner HebridesIntermediateMedium water

   Gott Bay is the biggest beach on Tiree, the Hebridean island famous as one of the windiest places in the UK. The huge crescent of sand offers flat water inside and swell further out, and with beaches facing every direction, Tiree always has a spot that works. A true wind-sports pilgrimage destination.

   Works in: SW, S, NE
9. 

   Hunstanton

   NorfolkIntermediateMedium water

   Hunstanton, on the north-west corner of Norfolk, faces west over The Wash, making it one of the few east coast beaches that works in westerly winds. Low tide reveals a huge expanse of firm sand and shallow water, giving lots of space and forgiving conditions.

   Works in: W, NW, SW
10. 

    Lancing Beach

    West SussexIntermediateMedium water

    Lancing, near Worthing on the Sussex coast, is a well-established kite spot with a wide beach that opens out at low tide. The prevailing south-westerly gives cross-onshore wind, with lagoon-like flat water behind the sandbars on a dropping tide and chop at high water.

    Works in: SW, S