The Black Country's closest beaches - perfect for a day trip in the sunshine

There will be plenty of time to enjoy the sun as highs of 23C are anticipated for much of the West Midlands, but with Spring in full swing and light sunny nights starting to show, some might be plotting their next day on the beach, and there are plenty to choose from within driving distance to the Black Country. 

So whether it's a weekend break, day trip or week away, here are a selection of beaches that locals can make the most of the next time an urge but dip in the ocean appears. 

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1. Wallasey Beach - 77.7 miles away. 

It takes one hour and 54 minutes to get to Wallasey Beach from Wolverhampton by car, or two hours and 16 minutes by public transport. 

2.  Prestatyn Beach  - 90 miles away. 

It takes two hours and 11 minutes to get to Prestatyn Beach by car, or two hours and seven minutes by public transport. 

3. Rhyl Beach - 94 miles away.

It takes two hours and 11 minutes to get to Rhyl Beach by car from Wolverhampton, or two hours and 28 minutes by public transport. 

4. Kinmel Bay - 94 miles away.

It takes two hours and 10 minutes to get to Kinmel Bay by car from Wolverhampton, or one hour and 53 minutes by public transport. 

 5. Formby Beach - 97 miles away.

It takes two hours 12 minutes to get Formby Beach by car from Wolverhampton, or two hours and 40 minutes by public transport.

6. Abergele Beach (Pensarn) - 95 miles away.

It takes two hours and seven minutes to get to Abergele Beach from Wolverhampton, or two hours by public transport. 

7. Borth Beach - 95 miles away.

It takes two hours and 22 minutes to get to Borth Beach from Bridgnorth by car, or three hours and 27 minutes by public transport.

8. Aberdyfi Beach - 99 miles away.

It takes two hours and 29 minutes to get to Aberdyfi Beach from Wolverhampton by car, or two hours and 33 minutes by public transport. 

9.Weston Super Mare Beach - 100 miles away. 

Weston Super Mare Beach takes one hour and 50 minutes to get to Halesowen by car, or three hours and 21 minutes by public transport. 

10. Fairbourne Beach - 97 miles away.

Fairbourne Beach is a two hour and 24 minute drive away from Wolverhampton, or three hours and 10 minutes by public transport.