Great British beach activities: 10 best coastal runs

For spectacular views

The Isle of Barra, Outer Hebrides

The Hebridean island of Barra is widely regarded as one of the most beautiful in the world. What's not so well known is that it plays host to the annual Barrathon, a half-marathon, and its sister races - a fun run and a junior fun run. Space is limited, but if you miss out, you can just take yourself to Barra and sample its heavenly running terrain anyway (www.barrathon.org.uk; www.barraaccommodation.co.uk).