Beaches

Location and the Beach Brian Craigie writes to tell us about Crakaig Beach, Loth, Sutherland, Scotland. He says, "I have always had warm and happy memories of holidays in Scotland, particularly in Sutherland where the beaches are stunning, so when I first heard about a possible naturist beach in Sutherland, I decided to find out more about it. The landowner is Michael Dudgeon, and he has declared part of the beach as naturist. While not a naturist himself, Michael is keen to permit nat

This beach is a hidden gem beside the Moray Coast Trail. It offers a challenging walk and an even more challenging scramble down so you will need a head for heights! Park in the east beach car park in Hopeman and walk east on the Moray Coast Trail for approximately 30 mins, up onto the cliffs and past a quarry to a bay with a fulmar carving above. Follow the path round to LHS and down two rocky steps before doubling back to left and down the vague path hugging the cliff to the beach. This b

This is a large expanse of beach, mostly large pebbles. It is best for a quick rest and dip while walking/cycling along the Moray Coast Trail between Lossiemouth and Kingston. Park in forest car park near Arthur’s Bridge. Walk N/NE to reach beach. Anywhere east of here is suitable as it is not visible from path. Alternatively, park in Lossiemouth, cross the bridge to the East Beach and walk until you feel comfortable – this is likely to be over 20 mins. Information provided for gu

Park in main forest car park and walk 1-2km (10-20 mins brisk walking) west, or until you feel comfortable. If you plan to linger, it is best to walk to the two large sand dunes (one high and one wide) as the coastal path is inland at this point. People do occasionally walk/cycle past but they are generally not phased by naked people. Information provided for guidance only. All activity at your own risk.

Park in East beach car park and walk east for 5 minutes or until you feel comfortable. Local people can often be seen skinny dipping around here. Watch out for concrete blocks if they are covered up at high tide. Information provided for guidance only. All activity at your own risk.

This involves a 5km walk or bike ride to reach this amazing beach which is usually deserted. Park in main Culbin Forest car park (signposted from A96) and walk NE to Buckie Loch (map in car park, 5km, approx 1 hour walking). Anywhere along the beach is suitable but people do pop out at Buckie Loch itself and avoid swimming to close to entrance to Finhorn Bay (currents, sandbanks and seals). It is also possible to get a ferry from Findhorn village, but make sure you walk far enough along bey

Location and the Beach A large expansive sandy beach, stretching for miles, with extensive dunes behind. Directions By Car North of Aberdeen on the A90 road. Park at the Balmedie Country Park car park (NJ973175) Access to the beach and Naturism Access to the beach is via a 2 mile walk down to beach to an area behind firing range.  If the Black Dog firing range is not in use it is possible to park there and walk through to the beach. Additional Information

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Location and the Beach Private access. Leave Lower Largo village travelling East when you see the single cottage on the right turn down the track until you get to the car park.walk to the beach and turn east , the naturist section is in the middle at the old salmon nets. This is strictly private but so long as the car is left sensibly and there is no mess and litter no one minds. The water is very shallow for along way out and so is very safe for children. But check locally for ti

Location and the Beach Unofficial Beach Park at car park with toilets on bend in road 1/4 mile east of Aberlady, cross the wooden bridge into nature reserve, after half a mile path forks, go to left towards beach, when you get to beach turn right towards headland, nudists are usually in the second half of beach. It is quite open, you can usually go down to the water's edge nude and have a swim. Additional Information Last updated: 26 Jun 19

Location and the Beach I have attached a link as this little gem of a beach can be difficult to find. http://www.visitcowal.co.uk/ostel-bay-kilbride-bay-beach-walk-argyll.html This beautiful beach is normally very quiet and the local police are aware that on occasion naturists may use it and have no objection. On a hot, sunny day it can become busy but even when there have been children and dog walkers on the beach my husband and I have had no one complain or show any concern abou

Location and the Beach Blissful seclusion, endless soft sands and fabulous views make Ross Back Sands a lovely place to relax. It’s not an official beach but there is enough space to allow respectful bare bathing, with dunes and sandy hollows for privacy. Even on a sunny weekend there may only be a few visitors. The beach its self is quite clean and is made up of hard sand near the sea, soft sand in the middle, then the dunes with plenty of hollows to keep any wind at bay. Holy Is

Location and the Beach   Ardeer beach is a sandy beach which stretches for about 2 miles with a high seawall behind. The Naturist beach starts at the Burns Memorial Mural (picture on the wall) and stretches all the way down to the rocks at the entrance to Irvine Harbour. There is no access to the beach from the Irvine side so everybody has to approach from the Stevenston side to gain access to the beach. Directions By Car To get to the beach from t

Location and the Beach Surprisingly, this away-from-it-all nude beach near the southern tip of Arran enjoys official status as a naturist area. Palm trees outside the nearby pub attest to the favourable effect of the Gulf stream. The views across Kilbrannon Sound to Kintyre are delightful. Look out for seals basking just offshore. Don’t expect to find lots of other visitors, dressed or undressed, at this remote haven: you may well have the beach to yourself. The beach is of fine sand,

The Beach The beach is vast. I believe that naturists tend to congregate near the second stream (just south of the bridge mentioned above) Directions Use postcode NE61 5EG for Druridge Village then drive until you reach a sharp right bend in the road with a left turn into the National Trust parking area (free of charge). Park at the far end then either walk through the dunes, turning left on the beach, or follow the bridleway from the car park until you get to a bridge and a “beac

Information   South Gare is an area of reclaimed land and breakwater on the southern side of the mouth of the  River Tees in Redcar, England.  South Gare and Coatham Sands are a site of special scientific interest. The dunes on the eastern flank are protected by three slag banks close to the breakwater, known as the 'German Charlies' that are partly exposed at low tide. The name was applied after a First World War incident involving a German ship that ran aground. On the inner side of

Location and the Beach Cayton Bay (North end) known as Johnny Flintons Harbour. Beach Facilities Facilities are available at the Car Park. Directions Go south from Scarborough centre on A165 (Bridlington road) about 2 miles to sign for Cayton Village on the right. Continue for about 200m to Pay Car Park on the left. From the Car Park take the steep path down the cliff to the beach. On the beach turn left (North West) and walk to the far end of the beach, past the WW II '

Location  Haverigg beach is found at the mouth of the Duddon Estuary and has views over the Lake District fells. OS grid ref. SD 1599 7833 BeachThe shingle beach gives way to a vast expanse of sand, heading out towards the Irish sea. There are large sand dunes, covered in sharp sea-grasses. The long beach is clean and has, in the past, been awarded Blue Flag status. The beach is tidal so is best visited at low tide. When the tide is out, visitors can walk along the beach to S

Location A sandy beach located around 3 miles north of Barrow-in-Furness.  great views of the beautiful Duddon Estuary and the Lake Fells beyond. Also known as Sandscale Haws / Roanhead. The Beach A sandy beach with a big tidal range exposes huge sandy flats but also causes strong currents making it unsuitable for swimming. The beach here is an important nature reserve which is home to numerous rare plants and insects along with an estimated 15% of the UK's natte

Directions  Follow A165, south from Bridlington Town centre for 2.5 miles to sign on left for Fraisthorpe Beach. Follow metalled single lane track to the beach. Parking is available at Auburn Farm, there is a charge to park - Fraisthorpe Beach car park For those of you with Satnavs, the postcode is YO15 3QU The traditional naturist stretch of Fraisthorpe Beach is to the south of Fraisthorpe Beach Car Park, so turn right as you walk on to the beach, from the car park and walked dow

Location A few miles down the coast from Blackpool beach, a quieter, vast array of ,traditional beachscape, pathways cut through the dunes,  Beach Vast Sandy Beach, with dunes and sea access, accessed via pathways cut out of the dunes.  No formal lifeguards on duty. Directions  Follow the 'South Shore' signs to Blackpool from the M55 passing the airport, on reaching the seafront turn left. Drive South for one mile passing the 'New Thursby' care home on the beach side of

Location and the Beach This is not a traditional 'official naturist' beach, but has been popular with naturists for decades. A beautiful, fine sandy beach. The setting is stunning, backed by a large forest (look out for the red squirrels) and with sweeping views across the mountains of Snowdonia and the Llŷn Peninsula. Directions For Malltraeth Bay, from the Newborough Warren car park go on to the beach and walk west (right facing the sea) for three quarters of a mile to the isthm

The Beach Holkham, on the north coast of Norfolk, is one of the best sandy beaches in the country and has long had a naturist section towards its western end. It's a very gently shelving beach so the sea goes out a long way and there's plenty of room for everybody. There was a period in 2013 where we lost the official use of this beach although it was regained after much work by BN. The official naturist area is below the high-tide line. The beach is best if you choose a day when low t

The Beach Morfa Dyffryn is one of the best naturist beaches in the UK. It's situated on the Welsh coast between Barmouth and Harlech. It is a two hour drive from Chester and the West Midlands, and a three hour drive from Manchester, Liverpool or Gloucester. If you are driving then make sure you have a full tank because towns such as Barmouth and many of the villages do not have garages for refuelling. (The only garage in the vicinity is in Dyffryn Ardudwy which is just north of the turn off

Location and the Beach This is a nice gentle walk (2.75 mile) from  Winterton pay car park TG 49727 19952  to Horsey TG 47314 23337 .  Lat 52.751007  long 1.6632614 Enter the village of Winterton at the fork in the coast road by the church keep straight past the shop and chip shop  till you can go no further the car park is on left. From the car park walk north along the dunes or beach. On most days once 1/4 mile clear of the car park you can walk naked. Be alert for the following