Beaches

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 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 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

One of the most popular naturist beaches in Cornwall. This beautiful cove nestles at the foot of a spectacular cliff. A golden bay with bright blue water awaits anyone who makes the tricky scramble down. Location The beach is located on the South coast in West Cornwall, between Penzance and Lands End. The closest villages are Porthcurno and Treen Access and Parking The beach can be accessed by walking in from either Treen or Porthcurno. If you’re coming by car, there is

Location and the Beach Overlooking Southampton Water. Mainly shingle with patches of sand. Directions Car parking is available on the coast at Hill Head. Last update: 03 May 20

Location and the Beach A mixture of shingle, small pebbles and rock pools. A spectacular and tranquil setting with a potential naturist part stretching a long way if you fancy a good walk, however, there is a small textile area in the middle where the coast path meets the beach. Due to the location it is never crowded, though seems to have a regular following. Directions There are two ways of approaching - the flat way with a long trek along the beach - park in Sidmouth, turn left

The Beach The UK's most popular naturist beach has official approval from the National Trust, which owns the bay. The naturist part of the long sandy beach is about 1km long and is well signposted. There is a useful map showing the location of the naturist area and access routes on the National Trust webpages for Studland: https://nt.global.ssl.fastly.net/binaries/content/assets/website/national/regions/dorset/places/studland-bay/pdf/studland-bay-map.pdf  You can get there by catching the chain

Do not use Sillery Sands as it is too dangerous! This entry in being retained in the directory to act as a warning. You might find reference to Sillery Sands in other Internet databases, or even a recommendation to use it. This entry is retained as a warning and to set the record straight. Report October 2015 of massive cliff falls onto the beach. Report March 2018 of further massive cliff falls onto the beach, plus the steps to the beach have been destroyed. May 2019 Steps have w

Location and the Beach Kenfig Beach – (Also known locally as “Sker Beach” – a reference to the rocky point at the southern end.) Kenfig Beach is approx 2.5 miles long and comprises in the main of golden sand backed by a pebble bank and extensive sand dunes. The beach is within the Kenfig National Nature Reserve. The beach runs almost north-south with usual access (and hence families and textiles) at south end. Access is possible at many points but the car park at the Nature Reserv

Location and the Beach Probably the most public naturist beach in Devon and certainly one of the easiest to reach. Backed by red sandstone cliffs, it is a beautiful setting. A very popular naturist beach, so if you want to avoid the crowds, walk further down the beach. The beach consists of large pebbles which bank steeply into the sea. These are not easy to walk on and uncomfortable, so good footwear and maybe some form of cushioning/air bed to lay on is a good idea. Very small pocket

Location and the Beach An idyllic little beach. accessed by a steep pathway, with rocks, sand and shingle, and freshwater streams running down the cliff. Although technically an unofficial beach, the local council recognise, and accept it's status as a naturist haven. Directions From the car park at Combe Martin take the pathway towards Little Hangman. After passing a resting place, resembling a bus shelter, and through a gateway, when you can see the beach below,  bear off t

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

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

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

Directions Drive into St Osyth village and take the minor road south to Hutleys caravan park. At the sea wall, pay the car park fee. In the past you could then drive along the dirt rough beach track for about a mile to this official beach. Alas the winter of 2003 was harsher than other years and the middle part of this track is now unsuitable for cars. Reasonably fit people can still walk to the naturist section, but you will need to plan ahead. Our recommendation is to walk along about an

Location and the Beach A lovely beach, great to run around, and in and out of the pools. Recognised by the locals as a naturist beach and due to the high cliff behind, not too overlooked from the top footpath. Directions From Bare Britain: drive south out of Crackington Haven (heading to Trevigue, which is signposted on the right as you leave Crackington Haven village). After a mile there is a National Trust parking space on the left, about 150 metres after passing the Trevigue 18

Location and the Beach Saunton Sands is a three mile long expanse of sandy beach facing due west and cut off to the south by the combined estuaries of the rivers Taw and Torridge. Behind the beach is a large area of sand dunes - Braunton Burrows - which are home to a golf course, a nature reserve and Ministry of Defence training areas ( marked "Danger Area" on O.S.maps). The last of these features are unlikely to be a problem at holiday times - but further information my be available from t

The naturist beach lies to the east of the main town beach and can be reached by following the road through Leysdown and for about 1.5 km beyond. It becomes a track (watch out for potholes) and sweeps away from the sea wall and back again in a U-shaped loop. Where it rejoins the sea wall there is a small parking area on each side, Mile End gate. Park here and continue eastwards on foot past some old wooden chalets. The naturist beach begins after 100m and extends for 250m. The beach is of sand a

Nearest postcode is BN24 6PX and here's a link to a relevant Google map if you are able to use it https://www.google.com/maps/place/Normans+Bay,+Pevensey/@50.8276382,0.2657587,11z/data=!4m5!3m4!1s0x47df0d433b3dc2a9:0xfb53113b985896fe!8m2!3d50.8260599!4d0.3943801               

The Beach A quiet, gently sloping, sandy beach on the East Kent coast. At high tide swimming is excellent in shallow water (warmed by the sand if high tide is in the afternoon), sometimes accompanied by inquisitive seals At low tide it is a very long walk out to the water and even longer to get more than ankle deep. There is some vegetation and undulation to give shelter on a breezy day however, there is no shade and no facilities anywhere near the beach. A fenced off Nature Reser

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.

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

Direction: Off the SW Coastal Path, midway between Swanpool and Maenporth. From Swanpool Beach car park, turn right, cross the road and take the SWCP on the left. Follow path up slope for a few hundred metres, the is a Home Guard war memorial on the right and the track to the beach is 50 paces beyond that on the left. It's not much of a path and not marked,  gravel for the first bit but soon becomes mud. This winds down through vegetation for some way, just keep going till eventually get to beac

Bow Beach or Vault Beach in Gorran Haven   Location The beach is located on the South Coast of Cornwall - about 20 km West of Falmouth. The closest village is Gorran Haven which is about 1km North of the beach Access and Parking The easiest access to the beach is from Gorran Haven where there is a public car park. From the village, head South on the Coast Path for around 1 km around Maenease Point. Where the Coast Path heads inland (and uphill!) follow a path to your l