Beaches

Location and the Beach This is the best sandy beach available for naturist use in north Cornwall. Sandy beach and clear water, though surf can be heavy and rough. Steep sand dunes behind. Naturists use the far north end of the beach A delightful open beach but rather too dangerous for swimming as the sea is rough and there are rip tides. The lifeguards are at the southern end only. The northern end is also used by surfers (but the sea is rough and only suitable for really experienced s

Location and the Beach Petitor Beach is situated on the north side of Torquay, about 2 miles from the town centre, near St Marychurch. Mainly pebbles, with some sand and large rocks. Directions By Car Take the B3199 from Torquay town on the Babbacombe Road, which will take you to the St Marychurch area. When you have passed through St Marychurch turn RIGHT at the small island into Petitor Road and with Torquay Golf Club on your left, drive to the end of Petitor Road, where yo

Near the village of Porthmeor.

Rocky beach between St Ives and St Just on the South West Coast Path.

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 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 '

Polgaver Beach, Carlyon Bay The foreshore at Polgaver is still being used by some naturists pending redevelpoment of the area.

Location and the Beach The naturist part has grown over the years. A very accessible beach about 3/4 mile long and of golden fine shingle (or tiny pebbles). Backed by picturesque cliffs and fauna ablaze with colour in the spring. The beach has beautiful views up and down the coast. Directions By Car Travel south from Dartmouth on the picturesque A379 for 6.5 miles through the villages of Stoke Fleming and Strete, continuing down the long hill to sea level. At this point turn

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

Location and the Beach QuinetiQ own the beach above mean high water and although they have not designated that as a Naturist beach, the beach continues to be very well used by Naturists. It's always worth checking with the http://www.eastneybeach.org.uk website for the most up to date information. Beach Facilities None, but there are toilets and other facilities in the textile caravan site. However it is unlikely that these are available to those who are not camping at the site. P

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

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 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 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 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

A popular beach in South Wales. Access is either via Monknash or an emergency access ladder in the cliff. The part of the beach normally used by naturists is the rocky bit (flat rocks) at the north-western end, nearest Wick. It is not recommended to access it by the ladder fixed to the cliff at the Wick end, but people do.  It is preferable to go via Monknash, parking in the farmer's field car park, then walking down the lane, through the Cwm and over the pebble beach, turning right at the

Location and the Beach Whichever way you go, it's a long walk to get to Marros. The beach is about 2 miles long, stretching from Telpyn Point at the western end to Ragwen point at the eastern end, and is a mostly sandy beach backed by a storm bank of pebbles with boulder clay behind. There are occasional dog walkers and other users but it is reported that generally naturist use of the beach is without problems. Be careful to check the tides and ensure that you do not get cut off!

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 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

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.

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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

Location and the Beach Pembrey beach is several miles long and is a very wide, flat sandy beach. Even at high tide there is probably 10 meters of sandy beach between the water and the dunes so you will not be cut off at high tide. If the tide is out then the sand 50 meters or more from the dunes seems to be significantly firmer, which makes walking easier. You may use the beach for a naturist walk or just for a day lying on the beach. How far you can walk varies greatly with the day of

Location and the Beach The Gower was the first place in Britain to be declared an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, and it’s not hard to see why. To the north of the peninsula, at Whiteford Burrows, there are more than 2 miles of secluded sands backed by a nature reserve. Owned by the National Trust and leased to the Countryside Council for Wales, this lovely bay is surprisingly deserted. It’s a fair walk to the remote parts of the beach traditionally used by discreet naturists. Strong cu

Placeholder until we have information A huge stretch of sand, a very popular beach with families and surfers. It is possible that naturists use the northern end, but this needs to be verified.