Nude Beaches

England

East of England

Essex

St. Osyth Beach

St. Osyth Beach
St. Osyth Beach is a huge beach that begins at the pinpointed parking lot and extends west and then north, ending as a peninsula jutting into the estuary of the River Colne. The entire length of the beach is backed by a marshy area, except the area immediately next to parking. Beginning one mile west of the parking area, a stretch of St. Osyth Beach is officially designated for naturist use. This beach was once one of England's more popular nude beaches, but attendance has dropped over the past decade since access is not as convenient as it once was. Prior to 2004, there was a road about a mile in length that ran along the beach from the pinpointed parking lot all the way to the designated nude area, making it possible to park and be naked on the beach within minutes. That road has been closed for some years due to erosion, and part of the road washed away altogether in 2004.
As you walk west from the parking lot, you can follow the old road for about 100 yards until it disappears. After that, you'll be walking along a rocky section of the beach that contains the rubble of the old road for about 1/3 mile, then you'll reach the section of the road that is still in tact. With 1/2 mile to go, you can either follow the road or the beach. The washed-out section now makes it necessary to mind the tides since walking across this section is more difficult at high tide.
Despite the long walk now required, the beach is still well attended. Some visitors pitch tents and camp out in the dunes behind the beach.
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city, county, region, country  St. Osyth (Clacton-on-Sea), Essex, East of England, England
There are 4 placemarks related to this site.

This placemark pertains to St. Osyth Beach.

This pinpointed roundabout, at coordinates 51.8043, 1.1480 (Map It), is St. John's Roundabout at the north end of Clacton-on-Sea. A133, B1027 and B1441 intersect here. Approaching Clacton-on-Sea from the north via A133, this is the first major junction you will reach.
From here, follow B1027 west toward the village of St. Osyth. After 2.5 miles, at the east end of St. Osyth, turn left onto Clacton Road and follow it southwest through the village for 2/3 mile to a four-way intersection.
Turn left onto Spring Road, which soon becomes Beach Road. Follow this road south for 2.2 miles to the very end at the beach, then turn left into a large seaside pay parking lot. As you reach the end of Beach Road near the parking lot, you will pass through a vast complex of several caravan parks.
This placemark pertains to St. Osyth Beach.

Hutleys Caravan Park
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This placemark pertains to St. Osyth Beach.

Norfolk

Winterton Dunes / Horsey Beach

Winterton Dunes
Nudity occurs with some discretion in the area between Winterton and Horsey. You can approach from either end, either on the beach or the path that runs behind the dunes.
The distance between the two pinpointed parking areas is 3.3 miles (i.e., by foot along the beach). The southern parking is beachside parking at Winterton. The northern parking, which is close to the beach but not directly on it, is called Horsey Gap, and "gap" refers to the break in the dunes straight ahead from the parking lot that allows vehicular access to the beach (for official vehicles, presumably; you can't drive there yourself). There are three other such gaps (all pinpointed with blue flags) between Horsey and Winterton (not counting Horsey Gap itself), the these gaps are useful landmarks for finding your way. The northern of these is 3/4 mile south of Horsey Gap. The southern gap is 1.3 miles north of Winterton parking. There is also a gap between these two, roughly halfway between the two parking lots, but it appears to be in a state of disuse.
The nude area can be very broadly defined as the area between the northern and southern of the pinpointed gaps. In other words, regardless of where you park, you should walk until you reach a gap before disrobing. However, since attendance here is light, it may still be difficult to determine whether you are there yet, but the "there" in this case is very spread out. Most nude sunbathing occurs in the dunes, out of view of occasional passersby on the beach.
While nudity on the open beach is far less common than nudity in the dunes, it does sometimes occur. However, nudists on the open beach are advised to cover up when textiles approach. Seals are a common sight on this beach, and Horsey Gap is a popular seal viewing area.
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city, county, region, country  Winterton-on-Sea (Great Yarmouth), Norfolk, East of England, England
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This placemark pertains to Winterton Dunes.

Horsey Gap parking lot
This placemark pertains to Winterton Dunes.

This is the first gap in the sand dunes if you approach from Winteron. It is 1.3 miles north of Winterton parking.
This placemark pertains to Winterton Dunes.

This is the first gap in the sand dunes if you approach from Horsey. It is 3/4 miles south of Horsey Gap parking.

This gap in the sand dunes (a crossing for authorized vehicles) appears to be is disuse.

To get directions to this point, go to Google Maps, click Get Directions, choose your departure and make your destination:
Winterton-on-Sea, Great Yarmouth, UK
Winterton-on-Sea (usually just called Winterton) is a seaside village within the post town of Great Yarmouth. The village is located along B1159, about 8 miles north of Great Yarmouth. This placemark is pinpointed where B1159 makes a 90-degree turn, in front of the impressive village church.
To park in Winterton:
At this pinpointed bend in B1159, turn east onto Black Street (a right turn if approaching from Great Yarmouth). Black Street soon becomes Beach Road, and after 1/2 mile this road ends at a pay parking lot next to the beach.
To park in Horsey:
From the church at Winterton, go north (toward Sea Palling) on B1159 for 3.6 miles to the tiny hamlet of Horsey, which is just past a prominent roadside windmill. B1159 makes two 90-degree curves in quick succession in Horsey. Continue 1/2 mile past the second of these curves, and B1159 will curve sharply yet again (to the left). At this point, continue straight ahead onto the 1/3-mile-long drive that leads to the Horsey Gap parking lot.

Horsey Windmill

Winterton Dunes

Holkham Hall Beach

Holkham Hall Beach
Holkham Hall Beach is a long beach that is continuous with the beach of Wells-Next-the-Sea. This beach is owned by the Holkham Hall Estate but open to public use, and the estate has designated the western end of the beach for naturist use. Holkham Hall Beach is generally regarded as the premier nude beach of East England, having ample dunes and beautiful sandy expanses. From the beginning of the nude area, where there is a small and easy-to-miss sign announcing naturist use, the beach continues west for the better part of two miles before ending at an inlet, and there are no points of access from the west end. Nudists thus have ample room for long walks. There seems to be a lot of nude sunbathing in the dunes even through there are signs asking visitors to use only the open beach. The beach is occasionally patrolled by an estate warden. This beach gets some family attendance, and gay men populate the farther reaches.
Beach parking is about 1.3 miles north of Holkham Hall Estate house, which is a popular tourist attraction. If you backtrack along Lady Ann's Road and keep going straight across A149, you'll reach the estate house.
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city, county, region, country  Holkham (Wells-Next-the-Sea), Norfolk, East of England, England
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This placemark pertains to Holkham Hall Beach.

Go through the gate that ends the long parking lot and after just a few paces you will reach a point where walking paths fork off from either side of the road. Take the path to your left. At this point, you will begin walking along a flat, easy, broad trail through the coastal forest, heading northwest.
After just over 1/2 mile, you'll see a boardwalk leading off to your right. Follow this boardwalk a few hundred yards to the open beach, then turn left. Continue west, either on the beach or on the path at the edge of the dunes, about 1/3 miles farther. The start of the nude area is marked by a small, rather inconspicuous sign near the edge of the dunes. The total walk from the parking lot takes at least 20 minutes.
This placemark pertains to Holkham Hall Beach.

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Wells-Next-the-Sea, UK
Wells-Next-the-Sea is a small seaside town located about 35 miles northwest of Norwich (via A1067, a short stretch of A148 at Fakenham, then B1105). A149 is the east-west route through town.
Starting in Wells-Next-the-Sea, follow A148 west (toward Burnham Overy Staithe) about 2 miles to Holkham, then turn right onto Lady Ann's Road at the only crossroads in Holkham.
Lady Ann's Road goes north for 1/2 mile, and the gate at the end of the road is your access to the beach. There is pull-in parking on both sides of the road near its north end, and a parking fee is charged.
This placemark pertains to Holkham Hall Beach.

Holkham Hall Estate house
website

Suffolk

Corton Sands (Gunton Sands)

Corton Sands
A short section of the beach at Corton Sands is visited by naturists. Just across the street from parking at Dip Farm, a short, broad, slightly downhill path cuts through the woods to the beach. At the beach, turn left and walk north about 150 yards and you'll reach the start of the naturist area, which extends north and ends a bit before the caravan park that overlooks the beach. The naturist area is at most 200 yards long and is roughly indicated by the red line. Attendance is mostly male, with the north end toward the caravan park being a popular gay gathering place. Common complaints include the gender imbalance, that naturists are cordoned into a small area and that the naturist section, which is generally lacking in sand, is not the best stretch of beach in the area. Nonetheless, there are often a few dozen bare bodies here.
This short span used to be officially designated for naturism, with signs at both ends clearly indicating the boundaries. However, the official sanction was withdrawn by local authorities effective November of 2009, for reasons apparently related to an excess of indiscreet behavior. It seems that this beach was still used by naturist in 2010. Read the nuff.org.uk page about this beach (linked below) for the latest available information.
city, county, region, country  Corton (Lowestoft), Suffolk, East of England, England

Pleasurewood Hills amusement park
This placemark pertains to Corton Sands.

old entrance to Pleasurewood Hills Theme Park (now barricaded)
This placemark pertains to Corton Sands.

Dip Farm Pitch & Putt (golf course)
This placemark pertains to Corton Sands.

Dip Farm parking

This pinpointed roundabout along A12, at coordinates 52.5027, 1.7328 (Map It), is located about 2.5 miles north of Lowestoft and about 7.5 miles south of Great Yarmouth. A12 and A1117 intersect at this roundbout, and the road to Pleasurewood Hills amusement park also leaves from here.
From here, go north (toward Great Yarmouth) on A12 for 0.4 mile, then turn right onto B1385 (Corton Long Lane) toward Corton.
Follow B1385 east for 3/4 mile to a "T" junction.
Turn right. You are still on B1385. Go south 1/2 mile to the first driveway on the right and turn. Shortly you will reach a parking lot for Dip Farm Pitch & Putt (a golf course).
Cross B1385 from the north end of the parking lot, where a well-defined path of just over 100 yards in length leads gently downhill to the beach.
Notes: Most beachgoers apparently park at Dip Farm, but we are not sure if this is technically permitted. There is also limited streetside parking along B1385. The driveway toward Dip Farm parking is also the old entrance to Pleasurewood Hills, which is now barricaded.

Azure Seas Caravan Park
website

Corton Sands

North East England

Northumberland

Druridge Bay Beach

Druridge Beach
As the time this is being written, this beach is in a state of naturist limbo. The beach between the two flag placemarks (i.e., the two that are pinpointed directly on the beach) is a stretch of about 1/2 mile of private land wedged between public land on either end. The northern half of this private stretch (roughly indicated by the red line) has been visited by nudists for years, with a sort of informal nod from the landowner, who didn't mind nudists but stopped short of allowing signage to be erected, perhaps not wanting to draw undue attention. Unfortunately, indiscreet activity has apparently prompted the police to butt in, asking the owner to disallow use of the beach altogether, which the owner apparently agreed to. To the best of our understanding, the police seem to have authority to order people off the beach. (We presume it is still acceptable to stroll through near the water line.) We don't know the frequency or consistency of this enforcement. A few nudists still visit, often sunning discreetly in the dunes rather that out in the open. If you wish to take your chances and visit this beach, we recommend that you cover up if you see textiles, and don't be naked outside of the traditional nude area, which begins about 1/3 mile north of where you park. A drainage tunnel is a prominent landmark that marks the north end of the traditional nude area.
city, county, region, country  Widdrington (Morpeth), Northumberland, North East England, England

approximate boundary line of National Trust land (to the south) and private property (to the north)
This placemark pertains to Druridge Beach.

approximate boundary line of private property (to the south) and Northumberland Coast Country Park land (to the north), near the drainage tunnel
This placemark pertains to Druridge Beach.

This placemark pertains to Druridge Beach.

To get directions to this point, go to Google Maps, click Get Directions, choose your departure and make your destination:
Widdrington, Morpeth, UK
Widdrington is a tiny village within the post town of Morpeth. This village is located along A1068, about 25 miles north of Newcastle Upon Tyne, 8.5 miles northeast of Morpeth and 5.5 miles south of Amble.
From the only roundabout in Widdrington, head east toward the coast. The road is unnamed. After 1.5 miles, just past two 90-degree bends of the road in quick succession, you will pass by a cluster of farm buildings (all on your left). Maps label this as Druridge Bay. Just beyond the buildings, the road makes yet another 90-degree bend (to the right/south). At this point, turn left onto a side road and follow it north. Continue 2/3 mile until you reach the dead end and park.

gate

From the pinpointed parking area at the dead end of the access road, there are two ways to approach the nude area. The simplest way is to go to the beach (there is a short access trail at the end of the road), turn left and go north about 1/3 mile.
An alternate approach is drawn by the green line. Follow the path that is a straight-ahead continuation of the access road. As you walk north, you will see a paved farm road coming in from your left and curving northward. At about 300 yards from your starting point, the trail almost merges with the farm road. There is a gate here. Go though the gate, then turn right onto the farm road. You are still going north.
Follow the road north for 0.4 mile, at which point you will approach a gate across the road straight ahead of you. At this point, there is another gate to your right. Go through the gate that is on your right.
At this point, you are heading toward the beach, and there is a fence on your left-hand side. (A portion of this fence is roughly drawn by the orange line.) Follow this fence until you reach a low-point where you can cross it, then continue down through the depression in the dunes and you will arrive directly on the north end of the nude beach.

Druridge Beach

Ross Backs Sands

Ross Back Sands
Ross Back Sands is arguably the northernmost nude beach in England—"arguably" because nudist attendance is so low that it straddles the line of "established nude beach" and "potential nude beach." The beach extends over two miles and is quite beautiful, with a large area of sand and extensive dunes. However, the beach is tucked away in a rather remote and relatively unpopulated part of England. Furthermore, a walk of one mile is required to reach the beach from the only access point at Ross, and there is no parking to accommodate substantial crowds. Therefore, this beach remains an undiscovered jewel. On warm days there may just a dozen or so textiles on the beach, and they tend to stay close to the end of the access trail. Go away from the access trail and you are likely to have vast expanses to yourself. Most visitors who want to strip seem to go north. Even on the warmest weekends, there will likely be at most half a dozen bare bathers dispersed on the beach (and warm in this part of England is about 70°F, or 21°C). Despite the low attendance, this beach has views of historic landmarks in both directions. Look south and you will see expansive Barburgh Castle is the distance. Look north and you will see Lindisfarne (a.k.a. Holy Island), which is also the location of a prominent castle.
city, county, region, country  Ross (Middleton), Northumberland, North East England, England

This pinpointed location, at coordinates 55.5955, -1.8144 (Map It), is a junction along A1 near Belford. This junction is about 50 miles north of Newcastle Upon Tyne and 19 miles south of the border of Scotland.
Assume that you are heading north. When you reach this junction, to your left is B6349 toward Belford. To your right is B1342 toward Bamburgh (where there is a famous castle). There is also a vast collection of grain silos to your right.
From this point, go north on A1 for 3/4 mile to the first junction. Turn right onto an unnamed road (signed for Waren Mill).
Go east for 0.4 mile to a "T" junction.
Turn left toward the hamlets of Elwick and Ross and go north for one mile.
Turn right and go east toward Ross. After 3/4 mile, you will reach the edge of the tiny hamlet, which is almost completely surrounded by a line of trees that form a sort of wall. Immediately before you reach these trees, there is a parking lane on the left side of the road with room for about 15 cars to parallel park.
This placemark pertains to Ross Back Sands.

silos
This placemark pertains to Ross Back Sands.

This placemark pertains to Ross Back Sands.

The route to the beach is a straight-ahead continuation of the road leading to the hamlet of Ross. Follow this road through the farm land between the hamlet and the beach, passing through a few gates, and stay straight ahead at all junctions. As you begin to go through the dunes, just follow the most distinct, well-trodden path. After one mile, you will arrive at the beach.
Although the beach may be deserted, it is probably best to have a buffer zone from the entry point to the beach. Turn left and walk north at least a few hundred yards before disrobing.

Ross Back Sands

South East England

East Sussex

Shoreham Harbour Beach

Shoreham Harbour Beach
Britain has a number of beautiful nude beaches in idyllic locations. This is not one of them. This beach is situated next to a gritty industrial complex, and you are likely to have an "Is is okay to be here?" moment as you approach the beach since it feels as though you are entering a restricted work area. Despite the surroundings, the beach is popular, with the 50 or so parking spaces often full. (Parking is restricted except for these designated spaces, so if they are full you'll need to look for parking at Hove Lagoon or nearby and walk.) The wall behind the beach blocks the unsightly surroundings as well as the noise. The red line shows the length of the beach, which corresponds to the length of the wall. Brighton naturists tend to prefer this beach, which is off the tourist radar, to much-maligned East Beach located about 4.5 miles to the east.
city, county, region, country  Portslade (Brighton), East Sussex, South East England, England

This placemark pertains to Shoreham Harbour Beach.

Hove Lagoon
This placemark pertains to Shoreham Harbour Beach.

Assume that you approaching from Brighton—i.e., you are driving west through Hove and Portslade toward Shoreham-by-Sea. Make your starting point of reference Brighton Pier (a.k.a. Palace Pier), which is Brighton's unmistakable landmark. It extends 1/3 mile into the sea, with a small amusement park at the end.
From the junction at the foot of the pier, at coordinates 50.8195, -0.1367 (Map It), go west on A259 (Kingsway) for 2.7 miles. You'll arrive at this pinpointed location, at coordinates 50.8275, -0.1965 (Map It), at the western edge of Hove. To your left (seaward), you'll see Hove Lagoon, a rectangular pond where there is a windsurfing school. At this point, the far left of the three westbound lanes of Kingsway veers off to become Wharf Road. Keep to the left (straight ahead, really) and follow Wharf Road along the inland edge of the lagoon.
After 250 yards, turn left (along the western edge of the lagoon). At this point, the road will begin to wind through an industrial complex. After half a mile, you will reach the start of a high wall on your left that blocks your view of the sea. The nude beach lies behind this wall, which extends almost 1/3 mile. Continue a bit farther, where there are about 50 pull-in parking spaces near the western end of the wall. You can access the beach by walking around the wall at either end or by the ladder that goes over the wall near the middle.
This placemark pertains to Shoreham Harbour Beach.

East Beach (Black Rock Beach)

East Beach
East Beach, located just a mile east of Brighton's famous pier, is one of the world's rare nude beaches to be located in the heart of an urban area. It is an officially designated and signed naturist beach that tends to provoke strong reactions. A good many naturists regard it as another of Brighton's many amusements set up for tourists, namely the clothed variety who wander by to have a look. The designated nude area extends 200 yards, corresponding to the red line, with signs at both ends announcing naturist use. A low embankment of pebbles surrounds the naturist area on three sides and clearly defines the area without providing any privacy from passersby. This embankment makes it very easy to recognize the nude area as you approach. Volk's Electric Railway (a tourist attraction) runs behind the beach, parallel to Madeira Drive. The track has fences on both side, but there are a few openings in the fence you can cross to get to the beach. As you might expect at a place where it is so easy for curious onlookers to gawk at naked bodies, attendance by women is low. To avoid prying eyes, just go west 4.5 miles to Shoreham Harbour Beach, which is likewise very easy to access but off the radar of tourists.
city, county, region, country  Brighton, East Sussex, South East England, England

This placemark pertains to East Beach.

This placemark, at coordinates 50.8196, -0.1363 (Map It), is pinpointed at the junction at the foot of Brighton Pier (a.k.a. Palace Pier), which is Brighton's unmistakable landmark. This is more or less the center of Brighton. Brighton Pier extends 1/3 mile into the sea, with a small amusement park at the end.
There are two parallel streets that run east along the coastline from this junction. The major street is Marine Parade (A259), which runs atop an embankment. The other street is Madeira Drive, which is a bit lower in elevation and runs closer to the beach. Madeira Drive is more or less a long parking lot.
From here, follow Madeira Drive east about 3/4 mile and watch for Peter Pan's Playground (a small amusement area with water slides and a miniature golf course) on the right (sea) side of the road. This is where the parking spaces end. Park here or as close as possible. Access the beach next to Peter Pan's Playground, then turn left and walk east 1/4 mile to reach the nude area.
If you cannot find parking along Madeira Drive, an alternative is parking a bit farther east at the marina. The marina has huge parking lots and a parking garage that are located 1/3 mile east of the nude beach. Assuming you are driving east on Madeira Drive, immediately past Peter Pan's Playground there is an exit that goes uphill toward Marine Parade (A259). Take this exit, turn right onto Marine Parade and go east about 1/4 mile. Turn left (yes, inland) onto Arundel Road and follow signs to the marina. The purple line draws the rather convoluted access.
This placemark pertains to East Beach.

Marina parking
This placemark pertains to East Beach.

Peter Pan's Playground

Brighton Pier (a.k.a. Palace Pier)

East Beach

Telscombe Cliffs Beach

Telscombe Cliffs Beach
The beach at Telscombe Cliffs has a long history of nude use, and nudist attendance is almost exclusively by gay men. The beach is tucked away along the short stretch between Saltdean and Peacehaven, and some access peculiarities seem to be responsible for its nudist history. Access from Peacehaven (via the given directions) is not particularly obvious to those not in the know. Walking from Saltdean, the tides often cut off the beach. While there are often a scattering of naked men here, nude sunbathers are advised to use a bit of discretion. When the tide is out, some textile strollers wander down the beach from Saltdean.
city, county, region, country  Peacehaven, East Sussex, South East England, England

This placemark pertains to Telscombe Cliffs Beach.

Saltdean, Brighton, UK
Saltdean is a village within the post town of Brighton. Saltdean is located along A259, about 4.5 miles east of the center of Brighton. This placemark is pinpointed in front of the Saltdean Lido, which is the municipal swimming pool. This is more or less the village center.
From this point, go east (toward Seaford) on A259. After 1/2 mile, you will reach the end of the development of Saltdean, then you will pass through a 1/3-mile-long stretch of open space before entering the edge of the next town, which is Peacehaven.
Upon entering Peacehaven, look on the right (coast) side of the road and note the Badgers Watch (a restaurant housed in an old country inn). Keep going 300 yards farther, then note Telscombe Tavern, which is also on the right. Just past Telscombe Tavern, take the next right turn onto Fairlight Avenue. This road will almost immediately end next to a paved public parking lot.
Note 1: The western side of Peacehaven is labeled Telscombe Cliffs on maps. It is all the same town.
Note 2: Some visitors report parking at the Badgers Watch, but we don't know how advisable it is to park in a restaurant lot instead of the public lot. It cuts just 300 yards off your walk.
This placemark pertains to Telscombe Cliffs Beach.

From the parking lot, walk west along the edge of the cliff (to the right when facing the sea). After passing to the rear of the Badgers Watch restaurant, you will reach a ramp that zigzags toward sea level. Continue west across the pavement next to the large seaside utility building. When you reach the low wall at the far end, hop over it, then you will be at the beach.
This placemark pertains to Telscombe Cliffs Beach.

Badgers Watch restaurant

Telscombe Tavern

Birling Gap Beach

Birling Gap Beach
The approximately 9-mile stretch of coast between Seaford and Eastbourne is the location of the Seven Sisters, a series of dramatic, sheer, chalky cliffs. Birling Gap Beach is located roughly in the middle of the Seven Sisters area. Birling Gap itself is a seaside hamlet now owned by the National Trust, consisting of little more than a hotel and café. A staircase at the end of the parking lot in Birling Gap is the only access to the beach. On the beach, turn right and walk west about 500 yards to reach the start of the traditional nude area. Nudity is possible for quite a distance since the next beach access is over 2 miles away at the mouth of the River Cuckmere. Most nudists stay within a mile of Birling Gap. Although this rocky beach is very easy to find and reach, and although the location is very scenic, attendance is light, so don't expect to encounter more than a handful of other nudists. Be sure not to stay too close to the cliffs due to the possibility of falling rocks.
city, county, region, country  Birling Gap (East Dean), East Sussex, South East England, England

This placemark pertains to Birling Gap Beach.

East Dean and Friston are twin villages located along A259, about 5 miles east of Seaford and 4 miles west of Eastbourne. The village center of East Dean lies on the south side of A259, downhill from and southeast of the village center of Friston. This placemark, at coordinates 50.7602, 0.2087 (Map It), is pinpointed at the turnoff from A259 toward the center of East Dean.
From here, head south through East Dean on Gilberts Drive, which will eventually change names to Birling Gap Road. After 1.3 miles, you will reach the tiny hamlet of Birling Gap. When the road curves sharply to the left, go straight ahead into the large seaside parking lot.
This placemark pertains to Birling Gap Beach.

Fairlight Cove

Fairlight Cove
Fairlight Cove is located a bit east of Hastings within a large park called Hastings Country Park. It was made an official nude beach in the late 70's. However, attendance peaked in the 80's and 90's and has diminished substantially in the 2000's due to access difficulties, although a good number of nudists continue to visit the beach. This beach has a serious erosion problem, and the cliffs are unstable. The wooden staircase that once provided access from the clifftop to the beach completely washed away in the early 00's. Authorities seem to have decided against restoring this access and have erected several signs near where the stairs used to be warning of "dangerous cliffs" and "no access." The signs, which clearly try to discourage people from going down the cliff, state that access is dangerous but stop short of saying that access is outright prohibited. In fact, access is not dangerous because loyal beach users have taken it upon themselves to improve the descent. The users have built a series of long earthen steps stabilized with wooden planks. These steps are located in the same area where the staircase used to be (approximately where the pink line is drawn). Of course, keep in mind that continued erosion or a big storm could alter the safety of this approach.
You will arrive on the beach at its west end. Nudists used to walk left (east) a bit before disrobing, but the beach is now so sparsely attended by textiles that you may encounter nudity right away. Depending on the tide, it is possible to walk east for a mile or more. Although attendance used to number in the hundreds, crowds of 50 or fewer are more common these days.
city, county, region, country  Fairlight (Hastings), East Sussex, South East England, England

county park parking lot along Fairlight Road
This placemark pertains to Fairlight Cove.

county park picnic area
This placemark pertains to Fairlight Cove.

Coastguard Lane parking lot
This placemark pertains to Fairlight Cove.

radar tower

Barley Lane parking
[Note: Google Maps will not draw a map all the way to this location. It seems to recognize this part of Barley Lane only as a walking path, which is not correct. You can get around this error by selecting the option to map the walking route rather than the driving route.]

This walking route is drawn in green, yellow and pink.
From the Barley Lane parking lot: With your back to the entrance of the parking lot, pick up the trail that leaves from the left side of the lot. Follow this trail to the south through the woods, avoiding any sharp turns at junctions. After 1/4 mile, the trail will emerge from the woods and curve to the left through an open area, then it will join the coastal trail. At this point, you will be walking east.
After a little over 1/2 mile on the coastal trail, you will reach a fork (where the green, red and yellow lines meet). Keep to the right to stay on the coastal trail (the yellow line). At this point you will be walking through the woods again.
Continue about 1/4 mile farther and note the side trail coming in from your left (an alternate route drawn in purple). Stay straight ahead just a bit farther. There is a rustic split rail fence running along the right (coast) side of the trail. Stop when you get to the short segment of the fence where vertical pickets are affixed to the rails. (This is where the yellow, orange and pink lines meet.) In the middle of this picket segment, there is a short gap of several feet where the pickets have been torn away, exposing the horizontal wooden rails. Climb over the fence at this gap, then descend to the beach on the path of long earthen steps held in place by wooden planks.
The last past of the walk, down the cliff, is drawn in pink, but it is not a precise representation of the actual trail.
The total walk from the parking lot is about 1.25 miles.

short row of row houses

farm buildings

Option 1 is drawn in light blue, red, yellow and pink.
Option 2 is drawn in light blue, purple, a very short segment of yellow, then pink.
From the picnic area parking lot: Cross Fairlight Road to the street that is almost directly opposite the parking lot entrance.
Follow this paved road, which is bordered by trees on both sides, south. This segment of your walk is drawn in light blue. After about 325 yards, you will reach a junction where the paved road turns to the right and a gravel road continues straight ahead. This is where the light blue, red and purple lines meet.
Option 1 (Longer but Easier):
At this point, you will begin following the red line.
Turn right, continuing to follow the paved road about 350 yards until you reach a walking path leading off to the left.
Turn left onto this path, which will at first head south before curving leftward (east-south-east). After about 325 yards, you will reach a junction.
Turn right. At this point, you should be walking south-south-west, with a line of trees on your right side and an open space to your left. After 1/4 mile, you will reach a junction. (There is a pond straight ahead at this junction.)
Turn left. The path at first heads east-south-east before making a long curve toward the southwest. After about 250 yards, you will arrive at a junction with the coastal path.
Make a sharp left turn onto the coastal path. At this point, you are on the yellow segment, going east.
Follow the coast trail about 1/4 mile and note the side trail coming in from your left (this is the purple line, which is the shortcut). Stay straight ahead just a bit farther. There is a rustic split rail fence running along the right (coast) side of the trail. Stop when you get to the short segment of the fence where vertical pickets are affixed to the rails. (This is where the yellow, orange and pink lines meet.) In the middle of this picket segment, there is a short gap of several feet where the pickets have been torn away, exposing the horizontal wooden rails. Climb over the fence at this gap, then descend to the beach on the path of long earthen steps held in place by wooden planks.
The last past of the walk, down the cliff, is drawn in pink, but it is not a precise representation of the actual trail.
The total walk from the parking lot is about 1.5 miles.
Option 2 (Shorter but Rougher Shortcut):
Where the paved road bends right, continue straight ahead on the gravel road. At this point, you will begin following the purple line. After a little less than 200 yards, bear right onto a narrow track. This track is a shortcut to the very short row of row houses that are directly in front of you. (Behind these houses is a large complex of farm buildings.) Follow this track and cross the road that runs directly in front of the row house, then immediately turn right onto a footpath.
The footpath will enter a wooded area and curve leftward (south). At this point, you are walking along a stream bed. Continue about 1/3 mile, where you will reach a "T" junction with the coastal path.
Turn left and go east along the coastal path a very short distance. (You are on the segment of the yellow line that is between the purple and pink lines.) Watch for the segment of picket fencing described above to find the descent to the beach.
The total walk from the parking lot is under one mile, and this is the shortest route from any of the parking lots to the beach. However, the part of the hike through the stream bed is a bit rough and will slow you down. Avoid this route if you are not in the best of shape.

This walking route is drawn in orange and pink.
From the Coastguard Lane parking lot, continue along Coastguard Lane (south) to its end. Continue straight ahead, through a gate.
Just past the prominent radar tower, a number of trails meet in a small open area. Turn right and follow the trail that cuts a diagonal (southwest) across this open area. As the trees begin to close in on this path, stay on the broadest path. At this point, you will be going west on the coastal path.
After 1/4 mile, just after the path curves a bit inland, you'll reach a fork. Turn left.
Continue almost 1/2 mile (southwest then west) to a "T" junction. Turn left (south).
Continue about 1/4 mile (south and west) and take note of the rustic split rail fence on the left (coast) side of the trail. Stop when you get to the short segment of the fence where vertical pickets are affixed to the rails. (This is where the yellow, orange and pink lines meet.) In the middle of this picket segment, there is a short gap of several feet where the pickets have been torn away, exposing the horizontal wooden rails. Climb over the fence at this gap, then descend to the beach on the path of long earthen steps held in place by wooden planks.
The last past of the walk, down the cliff, is drawn in pink, but it is not a precise representation of the actual trail.
The total walk from the parking lot is about 1.25 miles.

This placemark, at coordinates 50.8562, 0.5921 (Map It), is pinpointed along A259 toward the east end of Hastings at the point where the road begins to curve inland (just past the seaside amusement park, assuming you are approaching from the center of Hastings).
From here, follow A259 northeast (toward Ore and Rye) for 1/4 mile and take note of the right-hand turn onto Harold Road.
Barley Lane parking:
Turn right onto Harold Road, which will immediately curve leftward and parallel A259. Follow Harold Road for just under 1/4 mile, then veer right onto Barley Lane. Follow Barley Lane east about 2/3 mile, then turn right into a small parking lot that is surrounded by trees. If you reach Shearbarn Holiday Park, you've just missed the parking lot.
Fairlight Road parking:
Instead of turning at Harold Road, continue northeast along A259 for an additional 1.1 miles to Ore, then turn right onto Fairlight Road. Follow Fairlight Road east for 3/4 mile. When you reach the point where the road curves to the right, veer left (straight ahead) into the parking lot at the Hastings Country Park picnic area.
[Note: If at first you try parking at Barley Lane and find that it is full, you can take a shortcut to the Fairlight Road lot without backtracking to A259. Continue east along Barley Lane, past Shearbarn Holiday Park, for just over 3/4 mile to a "T" junction. Continue along the paved road as it bends 90 degrees to the left at this junction and begins to go north. After 0.2 mile you will intersect Fairlight Road. Don't turn. Go straight across Fairlight Road into the picnic area parking lot. If you approach this way, you'll be backtracking on foot part of the way after you park.]
Coastguard Lane parking:
Follow the directions as though you were going to Fairlight Road parking. Instead of turning into the picnic area, continue east along Fairlight Road another 3/4 mile, the turn right onto Coastguard Lane. Follow Coastguard Lane south 1/4 mile to a long parking lot on the left. If this lot is full, there are two other lots closer to the start of Coastguard Lane—one on each side of the road.

Shearbarn Holiday Park

seaside amusement park

Camber Sands

Camber Sands
Camber Sands is a beach that is about 1.25 miles long. The east end of the beach abuts the village of Camber and is a popular textile beach. The west end of the beach is defined by the mouth of the River Rother. Nudity occurs toward the far western end of the beach, although perhaps with some discretion. Attendance by nudists seems to be fairly low, despite easy access. Sometimes nudists take shelter in the dunes if there are too many textiles around, and nudity may not be an especially viable option on crowded summer weekends. Nearby Fairlight Cove to the west, in contrast, draws bigger crowds even though it takes a bit of effort to reach.
To reach the nude area of the beach, follow the broad, sandy path that is straight ahead from the entrance to the earthen parking lot. Turn right at the beach and go west about 500 yards (about halfway between the access path and the end of the beach) before stripping down.
city, county, region, country  Camber (Rye), East Sussex, South East England, England

East Guldeford, Rye, UK
East Guldeford is a hamlet within the post town of Rye. Rye is a quaint village that is popular with tourists.
Assuming that you start in Rye, go east (toward Folkestone) on A259 about a mile and you'll reach East Guldeford. As A259 begins to curve leftward, turn right (south) onto Camber Road. (This is the only turnoff in the immediate area.)
Camber Road is a minor, unnumbered route that goes south and east to the village of Camber. Follow this road for 2.5 miles and you will enter the western edge of the Camber. Take note of the turnoff for Farm Lane on your left, which is just past the golf course (but don't turn). Continue along Camber Road just 175 yards farther and take the next right turn into an expansive earthen parking area, where a parking fee is charged. Straight ahead from the entrance to the parking lot is a sandy path toward the beach.
This placemark pertains to Camber Sands.

This placemark pertains to Camber Sands.

golf course
This placemark pertains to Camber Sands.

Farm Lane turnoff from Camber Road. This is the westernmost side street in Camber.

Hampshire

Taddiford Gap Beach

Taddiford Gap Beach
Taddiford Gap is a lightly attended beach located below a golf course and backed by a steep cliff. The beach can be accessed from either end, and nudity is the norm along a 1/3-mile span between the access points. Straight couples tend to gather toward the east end of the beach, while the west end is mostly gay.
city, county, region, country  Barton on Sea (New Milford), Hampshire, South East England, England

This roundabout, at coordinates 50.7479, -1.6512 (Map It), is the junction of A337 and B3058 in Barton on Sea, which is a large seaside village within the post town of New Milford.
From here, go southeast (toward Milford on Sea) for 0.6 mile. Take note of the right-hand turnoff onto Barton Common Road. This is the last side street in Barton on Sea. If you reach the right-hand turnoff into the golf club, you've passed it by 250 yards.
Parking Option 1:
Turn right onto Barton Common Road. Follow it southwest 1/2 mile, where the road will curve 90 degrees to the left and continue south as Becton Lane.
Follow Becton Lane about 300 yards to its end at a "T" junction with Marine Drive.
Turn left onto Marine Drive, which will almost immediately dead end. There is a parking lot at the end of the road, or park streetside if the lot is full. This parking option is the closest to the far west end of the nude beach, which is a predominantly gay area. This route is drawn in blue.
Parking Option 2:
Do NOT turn onto Barton Common Road. Instead, continue southeast along B3058 another 0.9 mile, then turn right into a small self-pay parking lot. (I.e., this lot is 1.5 miles from the above-mentioned roundabout.) Bring coins. Most straight couples access the beach from here. Part of this route is drawn in purple.
Parking Option 3:
Proceed as through going to Parking Option 2, but continue southeast about 1/4 mile farther to a parking pullout on the left (inland) side of the road. If you are willing to add this 1/4-mile distance to your hike, you can park here for free. Part of this route is drawn in orange.
This placemark pertains to Taddiford Gap Beach.

This is the easternmost of the parking lots in Barton on Sea, at the eastern terminus of Marine Drive.
This placemark pertains to Taddiford Gap Beach.

This self-pay parking lot is between Barton on Sea and Milton on Sea, on the eastern edge of the golf course.
This placemark pertains to Taddiford Gap Beach.

This parking pullout is a free alternative to the self-pay lot located 1/4 mile to the west.

footbridge over a stream

Starting from the parking lot at the eastern end of Marine Drive in Barton on Sea: Follow the coastal path east. This is a clifftop path on the edge of the golf course. After 1/3 mile, the path will cross a swath of dense vegetation in a stream bed via a footbridge. Continue a bit less than 100 yards beyond the footbridge, then fork right onto a side path through a gully. (The gully is the same stream bed you crossed on the footbridge.) Once you are at the beach, turn left and go east. After 100 yards, you will be at what appears to be the ends of the beach. Keep walking around the bend, over a 60-yard stretch of rocks, and you'll sudden be at the far west end of the nude beach.

Starting from the self-pay parking lot between Barton on Sea and Milton on Sea: A straighforward path leads directly to the beach, a distance of about 1/4 mile. This path intersects the clifftop path at a low point of the cliff. Continue straight across and descend the cliff face. On the beach, turn right and go west. You'll reach the start of the nude area after about 200 yards.

This is parking for the golf course, not beach parking.

Calshot Beach

Calshot Beach
Calshot Beach is a narrow pebble beach facing the Solent, which is the channel between mainland England and the Isle of Wight. The Isle of Wight is visible in the distance, less than 3 miles away. The far west end of the beach is attended by nudists, but crowds are small—perhaps 20 nudists on weekends and just a few if any on weekdays. Although there are no signs stating that nudity is allowed, nudity seems to occur freely over a stretch of about 300 yards, roughly indicated by the red line. The west end of the nude area is demarcated by a fence that goes across the beach. Access is not permitted beyond the fence, which is the boundary of a nature reserve. Since the fence makes the beach ill suited for long walks, encounters with textile strollers are minimized.
The textile beach next to the parking lot is lined with huts. Access the beach at one of the two gaps in the huts. Turn right and head southwest. After a few hundred yards you'll reach the end of the beach huts. Keep walking about 300 yards farther and note the steps leading up toward a prominent, castle-like tower. Keep going about 100 yards farther and note the boat ramp (i.e., the driveway going uphill). The accepted nude area begins a few paces beyond the boat ramp and extends to the previously mentioned fenced.
city, county, region, country  Calshot (Southampton), Hampshire, South East England, England

This placemark pertains to Calshot Beach.

Calshot, Southampton, UK
Calshot is a small seaside village located within the post town of Southampton. Calshot can be accessed from Exit 2 of the M27 motorway, which runs across the west and north sides of Southampton. Starting at Exit 2 of M27, follow A326 southeast (toward Marchwood and Hythe). After 11.5 miles, you'll reach the terminus of A326 at a roundabout near Holbury and Fawley. At this roundabout, turn onto B3053. Continue southeast for 2.5 miles and you'll arrive in Calshot.
Once you reach Calshot, continue straight ahead on B3053 about 1/3 mile farther. You'll arrive at parking lots on both sides of the road immediately before the beach, which is lined with beach huts.
This placemark pertains to Calshot Beach.

fence across the beach
This placemark pertains to Calshot Beach.

steps leading up toward a prominent, castle-like tower

boat ramp (i.e., a driveway going uphill).

Meon Beach

Meon Beach
Meon Beach extends northwest from the small marina at Hill Head. The beach overlooks the area where Southampton Water (the inlet south of Southampton) meets the Solent (the channel between mainland England and the Isle of Wight). The Isle of Wight is visible in the distance, about 4 miles away. From the pinpointed beachside parking area, go to the beach, turn right and walk northwest. At first you'll pass a long row of beach cottages that extends almost 1/4 mile. After the cottages end, a low clay cliff begin to rise above the beach. Just beyond the cottages, there are a few large house atop the cliff , but beyond these houses, the next clifftop house is over 1/2 mile farther along. This mostly deserted stretch is ideal for nude bathing. Some beach walkers pass through but don't seem to mind nudists, who are typically few in number—perhaps a dozen on weekends and just a few if any on weekdays. Walk a least a few hundred yards beyond the cottages before disrobing.
city, county, region, country  Hill Head (Fareham), Hampshire, South East England, England

This placemark pertains to Meon Beach.

This pinpointed interchange is Exit 9 of the M27 motorway, just north of Park Gate and Locks Heath. This location is about 9 miles east of Southampton and 12 miles northwest of Portsmouth. If you are heading west (toward Southampton) when you exit, the exit ramp is at coordinates 50.8676,-1.2261 (Map It). (From this approach, the exit ramp is over a mile long.) If you are heading east (toward Portsmouth) when you exit, the exit ramp is at coordinates 50.8759, -1.2601 (Map It).
Once you exit, head south (toward Park Gate) on A3051, which is a short connector road. After 1/4 mile, you'll reach a large roundabout (Segensworth Roundabout) that has seven exits. Take the third exit (as though you were going straight ahead if no roundabout were there). At this point, you should be on A27 heading southeast toward Fareham.
Follow A27 southeast for one mile to the next roundabout, which is on the western edge of Titchfield. Take the third exit. At this point, you should be heading south on St. Margarets Lane.
Follow St. Margarets Lane for 1/2 a mile to a "T" junction.
Turn left onto Coach Hill and follow it west for just 130 yards or so to the next junction.
Turn right onto Posbrook Lane. At this point, you are home free. You are heading south toward the beach. Although the road makes several sharp curves, there are no more turns to make. Just follow the main paved road at all curves and junctions. After 2.1 miles, you will cross a one-lane bridge.
Continue about 1/4 mile past the one-lane bridge and the road will curve to the left (east) as you approach a row of beachside cottages. Just after the curve, you will be driving next to the beach, and you will reach the start of a long row of beachside parking spaces that extends 1/4 mile. Park as quickly as possible to shorten your walk. If you reach a small marina, you've gone past all the parking spaces.
Note 1: The last 2.2 miles of the above route is labeled on maps as Posbrook Lane, then Triangle Lane, then as an unnamed road, then finally as Cliff Road along the beach. It is all the same road.
Note 2: The only other approach to the beach involves going through the maze of streets in Hill Head. The approach outlined above, which skirts the west and south sides of Titchfield, involves the fewest turns onto unnumbered roads.
This placemark pertains to Meon Beach.

one-lane bridge
This placemark pertains to Meon Beach.

marina

Browndown Point Beach

Browndown Point Beach
Browndown Point, located between Lee-on-the-Solent and Gosport, is a beach backed by a broad area of military property. The beach overlooks the Solent, which is the channel between mainland England and the Isle of Wight. The Isle of Wight is visible in the distance, about 4 miles away. Browndown Point Beach spans over a mile and is lightly attended overall, and the middle part is frequented by a small number of nudists.
From the parking lot, go to beach, turn right and walk west. You'll quickly encounter a fence that goes across the beach almost to the water line, but it is okay to go around it. Continue beyond the fence 1/4 mile farther and you will see a large concrete structure on the beach. This structure has a distinct mushroom shape. This landmark roughly marks the start of the accepted nude area. Standing at this point and looking down the beach, you'll see a hill-like embankment near the waterline about 1/4 mile farther west. That embankment marks the end of the nude area. Although nudity seems well accepted (though not officially allowed), there are usually just a handful of bare bathers.
city, county, region, country  Gosport, Hampshire, South East England, England

fence across the beach
This placemark pertains to Browndown Point Beach.

concrete structure that resembles a mushroom
This placemark pertains to Browndown Point Beach.

earthen embankment
This placemark pertains to Browndown Point Beach.

This pinpointed interchange is Exit 11 of the M27 motorway, to the northeast of Fareham. This location is about 12 miles east of Southampton and about 6.5 miles northwest of Portsmouth. If you are heading west (toward Southampton) when you exit, the exit ramp is at coordinates 50.8579, -1.1497 (Map It). If you are heading east (toward Portsmouth) when you exit, the exit ramp is at coordinates 50.8623, -1.1659 (Map It).
Take Exit 11 and follow Eastern Way southwest toward Fareham. After 1/4 mile, keep to the right (the left lane exits to Wallington). Continue about 2/3 mile and keep to the right again, following signs to Gosport. Shortly thereafter you will reach a roundabout.
Take the first exit of the roundabout. At this point you will being heading south on A32 toward Gosport.
After 1/2 mile, the lanes will fork. Keep left to stay on A32 (still toward Gosport).
Continue another 2.5 miles, where you will reach a double roundabout. Go straight across the first roundabout, then make sure you are in the right-hand lane. Shortly you will reach the second roundabout. Take the third exit.
At this point you will begin heading southwest on Military Road (no longer going toward Gosport). Follow Military Road for 1.3 miles to the next roundabout.
Take the second exit of the roundabout (i.e., go straight across it). At this point, you will be on Gomer Lane.
Follow Gomer Lane south 1/2 mile to the next roundabout. Take the first exit of the roundabout. At this point, you will be on Stokes Bay Road.
Follow Stokes Bay Road for just 150 yards. At the point where the road curves to the left, turn right into a large beachside parking lot.

Eastney Beach

Eastney Beach
Eastney is an urban nude beach on the east end of Portsmouth. This shingle beach abuts a military base and is backed by the Ministry of Defence (MOD) radar station. There is ample parking and the walk to the nude area is short. Although not known for picturesque beauty, the beach in nonetheless well attended but rarely crowded. As you walk to the beach, you'll walk down a short, narrow lane between a caravan park (hidden by hedges) and the fenced military complex. At the end of the lane, turn left (east) and the designated nude area begins after a short distance, directly in front of the military buildings. There is supposed to be a sign that states "The Beach Beyond This Point is Used by Nudists," but it seems to regularly get stolen, so you may or may not encounter signage.
Eastney Naturists website
city, county, region, country  Portsmouth, Hampshire, South East England, England

South Parade Pier
This placemark pertains to Eastney Beach.

Esplanade is the street that runs directly along the beach in the southeastern part of Portsmouth. This placemark, at coordinates 50.7795, -1.0758 (Map It), is pointed at the start of Esplanade at South Parade Pier. (FYI, Clarence Esplanade is located to the west of the pier, so don't confuse Clarence Esplanade with plain old Esplanade.)
From the pier, follow Esplanade east for 1.5 miles. You'll be driving directly along the beachfront. Immediately after Esplanade curves leftward (inland), that the next right turn onto Melville Road.
Follow Melville Road east for 1/4 mile to the next junction (at Fort Cumberland Road), then turn right into the large, unpaved, roughly triangular parking lot that is wedged into the intersection.
The nude beach is very close to the parking lot. Just go toward the metal watch tower (you can't miss it), following the hedge that surrounds the adjacent caravan park, and you'll reach the beach after just a few minutes. Go left (east) just a minute or so to the nude area.
This placemark pertains to Eastney Beach.

This placemark pertains to Eastney Beach.

watch tower

caravan park

Isle of Wight

Blackgang Beach

Blackgang Beach
Blackgang Beach refers to the far southern end of the long beach that runs along the western coast of the Isle of Wight. This part of the beach is below the village of Blackgang, but there is no direct access from Blackgang as the cliffs are high and steep. The beach is exceptionally scenic and is freely visited by nude bathers, but attendance is low due to access challenges. The trail that descends to the extreme south end of the beach (drawn in green) takes you directly to the nude area, but it is steep and challenging. Be in shape for it. Otherwise, the only safe access to the beach is via Whale Chine, located a bit north of Chale at coordinates 50.6027, -1.3393 (Map It). There are steps to the beach at Whale Chine, but you'll have to walk south nearly 2 miles to the nude area. The far southern end of the beach is also commonly known as Rocken End.
city, county, region, country  Niton Undercliff (Ventnor), Isle of Wight, South East England, England

This placemark pertains to Blackgang Beach.

Niton, Ventnor, UK
Niton is a village within the post town of Ventnor. Niton is located along A3055 about 4 miles west of Ventnor, near the southern tip of the island. Niton is about 17 miles south of the ferry landing in Yarmouth.
In the center of the village, turn south (toward the coast) onto High Street.
Proceed 1/2 mile, then turn right onto Sandrock Road through the adjacent hamlet of Niton Undercliff.
Go west 1/4 mile, then keep right (straight ahead) onto a narrow lane. Continue 1/2 mile farther to a small parking lot at the end of the street.
If you lose your way, be aware that the parking lot is at the end of the next road north of the road to St. Catherine's Lighthouse.
This placemark pertains to Blackgang Beach.

St. Catherine's Lighthouse
This placemark pertains to Blackgang Beach.

Kent

Abbot's Cliff Beach

Abbot's Cliff Beach
The beautiful beach at the base of Abbot's Cliff is toward the western end of the storied White Cliffs of Dover. This beach extends almost a mile. It is easily accessed on its east end through Samphire Hoe seaside park. Access from the west requires a hike down the cliff face from Capel-le-Ferne. (You could also walk all the way from Folkestone following the easy shoreline path, but it is a walk of over two miles.) Nude bathing is well established at the beach, but nudist attendance—and overall attendance—is sparse.
The beach is divided into two parts by a headland of sorts. These two areas are cut off from one another at high tide. Nudity occurs mostly toward the middle of the beach on either side of the headland, but the western side, which is out of view of Samphire Hoe, is more private. Although an anti-nudity law has reportedly been enforced at other area beaches, nudists seem to be left alone here.
city, county, region, country  Dover, Kent, South East England, England

Note: Google Maps will not draw a map all the way to this parking lot. It does not seem to recognize the Samphire Hoe access road as a driving route.
This placemark pertains to Abbot's Cliff Beach.

This placemark along A20 near Dover is pinpointed at the exit to Samphire Hoe, which is a seaside park. This exit is located at coordinates 51.1101, 1.2877 (Map It), and it is easy to recognize since the park access road immediately enters a tunnel. If you approach from Dover, go west (toward Folkestone) on A20 and you'll reach the Samphire Hoe exit after about 2 miles.
The Samphire Hoe exit can only be accessed from the westbound lanes of A20. If you are approaching from the opposite direction (i.e., you are heading toward Dover), take note of the tunnel when you pass it, then continue about a mile to the next roundabout where you can turn around and backtrack to the exit.
After you exit and pass through the 300-yard-long tunnel, the road continues 1/4 mile farther, ending at two side-by-side circular parking areas.
Alternate Route:
The above approach leads to the eastern end of the beach. It is also possible to approach from the western side, but the hike is longer and much more challenging. Consider the alternate route if you'd like the experience of hiking down the dramatic cliff face (keeping in mind you have to go back up!). The alternate driving route is drawn in purple.
Assume you are coming from Dover, heading west toward Folkestone on A20. Instead of exiting as Samphire Hoe, stay on A20 another 2 mile and take the next exit, toward Capel-le-Ferne.
At the end of the exit ramp, turn left onto B2011 and go west for one mile.
Turn left onto Helena Road. (Helena Road is the easternmost cross street in Capel-le-Ferne, so it is the first cross street you'll reach, beyond all the caravan parks.)
Go south on Helena Road just a few hundred yards to the "T" junction with Old Dover Road. At this point, directly in front of you across the street is Cliff Top Café. The trail to the beach starts behind the café. While there is a parking lot beside the café, it is for customers only. Turn left onto Old Dover Road. Within 100 yards, you'll reach the first of a series of tiny pullouts on the right (coast) side of the road, or you can look for other streetside parking nearby. Return to the café on foot to begin your trek down the cliff face.
This placemark pertains to Abbot's Cliff Beach.

The light blue line indicates the tunnel of the Samphire Hoe access road.
This placemark pertains to Abbot's Cliff Beach.

Access the trail that runs to the rear of Cliff Top Café. Facing the sea, head to your left. The trail will begin to descend the cliff via a series of switchbacks. When you reach a junction with the trail that parallels the railway, turn left and walk east.
At this point, the railway will be on your right-hand side, down a steep slope. In the distance, about 1/4 mile ahead, you will see a pedestrian bridge over the railway. Follow the trail to this bridge and cross it, then descend toward sea level.
Turn left at the shoreline and go west just over half a mile. At this point, the railway will be uphill on your left-hand side. After about 1/2 mile, just beyond the point where the tracks enter a tunnel, you will reach the western end of Abbot's Cliff Beach.

Follow the easy, well-defined walking path west all the way across Samphire Hoe park. After 2/3 mile, you'll reach the eastern end of Abbot's Cliff Beach.

Cliff Top Café

railway tunnel, eastern side

railway tunnel, western side

pedestrian bridge over the railway

Sandwich Bay

Sandwich Bay Beach
The long beach of Sandwich Bay provides ample space for nude bathers. From the pinpointed parking area, the beach extends northward about 2.3 miles and ends at the mouth of the River Stour at Pegwell Bay, and nudity is possible along most of this stretch. Because the beach is uncrowded and nudity is not officially authorized (meaning no signage), there is not a definitive point where the nude area starts. Going north about 15 minutes from the parking area should be adequate. If in doubt, keep walking until you encounter nudists or until you've put a buffer zone between yourself and the last of the textiles.
The beach is backed by a vast golf course, and there has historically been some hostility toward nudists from golfers. However, complaints have arisen when golfers can see nudists, and this is easily avoidable. There are low dunes and tall grass between the golf course and the beach, so nudists on the beach are entirely out of view of the golf course. As long as nudists stick to the beach side and avoid going inland to the point where they are visible from the golf course, they are out of sight and out of mind. Those who are naked within sight of the golf course can prompt calls to the police.
En route to this beach, you will pass through the exclusive enclave of Sandwich Bay. The roads through this enclave are considered private, and non-residents must pay a fee (about £5) to pass through. Other than the given directions, the only route to Sandwich Bay is via a minor road that follows the coast north from Deal, and there is also a toll both coming from that direction. The required toll, the lack of an official designation and the somewhat tense relationship with the neighboring golf course have all served to minimize attendance. Nudists are typically few in number and can be very spread out.
city, county, region, country  Sandwich Bay (Sandwich), Kent, South East England, England

This placemark pertains to Sandwich Bay Beach.

toll booth
This placemark pertains to Sandwich Bay Beach.

This pinpointed roundabout, at coordinates 51.2614,1.3285 (Map It), is the junction of A256 and A258 on the southern outskirts of Sandwich. A256 skirts around the western side of Sandwich, and there are four departures that go toward Sandwich—two on the north side at the sprawling Pfizer complex (labeled Great Stonar on maps), one on the west side (at the A257 junction) and this one on the south side.
From here, head east (toward Sandwich and Deal) for 1/4 mile to the next roundabout. Take the first exit of the roundabout, heading north toward Sandwich on Deal Road. (The only other exit of the roundabout is A258 toward the town of Deal, which is NOT what you want.)
After 2/3 mile, you will cross a railroad track. Continue just 80 yards farther and take the next right onto St. George's Road (which is also the turnoff to the railway station).
Follow St. George's Road, which bends several times, for 1/2 mile to a "T" junction.
Turn right onto Sandown Road and head southeast toward Sandwich Bay. This road will eventually change names to Guilford Road. After 0.8 mile, you will reach a toll both, where you will have to pay about £5 to continue toward Sandwich Bay.
Continue 1/2 mile beyond the toll both and take the first left turn onto King's Avenue. Follow this street 1/3 mile to a "T" junction at the beach, then turn left onto Princes Drive, which runs along the beach. Go north almost a mile until you reach the barrier that blocks further public automobile access. At this point there is a large earthen parking area.
This placemark pertains to Sandwich Bay Beach.

Sandwich Bay Beach

Shellness Beach

Shellness Beach
Shellness Beach takes it name from the adjacent hamlet of Shellness. A 250-yard stretch of this beach, roughly indicated by the red line, is officially designated for naturist use. The naturist zone is clearly signed at both ends, with small buffer zones between the row of beach cottages to the north and the hamlet to the south. The beach is well attended considering its small size. Although there may be crowds of up to 100 on peak weekends, crowds of a few dozen are more typical. The beach is often windy, so may visitors bring windbreaks or seek shelter in the dunes on windy days. Some visitors pitch tents and camp on the beach.
city, county, region, country  Leysdown-on-Sea (Sheerness), Kent, South East England, England

This placemark pertains to Shellness Beach.

Park here if you don't want to drive on the rough track.
This placemark pertains to Shellness Beach.

Leysdown-on-Sea, Sheerness, UK
Leysdown-on-Sea is a seaside village within the post town of Sheerness. Leysdown-on-Sea and Sheerness are on the Isle of Sheppey, an island in the Thames Estuary. The A249 bridge to the island, which is the only route, is located 14 miles northeast of Maidstone. After crossing this bridge, follow A259 for 1.4 miles (toward Sheerness) to a roundabout, then exit onto B2231 and follow it east for 7 miles to the town center of Leysdown-on-Sea.
Once you arrive in Leysdown-on-Sea, B2231 ceases to be a numbered route and continues as Shellness Road. From the town center, stay straight ahead for one mile. Just after the road curves slightly inland, you'll reach a junction of sorts at the entrance to Muswell Manor, which is a small caravan park and B&B.
Turn left at this junction, following the main course of the road. You will still be on Shellness Road. After another 1/4 mile, just past a small parking pullout on the left (next to the beach), the pavement ends and Shellness Road becomes a rough track. Parking at the nude beach is 1/2 mile farther along (south), but some visitors prefer to park in the pullout and walk the rest of the way since the road is so rough.
Continuing along the rough road, you'll pass a row of about a dozen beachside cottages. Roadside parking for the nude beach begins about 125 yards past the last of these cottages. This parking directly abuts the nude beach, minimizing your walk. If you reach the point where the track curves to the left and enters the hamlet of Shellness, you've missed all the parking and driven entirely past the designated nude area.
This placemark pertains to Shellness Beach.

Shellness
Google Earth does not label this tiny hamlet at the very end of the rough access road.

This is the point where the paved road becomes a rough, unpaved track.

Muswell Manor B&B and Caravan Park

seaside cottages

West Sussex

Selsey Beach East

Selsey Beach East
Selsey Beach East is a broad, mostly pebble beach located at the far east end of the town of Selsey. When you arrive at the beach via the outlined walking route, turn left and you can walk over half a mile before reaching the end of the beach at the mouth of Pagham Harbour. This beach is very lightly attended overall, and nude bathing occurs northeast of the access path toward the harbour mouth. However, there is usually just a smattering of nudists. Furthermore, this does note seem to be the sort of place where nudists freely wander along the beach without a covering handy. Nudists generally pick a sunbathing spot and stay put. It is probably best to be discreet in the presence of occasional textiles that stroll the beach, who are perhaps not expecting encounters with naked people. Overall, this site is fairly minor as a nudist venue.
city, county, region, country  Selsey, West Sussex, South East England, England

Note: Google Maps will not draw a map all the way to this parking lot because it incorrectly classifies Rectory Lane as walking path.
This placemark pertains to Selsey Beach East.

This pinpointed location, at coordinates 50.7458,-0.7787 (Map It), is the turnoff from B2145 onto Rectory Lane at the north end of the town of Selsey.
Selsey is located at the southern terminus of B2145 (with no other highways leading into town), so you will be approaching from the north and turning before you get to the town center. Assume that your starting point is the junction of A27 and B2145 on the southeastern side of the town of Chichester. The coordinates of this starting point are 50.8258, -0.7676 (Map It). The segment of A27 is the Chichester Bypass. From here, head south (toward Selsey) on B2145 for 6.3 miles (passing through Sidlesham). You will reach the left-hand turn onto Rectory Lane (which is signed "Church Norton") as B2145 curves rightward just before Park Farm Barn (a food manufacturing facility).
Follow Rectory Lane north for 0.8 to the end (it gets quite narrow), then turn left onto a short lane that leads to a small parking lot next to Church Norton, which is a small chapel surrounded by ancient gravestones.
This placemark pertains to Selsey Beach East.

Park Farm Barn
This placemark pertains to Selsey Beach East.

Walk east along the track that leaves from the small parking lot. Church Norton will be on your left-hand side. After about 130 yards, path will bend to the right as it begins to run along the edge of a marshy area. Continue about 1/4 mile and you'll arrive at the beach. Turn left at the beach and walk northeast a bit to find a place to disrobe.

Church Norton

South West England

Cornwall

The Strangles

The Strangles
This beach consists of three adjacent coves spanning about 1.5 miles. The trail outlined in green leads to the middle cove. Nudity may occur at the middle cove on lightly attended weekdays, but most nude bathers gather across the rocks on the northern cove. The beach has sand when the tide is out.
city, county, region, country  Crackington Haven (Bude), Cornwall, South West England, England

This placemark pertains to The Strangles.

This pinpointed location, at coordinates 50.7122, -4.5880 (Map It), is the junction of A39 and B3263 within the post town of Bude. This junction is about 8.5 miles south of Bude and Stratton and 1.3 miles south of Wainhouse Corner.
From here, go west (toward the coast) on B3263. After 1.6 miles, you will reach a crossroads in the tiny hamlet of Tresparrett Posts. Continue straight ahead on B3263 another 0.6 mile, then turn right onto an unnamed road. (It is the first turn after Tresparrett Posts.)
Follow the unnamed road north for 1.7 miles to a parking pullout on the right that holds about 15 cars. This pullout is just before Trevigue B&B, a cluster of old stone farm buildings.
The trail to the beach leaves opposite the north end of the pullout.
This placemark pertains to The Strangles.

Wainhouse Corner
Google Maps and Google Earth mistakenly labels this hamlet as St. Gennys. It is actually Wainhouse Corner. (St. Gennys is 2.4 miles to the northwest, close to the coast and not along A39.)
This placemark pertains to The Strangles.

Trevigue B&B

Penhale Sands

Penhale Sands
Penhale Sands is a 2-mile-long beach. The southern quarter of the beach is a deep crescent abutting the village of Perranporth, and that is where most beachgoers (textile) gather. From there, the beach narrows and extends north over 1.5 miles (past a vast caravan park) and ends at a headland. Nudity is common on the far north end of the beach, but attendance by nudists seems rather light. Nudity apparently continues despite a nudity ban imposed around 2006. Discretion may be in order.
city, county, region, country  Perranporth, Cornwall, South West England, England

This placemark pertains to Penhale Sands.

Perran Sands caravan park
This placemark pertains to Penhale Sands.

turnoff toward Perran Sands caravan park
This placemark pertains to Penhale Sands.

St. Piran's Oratory

Goonhavern, Truro, UK
Goonhavern is a village within the post town of Truro. This placemark is pinpointed at a double roundabout in the village, at the turnoff from A3075 onto B3285 toward Perranporth.
From here, follow B3285 northwest (toward Perranporth) for 1.3 miles, where B3285 will make a 90-degree curve to the left. At the curve, turn right toward the hamlet of Mount. (If you reach the turnoff toward Perran Sands caravan park, you've missed your turn by 75 yards.)
Follow the road toward Mount for just 1/4 mile, where the is a small parking area on the left with about seven pull-in spaces. If these spaces are full, you can also park alongside the road nearby.

Along the road toward the hamlet of Mount, there are number of trails that meander through the open, mostly treeless area. To get to the north end of Penhale Sands, you'll be walking around the northern and eastern periphery of the large caravan park. En route, you'll pass through the vicinity of St. Piran's Oratory (pinpointed), which is an archaeological site of the remains of an 6th-century church. If you reach the archaeological site, start walking directly toward the beach. The total hike is about 1.4 miles. The green line shows a rough outline of the hiking route.

Fishing Cove

Fishing Cove
This small, sheltered cove is less than 100 yards long. Attendance is light, but nudity is well accepted.
city, county, region, country  Camborne, Cornwall, South West England, England

Assume that your starting point is the town of Hayle. Follow B3301 northeast (toward Portreath). After about 3 miles, you will pass through the hamlet of Gwithian. Less than half a mile beyond Gwithian, you will cross a one-lane bridge, where this placemark is pinpointed, at coordinates 50.2286, -5.3844 (Map It).
Continue along B3301 for 0.9 mile past the bridge, then turn left into a small parking lot near the edge of the cliff. This lot holds a dozen or so cars. If parking is full, continue along B3301 about 1/4 mile farther to the much larger parking lot on the right at Hells Gate Café.
This placemark pertains to Fishing Cove.

This placemark pertains to Fishing Cove.

Hells Mouth Café
This placemark pertains to Fishing Cove.

From the parking area, follow the broad path going northwest about 250 yards, then bear right onto a small side trail that descends to the beach. The total hike is about 1/3 mile.

Porthkidney Sands

Porthkidney Sands
Nudity occurs on this expansive beach just west of the River Hayle estuary even though local authorities have historically not been especially receptive to naturist use. Police that visit the beach regularly apparently patrol for inappropriate activity and do not bother people just for being naked, but some discretion may be in order. Many nude sunbathers seek shelter in the dunes. The beach is rarely crowded since parking in Leland is limited and not adjacent to the beach.
city, county, region, country  Lelant (St. Ives), Cornwall, South West England, England

St. Uny Church
This placemark pertains to Porthkidney Sands.

Lelant, St. Ives, UK
Lelant is a village within the post town of St. Ives. Lelant is located along A3074, just north of A30 (the major route that goes from London west through Cornwall).
From Lelant, go north (toward Carbis Bay and St. Ives) on A3074. After half a mile or so, A3074 will curve 90 degrees to the left. Do NOT follow the curve. Instead, stay straight ahead. You will be at the start of Church Road.
Follow Church Road north about 1/3 mile, where it too will curve 90 degrees to the left. At this point, St. Uny Church will be in front of you. It is a prominent stone medieval structure. Park at the curve or elsewhere in the area along the street. The path to the beach passes in front of the church.
This placemark pertains to Porthkidney Sands.

This placemark pertains to Porthkidney Sands.

pedestrian tunnel under the railway

Follow the path that goes by St. Uny Church. As you walk toward the sea, the front entrance of the church will be on your right, and the church cemetery will be on your left. Beyond the church you'll be walking along a public right of way through a golf course. After about 300 yards, the path goes through a short tunnel under the railway.
On the other side of the railway, the path will curve to the left and follow the railway westward. Continue 200 yards, then watch on your left for a pedestrian bridge over the railway (that connects back to the golf course). At this point, bear right onto a side trail through the dunes. (There are also a number of other side trails through the dunes farther along.) After a few hundred yards you'll arrive at the beach.

Pednevounder Beach

Pednevounder Beach
Pednevounder Beach is an idyllic, extraordinarily beautiful beach that draws a mix of nudists and textiles. This small sandy beach and its shallow bay of turquoise water are sheltered by craggy rock formations on three sides. At low tide, a sandbar in the bay is exposed and provides additional space for sunbathers. The final descent to the beach is steep and requires a certain level of agility and physical fitness, so be prepared.
city, county, region, country  Treen (St. Levans), Cornwall, South West England, England

This placemark pertains to Pednevounder Beach.

caravan park
This placemark pertains to Pednevounder Beach.

From the hamlet of Treen, follow the road that goes south through the fields and skirts the edge of the caravan park. After and easy and straightforward walk of about 1/3 mile, you'll be standing above the coastline. The well-defined trail will make a 90-degree curve to the right and begin to go west. Just a few steps beyond this curve, the trail forks. Take the left fork, which veers closer to the coastline. Pednevounder Beach is below you. Continue about 125 yards, then watch for the side trail that descends to the beach. The descent is challenging and steep, with rock scrambling required near the bottom. Be sure you are up for it.
This placemark pertains to Pednevounder Beach.

Treen, St. Levan, UK
Treen is a hamlet within the post town of St. Levan. This placemark is pinpointed at the turnoff from B3315 into Treen. This turnoff is located about 2.2 miles southwest of St. Buryan and 3.2 miles southeast of Land's End. The turnoff into Treen is 0.8 mile east of the turnoff toward the popular beach at Porthcurno.
Once you turn into Treen, you'll reach a large parking lot in less than 300 yards. Treen is tiny and has no through roads, so you can't help but find it. A small parking fee is charged.

Arthur's Beach

Arthur's Beach
Arthur's Beach is located behind the Falmouth Golf Club. It is secluded and not visible from the clifftop. The beach consists of two coves separated by a low outcropping of rock. Both coves are attended by nudists, but crowds are never large.
city, county, region, country  Falmouth, Cornwall, South West England, England

This placemark pertains to Arthur's Beach.

Swanpool Beach (textile)
This placemark pertains to Arthur's Beach.

This placemark, at coordinates 50.1482, -5.0737 (Map It), is pinpointed at a small roundabout in Falmouth were A39 intersects Woodland Crescent. If you turn onto A39 from A394, you'll reach this roundabout after 3.7 miles. If you reach the terminus of A39 at Falmouth Docks, you've missed it by 0.8 mile.
Assuming you are approaching from the north, go right (southwest) on Woodland Terrace (which quickly becomes Pennance Road). After just 300 yards, turn right onto Swanpool Hill (which quickly becomes Swanpool Road). Follow this road 1/2 mile. Just past Swanpool (a long pond), turn right into a large parking lot. This lot is across the road from Swanpool Beach.
This placemark pertains to Arthur's Beach.

Starting at the parking lot opposite Swanpool Beach, face the sea and then turn right. Follow Swanpool Road south about 150 yards. Just beyond the curve of the road, turn left onto the start of the coastal path, which at first parallels a driveway.
After about 0.4 mile, in the midst of a forested area, the path makes a long curve to the right. Watch for the Home Guard (WWII) memorial obelisk. Just past the memorial, bear left onto a side trail that gradually descends to the beach. Continue a bit west across the beach to reach the nude area.

Home Guard (WWII) memorial obelisk (location is approximate)

Falmouth Golf Club

Vault Beach

Vault Beach
This beach stretches about 2/3 mile and is backed by a steep hillside. The only easy access is via the far east end (see the green line). Nudity occurs toward the west end. The total walk from the parking lot to the nude area is about 2/3 mile.
city, county, region, country  Gorran Haven (St. Austell), Cornwall, South West England, England

Mevagissey, St. Austell, UK
Mevagissey is a popular tourist village within the post town of St. Austell. It is reached via B3273, which runs directly south from St. Austell.
Once you reach Mevagissey, the route numbering ends. Continue south on the local roads, following signs toward the village of Gorran Haven (via the hamlet of Trewollock). After about 3 miles, you will reach a "T" junction in the middle of Gorran Haven. This is the end of Trewollock Lane.
At the "T," turn right onto Cooks Level. Go west just 200 yards, then veer left onto Rice Lane.
Follow Rice Lane to the south and east about 1/4 mile to a "Y." Bear right onto Lamledra Hill.
Follow Lamledra Hill south (and slightly west) about 1/4 mile, then turn left into the parking lot.
This placemark pertains to Vault Beach.

This placemark pertains to Vault Beach.

Downderry Beach

Downderry Beach
Nudity is customary on the beach east of Downderry, with the farther eastern reaches of the beach being well-known as a gay beach. Access difficulties provide a measure of protection for naturists. At low tide, access is no problem. However, at high tide most of the sand is submerged and the beach becomes a series of tiny coves, and you could become trapped in one of these coves. While there is escape by climbing the steep hillside up to the coastal trail that runs above the beach, this is a challenge only for the physically fit. Plan to exit the beach about three hours before high tide. Check the tide chart in a local paper or online at a website like this one. (Look up nearby Devonport/Plymouth.)
city, county, region, country  Downderry (Torpoint), Cornwall, South West England, England

Downderry, Torpoint, UK
Downderry is a village within the post town of Torpoint. The only road through town is B3247.
[To reach Downderry: Starting on the A38 on the Tamar Bridge that connects Plymouth to Saltash (at the Devon/Cornwall border), follow A38 west (through Saltash) for 7.5 miles to the roundabout at Trerulefoot. Go south on A374 for 1.2 miles toward Torpoint. Turn right and go west on A387 for 2 miles to the hamlet of Hessenford. Turn left onto B3247 and go south. After 2.2 miles, in the village of Seaton, B3247 will gradually curve to the left and begin to follow the coast, heading east, as you enter the outskirts of Downderry. After another mile you will be at the village center of Downderry.]
Once you enter Downderry, you will need to find parking as far east as possible. There is not a formal lot that provides immediate access to the nude beach. The area pinpointed by the "P" placemark is limited streetside parking at the start of Buttlegate, which is the last left (inland) turn in Downberry (assuming you approach via Seaton). If you reach the point where B3247 makes a sharp "U" curve to the left and begins to go inland, you've missed Buttlegate by 150 yards, but you will need to return to this curve on foot to find the trail to the beach.
This placemark pertains to Downderry Beach.

This placemark pertains to Downderry Beach.

This outcropping of rock divides the smaller sandy cove from the larger one. At high tide, the beach around this outcropping is submerged.
This placemark pertains to Downderry Beach.

From wherever you are able to find parking in Downderry, follow the main road through town (B3247) east to the end of town. The road makes a very sharp "U" curve to the left as it turns inland. At this curve, there is a short access trail that descends to the beach (drawn in green).
At the beach, turn left and walk east about 200 yards across a mostly shingle area and you'll reach a stretch of sandy beach. This part of the beach gets some naturist use. Keep walking about 300 yards across this stretch and skirt the rocky outcropping (pinpointed) and you will reach a much longer beach that stretches over half a mile. This is where most naturists gather.

Devon - North Coast

Sillery Sands

Sillery Sands
This beautiful beach of about 3/4 mile in length in Exmoor National Park is situated beneath a steep cliff. Access is via a switchback trail that is a bit tiring, especially on the way back up. The beach is lightly attended due to the challenging hike and limited parking. Nudity is common, particularly toward the northeast end of the beach. Rocky outcroppings divide Sillery Sands into three coves. The access trail takes you to the western cove. At low tide, it is easy to skirt around the rocks to explore the entirety of the beach, but at high tide the middle and eastern coves are cut off from the rest of the beach. Be careful to watch the tide so you don't get stranded at one of these coves.
city, county, region, country  Lynmouth, Devon, South West England, England

The Exmoor Sandpiper Inn
This placemark pertains to Sillery Sands.

This placemark pertains to Sillery Sands.

Lynmouth, UK
Starting at the junction of routes A39 and B3234 in Lynmouth, go east (toward Contisbury) on A39. At first you'll be driving through a forested area. After 0.5 mile, as you emerge from the trees, take note of a parking pullout on the left (coast) side of the road that is marked by a prominently painted broken white line. A coastal path begin here. Don't park here yet, but keep it in mind as a backup if parking is tight.
Continue east another 0.4 mile to a parking pullout on the right (inland) side of the road, also marked by a broken white line. Park here. The trail that descends to the beach splits off from the coastal path just below this pullout.
If you reach the Exmoor Sandpiper Inn in Contisbury, you've missed the pullout by 0.7 mile.
Note: There are several tiny parking pullouts along the 1.5-mile stretch of A39 between Lynmouth and Contisbury. The two described above are the only two of them that are marked by broken white lines.
This placemark pertains to Sillery Sands.

The coastal path that parallels A39 begins here and goes east, toward Contisbury. If you park here rather than at the pinpointed pullout, follow the coastal path 1/3 mile to the side trail that descends to the beach.

The pinpointed parking pullout is just above the point where the trail to Sillery Sands splits off from the coastal path that parallels the highway. The hike down takes about 15 minutes, via a series of switchbacks. You'll arrive at the west end of the 1/3-mile-long beach. The hike back up is far more tiring, and takes longer, than the hike down.

Wild Pear Beach

Wild Pear Beach
This small cove backed by a lush, rugged hillside is a haven for nudists owing to its hidden location and inconspicuous access trail. Attendance is light. The final descent to the beach is a bit challenging, and the condition of this part of the trail is inconsistent as it seems to regularly get damaged by rain and then repaired. You should probably avoid this beach is the ground is really wet.
city, county, region, country  Combe Martin (Ilfracombe), Devon, South West England, England

covered resting place that resembles a bus shelter
This placemark pertains to Wild Pear Beach.

Location of a gate through which you'll pass along the coastal path. The side path to the beach is just a minute or so past the gate.
This placemark pertains to Wild Pear Beach.

To orient yourself: Assume you are standing in the parking lot looking seaward over the small, rocky bay. To your right, there is a hillside the rises toward the sea. There are about a dozen houses built along the slope. The houses that are farther away from where you are standing are higher up the hill, near the cliff. Behind these houses is a path that leads toward Wild Pear Beach.
Go toward the houses and watch for signs for the coastal path. When you reach the start of the path, the first part 250-300 yards of the hike is uphill (to the rear of the aforementioned houses). At the top of the hill, the path turns toward the right near a covered resting place that resembles a bus shelter. From here, follow the coastal path east about 1/3 mile, at which point you'll pass through a gate in a fence that crosses the path. Less than 100 yards past the gate, there is an easy-to-miss side trail to your left that descends to the beach. If it has been more than a minute since you passed through the gate and you are still on the coastal path, you've probably missed the side trail.
The side trail zigzags down to the beach. The total hike is about 1/2 mile.
Note: The orange line is a trail that runs along the fence and connects to West Challacombe Lane. This trail provides an alternative route to the beach. The distance is about the same, but about half the walk is along village streets.
This placemark pertains to Wild Pear Beach.

Combe Martin, Ilfracombe, UK
Combe Martin is a village within the post town of Ilfracombe. From the center of Combe Martin, follow A399 northwest (toward Ilfracombe) about 3/4 mile. Turn right on Hangman Path and follow it to a parking lot next to the rocky bay.
(If you reach the point where A399 curves sharply to the left at the coast, you've missed the turnoff toward parking by about 300 yards.)

Saunton Sands

Saunton Sands
This beach is over 3 miles long, and most visitors stay toward the far north end, where there is a parking lot. Nudity occurs toward the southern end. Attendance at the southern end is light and nudity is not officially allowed. There are some occasional dustups due to intolerant local official, but this is apparently not too serious. From either end, you need to walk a good way before stripping off. If you park at the north end, where there are a lot of textiles, you need to move well away from the main crowd (about 2 miles). If you park at the south end at the estuary, you need to walk north away from the area where military exercises take place. The vast field of dunes behind the beach is known as Braunton Burrows.
city, county, region, country  Saunton (Braunton), Devon, South West England, England

Braunton, UK
This placemark is pinpointed at the junction of routes A361 and B3231, near the center of Braunton. B3231 is the turnoff toward Saunton.
From here, follow B3231 west (toward Saunton) for 1.3 miles.
Option 1:
Turn left onto Burrows Close Lane. As you head south, this road will change names to Sandy Lane and then to American Road. Park after about 3 miles. About 150 yards before the very end of the road at the estuary, there is a trail across the dunes to the south end of Saunton Sands.
Option 2 (drawn in purple):
Instead of turning, continue west along B3231 another 1.3 miles (passing through Saunton), then turn left toward a large beachside parking lot. If you reach the Saunton Sands Hotel, you've missed the turnoff by 350 yards.
If you take Option 1, parking is informal but free, and the walk is a bit shorter, but you'll have to enter an area an area where there are military exercises. Some visitors find the presence of military vehicles in the area unsettling, but it is a public area. If you take Option 2, you'll have to pay to park, and the walk talks about 40 minutes.
This placemark pertains to Saunton Sands.

Saunton Sands Hotel
This placemark pertains to Saunton Sands.

This placemark pertains to Saunton Sands.

Devon - South Coast

Slapton Sands (Pilchards Cove)

Slapton Sands (Pilchards Cove)
Slapton Sands is an unofficial but well-established nude beach, said to have been frequented by nude bathers since the 1930's. Nudity occurs on the northeast end of the beach. Facing the sea from the parking lot, go left on the path that runs along the inland edge of the beach. When the path peters out after about 1/3 mile, you'll be in the nude area, which is backed by scenic cliffs and a dense growth of trees. There are toilets at the parking lot, but otherwise the beach has no amenities. Slapton Sands is popular, and on nice beach days the 100-space parking lot fills up well before noon, even on weekdays. There is no convenient alternative parking. The next lot is about a mile to the southwest, opposite the short spur road to Slapton village.
city, county, region, country  Strete (Dartmouth), Devon, South West England, England

This placemark pertains to Slapton Sands.

Strete, Dartmouth, UK
Strete is a village within the post town of Dartmouth. Strete is located about 5 miles to the southwest of the center of Dartmouth, via A379 (passing through Stoke Fleming).
From Strete, follow A379 southwest (toward Slapton and Torcross). You will be driving above and parallel to the coastline. After one mile, as the road enters a grove of trees, it will make a very sharp curve to the left. After this curve, A379 goes downhill about 1/4 mile to sea level. At the bottom of the hill, turn left into the Strete Gate parking lot. (If you are still on A379 when it curves to the right at sea level, you've missed it.)
This placemark pertains to Slapton Sands.

Slapton Sands

Scabbacombe Sands

Scabbacombe Sands
This very scenic beach is rather remote (although not especially difficult to access) and lightly attended. It draws a smattering of naturists in the know, but it is not nearly as well known as nearby nude beaches (especially popular Slapton Sands, which is 10 miles to the southwest via the ferries at Dartmouth). The beach is less than 200 yards across, but nudists usually disrobe on the north end (farthest from the beach trail) if textiles are present.
Note: The longer beach directly to the north is at the base of a very steep hillside and as far as we know is inaccessible by land, except perhaps for the very agile and daring..
city, county, region, country  Kingswear, Devon, South West England, England

This placemark pertains to Scabbacombe Sands.

From the parking lot, follow the narrow dirt road that is bordered by trees. The road will peter out after about 350 yards. At this point, turn left and walk through the treeless pasture toward the steep hillside that rises to the north (see the purple shaded area). After about 200 yards, you'll see the start of a narrow path that follows a cleft downhill toward the sea cliffs.
Follow this downhill path about a 1/4 mile to the edge of the cliff. At this point, the beach is directly below you.
At the edge of the cliff, turn right (south) and follow the trail that runs closest to the cliff edge. You'll begin to go downhill about 100 yards, gently for the first half and much more steeply for the second half, at which point you will encounter a gate. Go through the gate for the final short stretch of the path to the beach.
Note: The upslope of the steep hillside (shaded in purple) will be on your left as you make your way toward the beach. If you find yourself going up this hill, you are going the wrong way.
This placemark pertains to Scabbacombe Sands.

This placemark, at coordinates 50.3727, -3.5438 (Map It), pinpoints the junction of A379 and B3205 in Hillhead, a village on the border of the post towns of Brixham and Kingwear. You will most likely be approaching from north since approaching from the south requires a ferry crossing.
Assuming you are approaching from the north via A379, when you reach Hillhead, just past a small roundabout you will reach this fork. The right fork is the continuation of A379 and is signed "Higher Ferry." The left fork is B3205 and is signed "Lower Ferry."
Take the left (Lower Ferry) fork. Follow B3205 (a.k.a. Slappers Hill) southwest toward Kingswear for 2/3 mile.
Turn left onto Broad Road (signed "Coleton Fishacre). Go south 1/2 mile to a four-way junction. Continue straight through the junction (you are now on Pepper Lane) an additional 0.2 mile to a "T" junction.
Turn left (east) onto Scabbacombe Lane. After just 150 yards, the road will fork. Keep to the left (straight ahead) and continue east along Scabbacombe Lane an additional 1/2 mile to a small National Trust parking lot on the right.
Note: The part of the route along Scabbacombe Lane is through a pasture area where there are no buildings. If you reach a collection of farm structures that line both sides of Scabbacombe Lane, that means you've just missed the parking lot (by about 200 yards).
This placemark pertains to Scabbacombe Sands.

Hillhead
This cluster of buildings is the village of Hillhead, which Google Maps and Google Earth does not label. (It is not Lupton, as the nearby label might suggest.)

Petitor Beach

Petitor Beach
This well-hidden, rocky beach is less than 150-yards long. Although not a major nude beach, Petitor has a loyal following of local nudists. The north end of the beach is predominantly gay. The hike to the beach requires a bit of effort, so be prepared.
city, county, region, country  Torquay (Torbay), Devon, South West England, England

Facing the sea from the dead end of Petitor Road, bear slightly to the right and head down the path that goes through a small, open grassy area. As you continue downhill the trees close in on the path. After about 300 yards, as you approach the coastline, bear to the left at the trail fork. Continue through the trees a few hundred yards further and you'll arrive at the south end of the small beach. Although the total hike is just 1/4 mile or so, it is steep and challenging. Be in shape for it.
This placemark pertains to Petitor Beach.

This placemark pertains to Petitor Beach.

This pinpointed roundabout just south of Kingskerswell is the junction of A380 and A3022. This roundabout is located at coordinates 50.4873, -3.5681 (Map It). A3022 begins at this roundabout. It is the main route into Torquay.
From here, go south (toward Torquay) on A3022 (a.k.a. Riviera Way) for 0.9 mile to a major junction.
Go left onto Hele Road (B3199) and go east 0.7 mile to a "T" junction where you have to turn.
Go left onto Teignmouth Road (still B3199) and go northeast 1/2 mile to another "T" junction.
Go right onto St. Mary Church Road (still B3199) and go south 0.3 mile.
Go left onto Petitor Road. This road dead ends after 0.2 mile, and the trail to the beach begins at the end of the road. There is no designated parking lot. Parking is streetside wherever you can find a place in this residential area.
This placemark pertains to Petitor Beach.

Budleigh Salterton Beach

Budleigh Salterton Beach
Part of the pebbly beach of the resort town of Budleigh Salterton is designated and signed for clothing-optional use. The main beach area of Budleigh Salterton abuts the development of the town. From there, look west (to the right when facing the water) and you'll see where the town ends as the land begins to rise. The nude part of the beach, just past the end of town, begins about 1/3 mile past the steps that are toward the far west end of the beach promenade. This part of the beach is set beneath beautiful, dramatic red cliffs. The nude area is generally well attended but uncrowded.
city, county, region, country  Budleigh Salterton, Devon, South West England, England

This placemark is pinpointed at the Steamer Steps, a broad staircase with a wooden handrail that connects the promenade to the beach. The Steamer Steps are located at the end of Rolle Street, very close to the town center. At the base of the steps, turn right. You'll see a sign informing you that a clothing optional beach begins 500 meters ahead (about 1/3 mile).
This placemark pertains to Budleigh Salterton Beach.

Budleigh Salterton, UK
Budleigh Salterton is a seaside resort town located about 4.5 miles east of Exmouth. The through route of Budleigh Salterton (B3178) runs directly along the beach promenade for about 250 yards (see the blue line). This part of the street is called Marine Parade, and that is where this placemark is pinpointed. As you are driving along this stretch, you'll have an unobstructed view over the pebbly beach, which is lined with small boats, to the sea. Orient yourself on Marine Parade to assess you parking options.
Closest Parking to the Nude Beach:
Go west on Marine Parade, toward the town center. When the road begins to veer slightly inland away from the beach promenade, continue 270 yards (the street is now called Fore Street), then turn right into a pay parking lot. (If you reach Rolle Street, a side street that goes toward the beach, you've just missed the lot. After you park, walk along Rolle Street to the beach.) This pay lot is the closest parking option to the nude area of the beach. However, there is a three-hour parking limit. If you don't like this restriction, you can drive around and look for other small parking lots in the area.
The Easiest Parking:
If you find that parking in the town center is too full, expensive or time restrictive, go east on Marine Parade, away from the town center. Past the beach promenade, the road will begin to go uphill. At the top of the hill, when the road (called Coastguard Hill at this point) begins to curve inland, turn right (straight ahead). Follow Salting Hill about 230 yards to a huge parking lot. This lot is likely to have ample space, but it adds a little over 1/2 mile to your walk to the nude beach.
This placemark pertains to Budleigh Salterton Beach.

This lot is the most likely place in town to have ample parking, but it adds about 1/2 mile to your walk to the nude beach compared to parking in the town center.
This placemark pertains to Budleigh Salterton Beach.

This lot in the town center, just east of Rolle Road, is a pay lot with a three-hour limit. It is the closest lot to the nude beach.

Weston Mouth Beach

Weston Mouth Beach
This scenic and rather isolated pebble beach is never crowded since parking is limited and not adjacent to the beach. You'll hike about a mile through beautiful, pastoral countryside en route to the beach. A sign at the bottom of the access trail informs visitors that nudity may be practiced beginning 250 yards to the west (to the right when facing the water). From the start of the nude area, nudity is possible to the headland at the end of the beach—a distance of about 1/3 mile. There is always ample room to spread out.
city, county, region, country  Weston (Sidmouth), Devon, South West England, England

This placemark pertains to Weston Mouth Beach.

Donkey Sanctuary
This placemark pertains to Weston Mouth Beach.

Sidford, Sidmouth, UK
Sidford is a village within the post town of Sidmouth. A3052, A375 and B3175 intersect in the village.
Starting in Sidford, go east (toward Seaton) on A3052 for 1.6 miles.
Turn right onto Mire Lane (toward the Donkey Sanctuary and the hamlet of Weston). After about 150 yards, keep to the left at a small roundabout.
Continue east on Mire Lane about 200 yards farther until you reach the next side street to the right. Turn right onto this street, which is Slade Lane.
Follow Slade Lane southeast for 0.4 mile to a "T" junction.
Turn right onto Grammar Lane and go south 140 yards, then turn right into small, shaded National Trust parking lot. If this free lot is full, there are a few other private parking areas along Grammar Lane (watch for signs) where you can park for a small fee or donation. You'll need to return to the NT lot to access the trail to the beach.
This placemark pertains to Weston Mouth Beach.

The path to the beach begins at the small National Trust parking lot and leads through a mostly forested area. After 3/4 mile, you'll arrive at the beach. Most of the trail goes very gradually downhill, with a steeper final descent to the beach.
Turn right on the beach and walk west 250 yards to the start of the nude area.

Dorset

Codgen Beach

Cogden Beach
The stretch of beach between the two pinpointed parking lots spans nearly two miles. The area roughly halfway between these access points is frequented by a small number of nudists. If you approach from the parking lot that is about halfway betweeen Burton Bradstock and Swyre, you'll first have to walk about 1/4 mile on a broad path to reach the beach. Be sure to bear left when the path forks. Once on the beach, go left (east) at least half a mile or until you are well beyond any textiles. If you approach from West Bexington, parking is directly on the beach. Go right (west) at least half a mile or until you are well beyond the textiles. Other than these two parking lots, the only access is by walking nearly a mile from the village of Swyre.
city, county, region, country  Swyre (Dorchester), Dorset, South West England, England

parking lot about halfway between Burton Bradstock and Swyre
This placemark pertains to Cogden Beach.

West Bexington seaside lot
This placemark pertains to Cogden Beach.

Burton Bradstock, Bridport, UK
Burton Bradstock is a village within the post town of Bridport. The turnoff to Burton Bradstock from A35 is at the roundabout in Bothenhampton (just south of Bridport).
From the center of Burton Bradstock, go east (toward Abbotsbury) on B3157 for 1.2 miles. There is a small self-pay National Trust parking lot on the right, next to the road. Park here to access the nude beach from the west end.
Alternatively, you can continue east on B3157 for an additional 1.6 miles to the village of Swyre. When you enter the village, take the first first right onto Swyre Road. Follow this road southeast for 0.9 mile to West Bexington. Turn right onto Beach Road and go south about 1/3 mile to the end of the road at a paved parking lot directly on the beach. Park here to access the nude beach from the east end. The part of the driving route to West Bexington parking is drawn is purple.
The walk to the nude area is about the same from either approach.
This placemark pertains to Cogden Beach.

Cogden Beach

Ringstead Beach

Ringstead Beach
When you access the beach in the hamlet of Ringstead, turn left and walk east about 3/4 mile. Nudity takes places on the eastern end of the beach, near the headland where the beach narrows. Attendance is light.
city, county, region, country  Ringstead (Dorchester), Dorset, South West England, England

This pinpointed roundabout near the hamlet of Warmwell is the junction of A352 (Dorchester ↔ Wareham), A353 (→ Weymouth) and B3390 (→ Warmwell, Crossways). This roundabout is about 5 miles east of Dorchester and 11 miles west of Wareham, and it is the only roundabout between Broadmayne and Owermoigne (about a mile from either village). The coordinates are 50.6673, -2.3554 (Map It).
Starting here, go south (toward Weymouth) on A353 for 1.5 miles, then turn left onto an unnamed road toward Ringstead. (Note: This turn is about 1/2 mile past the hamlet of Poxwell. After passing through Poxwell, A353 will make a long rightward curve. There is a left-hand turnoff in the curve, but this is NOT it. Continue 250 yards to the next left, after A353 straightens out. If you reach Osmington, you've gone about a mile too far.)
Once you turn left toward Ringstead, go southeast 0.4 mile to a fork. Keep to the left.
Continue about 1/3 mile to the next right turnoff, then turn right.
Go south about 1/3 mile to a fork. Keep to the right.
Continue south 1/2 mile farther, then you will arrive at a small pay parking lot on the edge of the hamlet of Ringstead. Access to the beach is straight ahead from the parking lot (about 100 yards).
This placemark pertains to Ringstead Beach.

This placemark pertains to Ringstead Beach.

Durdle Door Beach

Durdle Door Beach
Durdle Door Beach, which stretches not quite 2/3 mile, is one of England's most beautiful beaches. The far east end of the beach is the location of a natural arch that is a scenic wonder. Many tourists come to visit the arch. As you go west on the beach, the white chalky cliffs begin to rise dramatically. The beach ends at a prominent headland called Bat's Head. Nudists gather at the extreme west end of the beach near Bat's Head and a rock column just offshore, well away from the throngs of textiles near the arch.
The only way to enter the beach is via the steps at the east end, and the middle part of the beach below the highest part of the cliffs disappears at high tide. If you see the water rising, make your escape toward the arch before you get trapped. Despite the grand scenery, the beach draws only a smattering of naturists, and it is visible from the top trail atop the cliff above, which probably hinders attendance by nudists.
city, county, region, country  West Lulworth (Wareham), Dorset, South West England, England

Durdle Door natural arch
This placemark pertains to Durdle Door Beach.

Bat's Head (prominent headland)
This placemark pertains to Durdle Door Beach.

rock column
This placemark pertains to Durdle Door Beach.

Durdle Door Caravan Park

From the parking lot, a broad and very well-traveled path angles to the southwest. Your destination in not the beach directly in front of the parking lot but rather the one immediately to the west. Just stay on the broad path and ignore the side trails. After 1/3 mile, where the broad path ends, you'll arrive at the steps that descend to the beach.
You'll arrive at the far east end of the beach, with a magnificent, up-close view of the famous Durdle Door arch. Turn right and walk west about half a mile. The nude area is the far west end of the beach, which ends at a headland.

West Lulworth, Wareham, UK
West Lulworth is a village within the post town of Wareham. The turnoff toward West Lulworth from A352 is in the village of Wool (11 miles east of Dorchester; 5 miles west of Wareham). From Wool, go south on B3071 for 3.6 miles then continue straight ahead (south) on B3070 an additional 3/4 mile and you'll arrive in West Lulworth.
When you reach West Lulworth, B3070 ceases to be a numbered route and continues through the village as West Road. Continue straight ahead on this road about 1.3 miles past the village center, then turn right into Durdle Door Caravan Park. (If you reach the point where the road begins to make a long curve to the right/north, you've just missed it.) Go straight south through the caravan park about 1/3 mile and you'll arrive at a sprawling, grassy, pay parking lot on the other side.

Studland Beach

Studland Beach
Studland Beach is the most famous and popular nude beach in Britain. The beach is located on a peninsula just south of the mouth of Poole Harbour, and it is just a bit south of the Sandbanks ferry crossing in Poole. (The driving directions we give avoid the ferry, but taking the ferry is an alternative.) The beach is officially designated for naturist use, and prominent signs clearly delineate the naturist area from all directions. The nude zone extends just under half a mile and is often quite crowded. Nudity is allowed on the beach only, not in the dunes. Park wardens patrol regularly on bicycle and may impose penalties for nudity outside the signposted area and for lewd behavior.
The red line roughly delineates the length of the nude area. The trail coming in from Ferry Road (see the green line) is a bit of a demarcation line. The south end of the beach is visited mostly by straight couples, and the far south end closest to the Knowles beach parking lot is regarded as the most family friendly part of the beach. The north end of the beach is heavily gay. There is a mobile vendor on the beach selling drinks and snacks. The people you see wading naked through the water with money in hand toward a boat that comes around every so often are buying ice cream.
Be advised that parking fills up quickly, and regardless of whether you approach via the ferry or via Corfe Castle, the roads in the area are often jammed. If you are seeking solitude without traffic delays, Studland is not the best choice, especially on weekends.
city, county, region, country  Studland (Swanage), Dorset, South West England, England

Knoll Beach parking lot
This placemark pertains to Studland Beach.

Shell Bay parking lot at the ferry landing
This placemark pertains to Studland Beach.

streetside parking along Ferry Road near Fire Point 6
This placemark pertains to Studland Beach.

The Knoll Beach lot, which is the southern of the pinpointed parking areas, is the only parking lot that directly abuts the beach. If you park there, go left (north) on the beach about 2/3 mile to reach the southern end of nude area, which is signed.
If you park along the road near Fire Point 6, you'll have to walk about 2/3 mile across the heath, and you'll arrive at the middle to the nude zone. This route is a straight shot and is drawn in green. If you have a GPS device, the coordinates of the trailhead are the same as the coordinates of the middle of the three parking areas.
If you park at Shell Bay at the ferry landing (the northern of the three parking areas), you'll find two beach trails that begin at the same point at the north end of the parking lot. The trail to your left (if your back is to Ferry Road) is a short trail to the beach. Turn right and walk south along the beach, following the curve of the land, and you'll reach the northern end of the nude area after about 3/4 mile. Or, take the trail to your right. This trail, which is drawn in orange, angles south through the heath and ends at a "T" junction with the green trail. Turn left at the junction and shortly you'll reach the middle of the nude area. The total walk is about a mile.

Assume that you start at the A351/A352 junction just west of Wareham. Go south (toward Swanage) on A351 for 4.3 miles and you'll reach the left-hand turnoff for B3351 (toward Studland village), where this placemark is pinpointed. The coordinates of this turnoff are 50.6414, -2.0579 (Map It). This turnoff is directly opposite Corfe Castle, a tall stone structure in ruins perched prominently atop a steep hill. The castle lies at the north end of a village of the same name. Just after turning onto B3351, the road passes through the stone arches of a railroad bridge.
From here, follow B3351 east. Keep straight ahead at all turnoffs and forks. After 5.1 miles, you will arrive at the center of Studland village.
As you approach the village center, the road curves to the right and then goes north out of the village as Ferry Road. Keep in mind that you are just following the curve of the road . There are no turns to make. When you reach the village center, take note of your distance as you begin to go north on Ferry Road.
2/3 mile from the start of Ferry Road, there is a turnoff on the right into Knowle Beach parking lot. This lot provides access to the southern end of the nude beach.
Or, continue north an additional 1.7 miles, where there is a trail near Fire Point 6 that goes across the heath to the middle of the nude beach. Parking is alongside the road.
Or, continue 0.4 mile farther to the Shell Bay parking lot on the right, just before the ferry landing. This lot provides access to the north end or the middle part of the nude beach, depending on which trail you take.

Corfe Castle, a tall stone structure in ruins perched prominently atop a steep hill at the north end of a village of the same name.

Somerset

Berrow Beach

Berrow Beach
The southern end of Berrow's beach is an unofficial nude beach that is attended predominantly by gay men. The nude area of Berrow a bit south of a shipwreck area (pinpointed), where you can see the remains of a small wooden Norwegian vessel that ran aground in 1897. The path that runs between the Church of St. Mary and the golf course (drawn in green) leads directly to the nude area of the beach. Nude sunbathing is common, but it happens mostly in the dunes. Nudity on the open beach occurs only on quiet days when there are no textile visitors in the area. If you do sunbathe nude on the open beach, you should walk away from the wrecked ship should textile visitors wander down to see it, and cover up if a clothed visitor approaches. Nudity is not officially tolerated, and police do show up from time to time, but only in response to a complaint. However, police tactics are not heavy handed, and nude bathers are usually just told not to be naked on the open beach.
city, county, region, country  Berrow (Burnham-on-Sea), Somerset, South West England, England

This placemark pertains to Berrow Beach.

Berrow, Burnham-on-Sea, Somerset, UK
Berrow is a small village located about 2 miles directly north of the town center of Burnham-on-Sea. From Burnham-on-Sea, follow B3140 (Berrow Road) north. When B3140 turns inland (right), keep straight ahead (still on Berrow Road) to the village of Berrow.
The main road through the village changes names a number of times (Berrow Road → Barton Road → Parsonage Road → Pinnocks Croft → Coast Road). Forget the names and just stay on the main through route. This placemark is pinpointed where the main road makes a 90-degree curve to the left / west (approaching from Burnham-on-Sea).
From here, continue 1/4 mile farther, where the main road makes a 90-degree curve to the right (north). Do NOT follow the curve. When you reach the curve, turn left toward the small medieval stone church that is surrounded by a cemetery. Park near the church. A broad path just south of the church and north of the golf course leads to beach. (If you are facing the front of the church, the path will be to your left.)
This placemark pertains to Berrow Beach.

Church of St. Mary
This placemark pertains to Berrow Beach.

remains of an 1897 ship wreck

north end of a large golf course

North West England

Cumbria

Roanhead Beach

Roanhead Beach
Roanhead refers to a peninsula of sorts extending into the Duddon Estuary. It appears as a bump in the coastline on maps. The pinpointed parking lot is located at one extreme of Roanhead. Starting at the parking lot, the beach of Roanhead extends west before curving southward to a cluster of dwellings (pinpointed by the blue flag placemark) at the southern extreme. The total length of the beach is about 2.25 miles, and most of it is likely to be deserted. From the parking lot, walk west on the beach (left when facing the water) until you are well beyond any textiles. Half a mile should suffice. After that, nudity is generally considered acceptable about as far as you'd care to walk, but if you decide to take long walk, be sure to leave a buffer zone at the end of the beach near the previously mentioned dwellings (which are accessed, incidentally, by a track that runs along the bay at the south end of Roanhead, thereby not crossing paths with nudists). Don't expect to see more than a smattering of visitors, nude or otherwise.
The north-facing part of the beach has beautiful views of the hills in the distance, across the Duddon Estuary. If you walk far enough, beyond the curvature of the land, you can look south to see the northern tip of Walney Island, which also gets some nudists attendance. The Roanhead and Walney Island beaches are just 1/4 mile apart at the mouth of Walney Channel. By car, the beaches are 8 miles apart.
city, county, region, country  Roanhead (Barrow-in-Furness), Cumbria, North West England, England

This placemark pertains to Roanhead Beach.

This pinpointed roundabout on the north side of Dalton-in-Furness is the junction of A590 ad A595. The coordinate are 54.1635, -3.1890 (Map It).
From here, follow A590 southwest (toward Barrow-in-Furness) for one mile to the next roundabout. Continue straight through it (staying on A590), then continue less than 150 yards farther to the next possible right turn.
Turn right onto Oak Lea Road and go north 1/3 mile to a "T" junction.
Turn left onto Hawthwaite Lane. Follow this road northwest for 3/4 mile to the parking lot at the end.
This placemark pertains to Roanhead Beach.

cluster of dwellings at the southern tip of Roanhead, at the mouth of Walney Channel
This placemark pertains to Roanhead Beach.

Walney Island Beach

Walney Island Beach
Walney Island is a long island just offshore from the mainland, connected by a bridge. The island spans about 10 miles from north to south, and nude bathing is unofficially accepted at the far northern extreme of the island. Assuming that you park as far north as possible along the beachside driving track, you still need to walk at least a mile farther (on the beach or in the dunes) before stripping down. At first you will be going directly north, and you can see where the beach curves toward the northeast ahead of you. Follow this curvature a bit and you will reach the accepted nude area, which extends to the end of the beach at the tip of the hook-shaped peninsula that forms the northern end of Walney Island. The nude area spans at least 2/3 mile, which is ample considering that there are usually just a smattering of bare bodies. Standing on the beach facing the water, you will be looking northwest across the Duddon Estuary, with beautiful views of the hills in the distance.
city, county, region, country  Vickerstown (Dalton-in-Furness), Cumbria, North West England, England

Note: Google Maps will not draw a route all the way to this location since it does not recognize the driving track along the beach as a navigable road.
To draw a map as close as possible to the coordinates above, use these coordinates instead: 54.1189, -3.2707 (Map It), which is a point 3/4 mile south of the coordinates of this pinpointed location
This placemark pertains to Walney Island Beach.

This pinpointed roundabout on the west side of Barrow-in-Furness is the location of the departure toward the nearly Isle of Walney, which is just offshore. This roundabout, at coordinates 54.1140, -3.2361 (Map It), is located along the main road that goes through Barrow-in-Furness, but the numbering changes here. North of the roundabout, it is A590. To the south, it is A5087. As you head through Barrow-in-Furness on this highway, watch for Isle of Walney signs.
From here, go southwest on North Road for 1/2 mile to the next roundabout. Take the third exit, then go west across the 1/4-mile-long Jubilee Bridge to the island.
At the end of the bridge, immediately take the first possible right onto Promenade. Follow Promenade north for 0.6 mile, then turn left onto Mill Lane.
Follow Mill Lane west for 1/3 mile, then turn right onto West Shore Road.
Follow West Shore Road northwest 3/4 mile to the end of the road at the beach. Although there is a large parking lot here, it is also possible to continue north on the driving track that runs along the beach and park informally. Doing so will shorten your walk substantially. Turn right and head north on the track. You can go up to 3/4 mile before the track totally peters out, but you may want to stop at some point shy of that depending on the condition of the track.
This placemark pertains to Walney Island Beach.

Yorkshire and the Humber

East Riding of Yorkshire

Fraisthorpe Beach

Fraisthorpe Beach
Fraisthorpe Beach has a long history of nude use, and for a time the beach—or at least a short stretch of it—enjoyed an officially protected designation for naturist use. Unfortunately, that protection was revoked it the late 90's, reportedly due to an excess of indiscreet activity. The intervening years have seen a series of "no nudity" signs being posted and then removed, challenges by nudists and occasional attempts by authorities to enforce the nudity ban (although not with heavy-handed tactics).
As with many other cases where nudists are told they can't be naked anymore, this beach seems to be in an extended state of naturist limbo. Big crowds of nudists have disappeared, but nude bathing has not ceased altogether. Nudity is more likely to occur on quiet days.
When you reach the parking area next to Auburn Farm, there is access to the beach at the mouth of a small stream. Turn right on the beach and walk south for just under one mile, and you will reach the mouth of a larger stream. This is an easily identifiable landmark since the stream cuts a prominent gully that interrupts the low clay cliff behind the beach. What used to be the designated nude area begins just beyond the stream outlet and extends about 300 yards. Be sure not to stray too far south of the stream outlet while nude. The caravan park at Barmston is a mile farther south, so staying near the stream outlet allows a buffer of about a mile in both directions.
city, county, region, country  Fraisthorpe (Bridlington), East Riding of Yorkshire, Yorkshire and the Humber, England

This placemark pertains to Fraisthorpe Beach.

Fraisthorpe, Bridlington, UK
Fraisthorpe is a tiny hamlet within the post town of Bridlington. Fraisthorpe is located about 4 miles south of Bridlington, and all the buildings of the hamlet lie on the east (coast) side of A165. This placemark is pinpointed at the northern of the two turnoffs from A165 into Fraisthorpe.
Assuming you are approaching from Bridlington, turn left at the first turnoff into Fraisthorpe. This is an unnamed road. Follow it southeast for just under 300 yards, then turn left onto a road signed "Auburn Farm." Follow this road east for 1/4 mile, then keep left at a fork. Continue east along this road, which makes a number of sharp turns, for another 1.1 miles. Just after passing Auburn Farm, you will reach the end of the road at the beach, next to a stream outlet. Parking is informal on the grass.
This placemark pertains to Fraisthorpe Beach.

Auburn Farm
This placemark pertains to Fraisthorpe Beach.

stream mouth

Scotland

East Lothian

Aberlady Bay

Aberlady Bay
The beach on the northeast side of Aberlady Bay (the mud flats north of Aberlady) is a broad, sandy beach backed by dunes. The beach extends about 3/4 mile, and, although it is a just half an hour by car from Edinburgh, it is sparsely attended, probably because a 1.3 mile walk is required to reach the beach, nor is there enough parking to accommodate crowds. Part of the land between the beach and the highway (A198) is a nature reserve; the rest is a golf course.
Nudity is practiced on the beach, and the small number of nude bathers here are mostly gay men. Nude bathers tend to stay toward the northeast end of the beach, with an appropriate buffer area from the access trail. Furthermore, nude bathing tends to occur mostly in the dunes. Nudity on the open beach should be practiced with discretion as textile dog walkers or other strollers sometimes pass through. Nudity on the open beach seems more common toward evening, perhaps because any possibility of a beach patrol has ended by then (just a theory). The reserve warden is said to turn a blind eye to nudity in the dunes but may not be as unmindful of nudity in the open.
city, council area, country  Aberlady (Longniddry), East Lothian, Scotland

This placemark pertains to Aberlady Bay.

From the parking lot, cross the 170-yard-long footbridge over the mudflats. Continue straight ahead. You'll be angling northwest for 1/4 mile, then you'll pass through short stretch of shrubs.
Past the shrubs, continue north about 1/2 mile. Just past a patch of trees on your right, you will reach a junction.
Turn left. At this point you will be heading west. After 1/2 mile, you will reach the beach. Turn right and walk north on the beach a bit before disrobing.
This placemark pertains to Aberlady Bay.

Aberlady, Longniddry, UK
Aberlady is a village within the post town of Longniddry. Aberlady is located about 18 miles east of the center of Edinburgh. Starting at the A198 exit of A1 near Tranent on the east side of Edinburgh, follow A198 north and east, passing through Longniddry, and you'll reach Aberlady after 6 miles.
Following A198 east through Aberlady (toward Gullane), the road will make two 90-degree curves in quick succession at the east end of the village. From the second of these curves, continue east on A198 for 1/2 mile farther, then turn left into a small parking lot next to the mud flats. The parking lot is located at a long wooden footbridge that crosses part of the mud flats at a stream mouth.
This placemark pertains to Aberlady Bay.

long wooden footbridge

Fife

Kinshaldy Beach

Kinshaldy Beach
Kinshaldy Beach is a long beach that extends over 4 miles, and most of it is backed by the Tentsmuir Forest. There is just one parking lot, located in the central area of the beach, and the beach is little used away from this access point. Although nudity has been reported on both ends of the beach, nude bathing occurs mostly on the south end, toward the mouth of the River Eden. (The forested area north of the parking lot is crisscrossed by walking trails, making the north end of the beach closer to areas visited by textile strollers.)
From the parking area, as you walk toward the beach you'll soon see a small footbridge to your right that crosses a small stream that runs across the beach. Cross this bridge. At this point, you'll be at the border of the forest and the dunes, facing south. You can either go through the dunes or go to the open beach. Continue south about 20 to 30 minutes. A barrel-size blue and yellow cylinder is a landmark for finding the start of the unofficial nude area. Nudity occurs both on the open beach and in the dunes. Attendance is light, and core users are gay men.
city, council area, country  Leuchars (St. Andrews), Fife, Scotland

This placemark pertains to Kinshaldy Beach.

This pinpointed roundabout just south of Newport-on-Tay is the junction of A92 (Dunfermline ↔ Dundee), B995 (→ Woodhaven, Newport-on-Tay) and A914 (→ Luechars, St. Andrews, Balmullo). The coordinates are 56.4288, -2.9326 (Map It). If you are approaching from Dundee, this is the second roundabout you will reach after crossing the 1.4-mile-long Tay Road Bridge over the Firth of Tay (the first being at the end of the bridge).
From here, follow A914 southeast (toward Leuchars). After 2.8 miles, at the hamlet of Carrick, A914 will turn south toward Balmullo. Do NOT turn. Continue straight ahead toward Leuchars. The road number becomes A919.
After another mile, you will reach a small roundabout in the village of Leuchars. Go straight ahead (no longer following A919). You will be on Main Street.
Just 70 yards past the roundabout, keep right at a fork, then continue about 250 yards farther. Take note of St. Athernase Church on your left. It is a prominent medieval structure surrounded by gravestones. Immediately past the church, turn left onto Pitlethie Road.
Follow Pitlethie Road north out of the village. After 1.5 miles, turn right onto a side road signed "Kinshaldy Beach." Follow this road east for 2 miles to a Forestry Commission pay parking area at the end.
This placemark pertains to Kinshaldy Beach.

Tay Road Bridge over the Firth of Tay
A92 goes south from Dundee across this long bridge.
This placemark pertains to Kinshaldy Beach.

mouth of the River Eden

St. Athernase Church

footbridge

Highland

Crakaig Beach

Crakaig Beach
The beach bordering the caravan park at Crakaig is about a mile long, and the curvature of the land divides it into two distinct areas: the longer eastern part of the beach faces southeast, and the shorter western part of the beach faces southwest. In 2004, the owner of the caravan park decided to drum up business by allowing nude use on the western part of the beach, the length of which is drawn by the red line. Despite some initial publicity, it does not seem that this beach has ever drawn a significant number of nudists. This is the far north of Scotland, after all, where the average daily high temperature at the hottest time of the year (late July and early August) is merely 19°C (66°F). You may have the beach to yourself.
The west end of the beach is formed by the mouth of a small river. If you hike upstream along the river just a few hundred yards, you'll reach the railway. The river passes under an arched stone railway bridge. Just beyond the bridge, there is a series of pools in the river that are private enough for skinnydipping, if you can handle the cold.
The caravan park is quite primitive, and it should be noted that nudity is allowed only on the beach, not amidst the caravan sites.
more info from nakedscotland.org.uk
city, council area, country  Brora, Highland, Scotland

This placemark, at coordinates 58.0746, -3.7705 (Map It), is pinpointed along A9 at the hamlet of Crakaig, about 62 miles north of Inverness. This hamlet is poorly signed, very easy to miss and not labeled on most maps. If you have a GPS device, use the coordinates. If not, start watching your distance well in advance.
If approaching from the south (heading north), you will pass through the seaside village of Brora. Take note of your distance when you cross the short bridge over the River Brora near the village center. It is the only bridge in town. From the bridge, continue north on A9 for 5.8 miles, then turn right at the small "Crakaig" sign (where there is also a "not-a-through-road" sign, which is a blue panel with a "T" formed by a vertical white bar and a horizontal red bar).
If approaching from the north (heading south), you will pass through the seaside village of Helmsdale. As you leave town, you will cross a prominent bridge over the River Helmsdale at the river mouth. From the bridge, continue south on A9 for 5.3 miles, then turn left at the small "Crakaig" sign.
After turning into Crakaig, go through the tiny hamlet and continue toward the coast. After 1/2 mile, the road will pass under a railway bridge, where there is a gate. (If the gate is closed, you'll need to stop, open it then close it behind you. Otherwise, just go on through.)
Beyond the railway bridge, follow the main road as it curves to the left (east). Go about 200 yards to a fork and take the left fork (straight ahead; the other fork is for exiting traffic).
Continue 125 yards farther to another fork. Take the right fork, heading downhill toward the caravans.
After about 75 yards, you'll reach yet another fork. Take the right fork. At this point, you will be heading southwest, and the beach will be on your left-hand side.
Continue about 250 yards and stop at the toilet building, which is a small white concrete-block structure. The parking regulations and fees are posted here.
Continue southwest about 1/4 mile past the toilet building, at which point the road will curve to the right and begin to go northwest. At this point, you are next to the nude area of the beach. Pick a campsite and park.
This placemark pertains to Crakaig Beach.

toilet block in the middle of Crakaig Caravan Park
This placemark pertains to Crakaig Beach.

This placemark pertains to Crakaig Beach.

railway bridge over the access road

pools near a railway bridge over the river

North Ayrshire

Ardeer Beach

Ardeer Beach
Ardeer Beach is a little-visited beach that extends about 2 miles. Textile attendance is very light since there is another beach immediately north, closer to town and with convenient parking. Ardeer Beach is backed by an industrial area with a lot of defunct buildings, and the only access to the beach is at its far north end. (The south end of the beach is at the mouth of the River Irvine. There was recently a museum near the south end of the beach accessed via a footbridge over the river mouth, but the museum and the footbridge are now closed, so there is no longer beach access from the south.) Ardeer Beach is well established as a nude beach, but attendance is fairly light. Although there are some reports of nudists strolling the entire length of the beach, this seems uncommon. Most nudists tend to gravitate toward the center of the beach, leaving an ample buffer zone.
If you start from the parking lot on the jetty, the beach begins about 1/3 mile to the south. If you park in the informal parking area, you can cut out most of that distance. Once you access the far north end of the beach, continue south about 300 yards and note the Rabbie Burns mural (pinpointed) on the retaining wall. Continue south about 1/3 mile farther and you'll reach a long pile of rocks against the retaining wall. These rocks are the generally accepted start of the nude area, which extends about as far as you'd care to walk.
more info from nakedscotland.org.uk
city, council area, country  Ardeer (Stevenston), North Ayrshire, Scotland

informal parking, accessed via a rough track from the formal parking lot
This placemark pertains to Ardeer Beach.

This pinpointed roundabout, at coordinates 55.6465, -4.7323 (Map It), is the Pennyburn Roundabout, which is the junction of A78 and A738. This roundabout is between Stevenston and Kilwinning, and it is about 30 miles southwest of Glasgow.
From here, follow A738 west (toward Stevenston and Saltcoats) for 1/2 mile to a roundabout (passing straight through one other roundabout en route.)
At the roundabout, turn left onto B752 (toward Ardeer) and go south 2/3 mile to the next roundabout. Go straight through it (still toward Ardeer), then then almost immediate take the next possible right onto Caldonian Road (still B752).
Follow Caldonian Road west 1/4 mile to a "T" junction.
Turn left (south) onto Shore Road. This road will immediately fork. Take the right fork, which is signed "Beach Point."
After about 250 yards, the road will curve leftward by the toilets and begin to run next to the beach. Continue about 0.4 mile farther to a parking lot that is located on a short jetty at the end of the road. Or, you can continue about 1/4 mile farther (see the light blue line) and park in an earthen area, but the track beyond the jetty parking lot is rough.
This placemark pertains to Ardeer Beach.

This placemark pertains to Ardeer Beach.

old toilet building (reportedly closed now)

mural of Robert Burns (a famous Scottish poet better known as "Rabbie" Burns) on the retaining wall

first pile of rocks after passing the Rabbie Burns mural

The Big Idea museum. This museum closed in 2006, and the footbridge over the River Irvine is also closed.

Cleat's Shore

Cleat's Shore
Numerous internet reports describe Cleat's Shore as an "official" nude beach, but we can't for the life of us find the answers to the questions "By whose authority?" and "Why here?" An author of Bare Britain said of this beach in a Times Online interview: "I suspect it’s probably the least visited nudist beach in the known universe." Whatever the case, attendance is sparse, even though you can drive all the way to the beach. With about 5,000 permanent residents, the island of Arran lacks the critical mass of people for a nude beach to flourish, and, while Arran draws plenty of tourists, they don't come to bask on the beach... with or without swimwear. If you visit Arran, which is a beautiful island with rugged scenery typical of the Scottish Highlands, this beach is a very easy excursion if you travel the entirety of the island's 55-mile-long perimeter road. Is is worth a special trip just for the nude beach experience? That's doubtful.
city, council area, country  Lagg, North Ayrshire, Scotland

This placemark pertains to Cleat' Shore.

Lagg, Arran, UK
The tiny hamlet of Lagg consists of just a few houses and a hotel. If you start at the ferry landing in Brodick, follow A841 (the Arran perimeter road) south and west (through Lamlash and Whiting Bay). You'll arrive in Lagg after 16 miles.
Assuming you approach through Brodick, continue west on A841 through Lagg. About 1/3 mile west of the hamlet, you will pass a cluster of farm buildings on both sides of the road. Just past these buildings, turn left onto a track signed "Cleat's Shore." Follow this track 2/3 mile to the end, where there is an earthen parking area directly behind the beach. (If you encounter a closed gate on the track, open it, pass through and close it behind you.)
Note 1: For information on taking the ferry to Arran island, look up this island on this website. If you are approaching from Glasgow, the Ardossan to Brodick ferry is closest. There is service four to six times daily, depending on the day, and the 14-mile trip takes 55 minutes. If you plan to visit Arran after exploring the Highlands farther north, consider the Claonaig to Lochranza ferry, which has more frequent service and is less expensive since the crossing is just under 5 miles.
Note 2: If you don't have a car, you can get around the island by bus. A local bus service transports visitors around the island, and there is a stop in Lagg. The walk from Lagg to the beach is just one mile. However, bus service is not terribly frequent (about every three hours), so you'll need to time your trip carefully. Look up the routes on this website. (For the Arran timetables, click on Timetables > Central and Southern Scotland > West Scotland > Arran (all routes).)
This placemark pertains to Cleat' Shore.

Wales

Bridgend

Kenfig Burrows Beach

Kenfig Burrows Beach
Kenfig Burrows Beach, also commonly known as Sker Beach, is a long beach that extends about 2.3 miles, with a headland defining the south end and the mouth of a stream defining the north end. The beach is backed by a nature reserve that consists of a vast field of sand dunes. The beach is lightly attended overall since a trek of a mile through the dunes is required to reach the beach. Most textiles stick toward the south end of the beach, which is the part of the beach most quickly reached from the parking area. The north end is usually deserted or nearly so, providing ample space for nudity. Despite conditions favorable to bare bathing, nudist attendance is sparse (perhaps due to the long walk). Don't expect to see more than a handful of other nudists—maybe a dozen on the best days. Most nude sunbathing seems to occur in the dunes. Because nudity is not officially allowed and attendance is so light, nudists are advised to cover up when textile strollers or horseback riders pass through.
city, county, country  Kenfig (Porthcawl), Bridgend, Wales

This placemark pertains to Kenfig Burrows Beach.

This pinpointed interchange is Exit 37 (Pyle/Porthcawl) of the M4 motorway. This location is about 27 miles west of Cardiff and 16 miles southeast of Swansea. If you are heading west when you exit (going toward Swansea), the exit ramp is at coordinates 51.5157, -3.6813 (Map It). If you are heading east when you exit (going toward Cardiff), the exit ramp is at coordinates 51.5169, -3.7012 (Map It).
Take this exit and follow A4229 south toward Porthcawl for 1.1 miles, passing through two roundabouts (following signs to Porthcawl at both).
Just past the second roundabout, take the first possible right turn, next to a small caravan park. This road is called Heol Drewi and goes toward Kenfig. Follow this road west for 3/4 mile to a "T" junction.
Turn right onto an unnamed road and follow it northwest for 3/4 mile. Just past the golf course, there are two parking lots on the left, and the Kenfig Nature Reserve reception building is between them. The first lot is more of an overflow lot, but you can park at either one. If you reach the Kenfig Pool Caravan Park (on the left), you've missed the parking lots by a few hundred yards.
This placemark pertains to Kenfig Burrows Beach.

Kenfig Pool Caravan Park
This placemark pertains to Kenfig Burrows Beach.

Kenfig Pool

Kenfig Nature Reserve reception and toilet building

From the Kenfig Nature Reserve parking area, you can see across the sprawling sand dunes to the sea. There are numerous paths through the dunes toward the beach. It does not really matter which one you take. To minimize the walk to the nude area of the beach, remember to avoid angling too much to the south (to your left when facing the sea). The green line draws a route that skirts the edge of Kenfig Pool, the large pond in the middle of the nature reserve.
After a walk of about a mile through the dunes, you will reach the beach. Just before the beach, you will intersect a track that goes through the dunes just behind the beach (parallel to the shoreline). At this point, turn right and walk north. You can either take the track or go to the open beach.
After going north about 1/2 mile, you will be on part of the beach that is secluded enough for nudity.

Carmarthenshire

Marros Beach

Marros Beach
This beach, which is almost 2 miles long, is lightly attended both due to very limited parking and the requisite long but pleasant and pastoral hike. For those that make the trek, nudity is an option since there will likely be very few others around.
city, county, country  Pendine, Carmarthenshire, Wales

There is no designated parking at all in Marros, so you will have to look for parking in the grass alongside the road, careful not to block any passing traffic. This placemark is pinpointed a bit past the church at what looks like a suitable area, but this is just a possibility.
This placemark pertains to Marros Beach.

The walking route to the beach is the road that runs next to Marros Church. This road is restricted. Cars are not allowed, except for residents of the farms along this road. The beginning of the road is marked by an unmistakable war monument —two upright stones connected by a horizontal stone in a Stonehenge fashion.
Follow the road south toward the coast. After 1/2 mile, you'll reach a four-way junction. Stay straight ahead. (The roads to your right and left both go to farms.)
Continue south about 270 yards farther and the trail will begin to gradually curve rightward. 100 yards farther, you'll reach a junction. Go to the left.
At this point you will begin winding gradually downhill toward the beach. The trail makes a few "U" curves before going through the trees.
Once you reach the beach, turn right and walk about 1/2 mile toward the west end before stripping down.
The total hike is about 1.6 miles.
This placemark pertains to Marros Beach.

Red Roses, Carmarthenshire, UK
The tiny village of Red Roses is located at the junction of A477 and B4314 in the southeastern corner of the county of Carmarthenshire. Red Roses is 15 miles southwest of Carmarthen (via A40 to St. Clears, then A477 to Red Roses) and 16 miles northeast of Pembroke (via A477).
In Red Roses, head southeast (toward Pendine) on B4314 for 3.8 miles. Just after you begin to pass through a cluster of buildings on the northern outskirts of Pendine, B4314 will curve 90-degrees to the left before heading downhill toward the main part of town. Do NOT follow this curve. Instead, stay straight ahead.
At this point, you will begin heading west on an unclassified road toward the hamlet of Marros. After 1.5 miles, you will arrive in Marros.
Marros is a tiny hamlet consisting of a church and a scattering of farms. It is not labeled on Google Earth or Google Maps. You will known you have arrived when you see an old stone church next to a very distinct Stonehenge-like war memorial.
There is no designated parking at all in Marros, so you will have to look for parking in the grass alongside the road, careful not to block any passing traffic. The "P" parking placemark is pinpointed a bit past the church at what looks like a suitable area, but this is just a possibility.
This placemark pertains to Marros Beach.

Marros
The tiny hamlet is not labeled on Google Maps or Google Earth. At this poinpointed junction are two landmarks that will let you know you've arrived: an old stone church and a distinct Stonehenge-like war memorial.

Cefn Sidan Beach

Cefn Sidan Beach
Until recent years, Cefn Sidan was one of the most popular nude beaches in Wales, second only to Morfa Dyffryn in northern Wales (albeit a distant second). Sadly, that has changed due to hostility from authorities. This beach has probably been under greater scrutiny than other Welsh beaches attended by nudists because the main area of the beach accommodates throngs of textiles. Cefn Sidan is renowned for its beauty and is justifiably popular.
While nudity was once tacitly tolerated north of the textile area, police have stepped up patrols in the 2000's, making it known that nudity is not allowed. While this has reduced the nudist presence, it has not eliminated it. Regulars advise that nudity can still be practiced with due discretion. Authorities patrol in vehicles and can be spotted from a distance. Nudists should cover up when textiles approach.
From the parking lot, go to the beach and turn right. Walk north about a mile before disrobing. You can hasten your walk a bit by following the park road that goes north from the parking area, parallel to the beach. When this road begins to turn inland after 1/4 mile, follow the path through the dunes to the beach. This route is outlined in green.
A 70-yard-long rock breakwater (pinpointed) is a landmark that most accept as the start of the traditional nude area. By the time you reach it, you should be well beyond the textile crowds. Beyond the breakwater, the beach extends north almost 4 miles farther before ending at the Gwendraeth estuary. Walk far enough and you are sure to find seclusion. However, be sure to take your shorts if you stroll naked along the beach.
city, county, country  Pembrey, Carmarthenshire, Wales

Pembrey, UK
The village of Pembrey (just west of Burry Port) is located along A484 in the far south of the county of Carmarthenshire. Pembrey is about 5 miles west of Llanelli and 13 miles south of Carmarthen (via A484 from either of these towns).
In Pembrey, orient yourself at the junction of A484 and B4311 near the village center. From here, head northwest (toward Carmarthen) on A484 for just 1/4 mile, then turn left onto Factory Road. There is a sign here pointing the way to Pembrey Country Park.
Follow Factory Road southwest, staying on the main road at all junctions. The road makes a number of twists and turns. After 1.8 miles, you will reach a "T" junction at Pembrey Country Park. At this point, there are a number of huge parking lots in both directions. To minimize your walk, turn right at the "T" junction and continue to the farthest lot, parking as close as possible to the far end. A parking fee is required.
This placemark pertains to Cefn Sidan Beach.

This placemark pertains to Cefn Sidan Beach.

breakwater
This placemark pertains to Cefn Sidan Beach.

Gwynedd

Malltraeth Bay Beach

Malltraeth Bay Beach
Malltraeth Bay and Llanddwyn Bay are adjacent beaches backed by Newborough Warren, an expansive coastal forest. These beaches are located on the Isle of Anglesey, which is not really discernible as an island on maps. The narrow Menai Strait separates the island from the mainland, and there are two bridges that cross the strait. Malltraeth Bay and Llanddwyn Bay collectively span almost 5 miles, with just one public point of access, which is near the center point (of the two beaches considered as a whole). As you might expect, there is ample room here for nude bathing. Discreet nudity does occur, mostly at Malltraeth Bay.
When you arrive at the large parking lot and go to the beach, you will be on Llanddwyn Bay. Facing the sea, turn to you right, and you will see prominent Llanddwyn Island (pinpointed). Despite the name, it is only an island at high tide. Otherwise, it is more of a peninsula, just barely connected to the mainland by an isthmus of sand. Walk north to this isthmus, which is just short of a mile from the parking lot. On the other side, you'll be at Malltraeth Bay, which is less used due to the length of the walk. However, you still need to keep walking north before stripping down—at least half a mile, maybe a bit more.
Nudist attendance here is rather low. Don't expect to encounter more than a handful of bare bathers. Furthermore, nudity is possible due to the sheer size of the beach, not because of any kind of real tolerance. If textiles approach, covering up is a good idea. If you see a vehicle on the beach, it is probably the warden, so covering up is an even better idea.
The beach is exceptionally beautiful, with views of the mountains across the water in the distance. Although most nudists seem to prefer the north end of Malltraeth Bay, the south end of Llanddwyn Bay likewise provides ample opportunities for discreet nudity.
city, county, country  Niwbwrch (Llanfairpwllgwyngyll), Gwynedd, Wales

Niwbwrch, Llanfairpwllgwyngyll, UK   or   Newborough, Llanfair PG, UK
Niwbwrch is a village within the post town of Llanfairpwllgwyngyll. If these Welsh place names give you fits, try Newborough and Llanfair PG instead. Many proper names in Welsh have Anglicized or abbreviated variants.
Newborough can be accessed from Exit 8b of the A55 near Llanfair PG. Heading northwest on A55 (toward Holyhead), 8b is the first exit after the Britannia Bridge, which links the mainland to the Isle of Anglesey. After exiting, follow A4080 southwest (through Brynsiencyn and Dwyran). You'll reach Newborough after about 9.5 miles.
Assuming you approach through Brynsiencyn and Dwyran, as you arrive in Newborough, turn left onto Church Street at the first crossroads. (If you reach the junction with B4421, you've missed it by a block.) There is a sign at Church Street that says "To the Beach / Traeth."
Follow Church Street southwest, following the most prominent road at all junctions. After 2 miles, you will reach a large Forestry Commission parking lot next to the beach.
This placemark pertains to Malltraeth Bay Beach.

This placemark pertains to Malltraeth Bay Beach.

Llanddwyn Island
This placemark pertains to Malltraeth Bay Beach.

Llanddwyn Bay Beach (textile)

Morfa Dyffryn Beach

Morfa Dyffryn Beach
Morfa Dyffryn is by far the most popular nude beach in Wales, and it is among the top handful of nude beaches in the entire U.K. Some would rank it second to Studland for notability. Most would agree it is at least in the top five. This long beach spans well over two miles, with a broad swath of sand and large dunes. Nude bathers have long gathered toward the north end. Authorities finally gave the official seal of approval around 2000 and erected signs, designated just over half a mile of the beach for naturist use. The red line very roughly approximates the length of the nude area. From beach parking, go to the beach, turn right and walk north about 15 or 20 minutes (depending on which lot) until you see the sign announcing the naturist area. This beach can draw hundreds of bare bathers on warm weekends, and the north end of the nude area is popular with gay visitors.
city, county, country  Dyffryn Ardudwy (Barmouth), Gwynedd, Wales

This placemark pertains to Morfa Dyffryn Beach.

This pinpointed location at the south end of the village of Dyffryn Ardudwy is the turnoff from A496 onto Ffordd Benar, which is the road to Morfa Dyffryn Beach. The coordinates of this location are 52.7798, -4.0967 (Map It). This turnoff is located 1/2 mile south of the Dyffryn Ardudwy village center. (The village center is the crossroads where the turnoff to the Dyffryn Ardudwy railway station is located.)
If approaching from the north (heading south), take note of your distance in the town of Harlech when you pass Harlech Castle, a prominent hilltop castle on the east side of A496 that is easily visible to passing traffic. From Harlech Castle, follow A496 south (toward Barmouth) for 6 miles. Just after passing through Dyffryn Ardudwy, turn right onto Ffordd Benar.
If approaching from the south (heading north), take note of your distance at the town center of Barmouth (near the railway station). From here, go north on A496 (toward Harlech) for 4.5 miles. Just past Talybont and Llanddwywe, turn left onto Ffordd Benar.
After turning, follow Ffordd Benar west (toward the coast) for one mile. When the road dead ends, there is a large parking lot on the left. (There is also overflow parking along the street leading up to this lot.) A boardwalk leads through the dunes to the beach.
Alternative Parking (see the purple line):
You can cut about 1/4 mile off your walk to the nude area by parking a bit north at Dyffryn Seaside Estate. You should also be aware of this option since the free lot is often full. Just before you reach the dead end of Ffordd Benar, there is a turnoff to the right that goes through a camping area. (Make that a left turn if you are backtracking from the other lot.)
Turn through the camping area, heading north. After 1/3 mile, you will reach a tiny roundabout (with the caravan park straight ahead). Turn left, go past the shops and the pub and proceed a few hundred yards to the parking area. Since this is a rather amorphous earthen parking area, there is more parking available that at the other lot. A broad path leads through the dunes to the beach.
This placemark pertains to Morfa Dyffryn Beach.

parking at at Dyffryn Seaside Estate
This placemark pertains to Morfa Dyffryn Beach.

Dyffryn Seaside Estate (caravan park)

Swansea

Whitford Sands

Whitford Sands
Whitford Sands is the northern of the two large west-facing beaches at the end of the Gower Peninsula. The other beach, Rhossili, is beyond a headland to the south. Rhossili Beach is easily accessed by two huge seaside parking areas. This is, of course, where all the textiles go. Whitford Sands, on the other hand, is relatively off the beaten path and requires more effort to reach.
Whitford Sands is roughly 3 miles long, and the access trail (drawn in green) takes you approximately to the center of the beach. The area to the south of the access trail abuts two caravan parks and is thus textile only. The area north of the access trail, extending toward the pinpointed lighthouse, is secluded and suitable for nudity. Nudists typically gather about 1/2 mile north of the end of the access trail, with ample buffer zones between both the access trail and the lighthouse. There is typically only a scattering of nude bathers, many of whom seek shelter in the dunes for extended sunbathing. Nudity on the open beach should be practiced with some discretion. Cover up if textiles pass. If you want to take a naked stroll, take a covering and go north, not south.
Nudity may also take place at nearby Rhossilli Beach, particularly at the far north end. While Rhossilli draws crowds of textiles, they usually do not occupy the entire length (nearly 3 miles) of the beach. However, the general consensus seems to be that nudity is safer and better established at Whitford Sands, where encounters with textiles are less frequent.
city, county, country  Llanmadoc, Swansea, Wales

cast-iron lighthouse at Whitford Point
This placemark pertains to Whitford Sands.

St. Madoc's Church
This placemark pertains to Whitford Sands.

Cwm Ivy Farm
This placemark pertains to Whitford Sands.

marshy area

trail fork

The route to the beach is the continuation of the road on which you turned to get to the grassy parking area. Follow this road for several hundred yards and you will pass through the buildings of Cwm Ivy Farm. Just beyond the farm, the road becomes a broad dirt track and goes through a short grove of trees.
About 100 yards after the end of the grove, the track forks. Stay to the left. (The right fork leads into another grove of trees to a cottage.)
At this point, the track will angle to the northwest through an open area. After 1/4 mile, you will reach another fork. Take the right fork.
The track descends toward a marshy area that borders the beach, then it curves to the right, skirting the marsh. At this point, you will be angling northeast, with the dunes on your right and the marshy area on your left. The track peters out as it approaches the beach.
Once you have reached the beach beyond the marsh, turn right and walk northeast at about 1/2 mile before disrobing.
The total walk from the parking area to the nude area is about 1.5 miles.

Llanrhidian, Swansea, UK
The village of Llanrhidian is located in the western part of the county of Swansea, about 11 miles west of the city of Swansea. Two numbered routes—B4271 and B4295—intersect in Llanrhidian. The villages and hamlets to the west of Llanrhidian are reached by unnumbered roads.
Assuming that you start near the center of Swansea, follow A4118 west (toward Port Enyon) about 5 miles or so. Just past Upper Killay, turn right on B4271 and go west 5.7 miles to Llanrhidian, where you will reach a "T" junction, where this placemark is pinpointed. Turn left. You'll be at the start of an unnumbered route. (If you happen to approach via B4295, just go straight ahead. The route numbering ends at the junction with B4271.)
Follow the unnumbered road west for 3/4 mile, passing through the hamlet of Old Walls. At the end of the hamlet, the road forks. Take the right fork (toward Cheriton and Llanmadoc; the left fork goes toward Burry Green).
Continue west thought the countryside about 3 miles, staying straight ahead at all junctions. Just after passing through Cheriton, you will arrive in the village of Llanmadoc, where houses line the road for about 1/2 mile.
Continue through Llanmadoc. At the far west end of the village, the road forks just before St. Madoc's Church (a small stone church surrounded by gravestones). Take the right fork, which goes toward Cwm Ivy Farm. Continue less than 100 yards farther, then turn right into a large grass parking lot.

Vale of Glamorgan

Wick

Wick Beach
Between Cardiff and Swansea, Monknash and Wick are small nearby villages that are one to two miles inland from the coast. Monknash Beach and Wick Beach are the adjacent beaches that correspond to the two villages. At both beaches, there is a band of rocks below sheer, beautiful cliffs. At low tide, a very broad expanse of sand is exposed, extending several hundred feet seaward from the cliffs. At high tide, most of the sand disappears, especially at Wick Beach, and the two beaches are transformed from broad, sandy beaches to narrow, rocky ones.
Both Monknash Beach and Wick Beach take a good bit of walking to reach, with Wick Beach begin the more northerly and more remote of the two. Due to their remoteness, the beaches have an established nudist following. Monknash Beach and Wick Beach are separated by a prominent, fanlike rocky shelf that can be walked across easily. The nude area is on either side of that rocky projection. At low tide, the sandy area of Wick Beach is over 2,000 feet long, and nudity may occur anywhere along that length, but nudists tend to favor the south end of Wick Beach, toward the fanlike rocky shelf. At Monknash Beach, nude bathers cluster at the far northern end (again, toward the fanlike rocky shelf), and nudity is not recommended at Monknash except at its far northern end. Generally, Wick Beach is attended by bare bathers of both genders, while the far north end of Monknash is favored by gay men. The area lightly shaded in red is an approximation of the area where nudity takes place. There may be a few dozen nudists on peak summer weekends and holidays. Otherwise, the beach may be completely deserted.
The given driving and walking directions outline two approaches to the nude beach. The shorter approach involves a walk of about one mile, but you will have to leave your car parked along a road. If you'd rather park in a managed parking lot, you can opt for the longer approach (from New Mill Farm), but the walk will be nearly 2 miles.
Needless to say, both Wick Beach and Monknash Beach are undeveloped beaches that lack any amenities. In the village of Monknash, near the start of the road that goes to the parking area at New Mill Farm, you will pass a pub called the Plough and Harrow. It is the closest eatery.
city, county, country  Wick/Monknash, Vale of Glamorgan, Wales

The far north end of Monknash Beach usually has more of a gay presence.
This placemark pertains to Wick Beach.

starting point  Exit 35 of the M4 motorway near Pen-coed and Bridgend
Exit 35 is signed for Bridgend, Pen-y-bont and Pen-coed. (Don't confuse it with Exit 36, which is also signed for Bridgend and Pen-y-bont but not Pen-coed.) Exit 35 is about 16 miles west of the center of Cardiff and about 26 miles east of the center of Swansea. All exiting traffic is filtered to a roundabout that circles under the motorway. Take the departure that that is signed for Bridgend and Pen-y-bont. Upon departing the roundabout, you will begin heading west on route A473. Starting counting the roundabouts (not counting the motorway roundabout). Keep straight ahead through the first four roundabouts. (The road number will change from A473 to A48 after the third roundabout.) When you reach the fifth roundabout, which is a bit past a railroad overpass, you will have traveled 3.7 miles from the motorway roundabout. At the fifth roundabout, take the departure that is signed for Llantwit Major, Llanilltud Fawr, Ogmore-by-Sea and Aberogwr. You will then begin heading south on B4265.
Follow B4265 for 4.1 miles (passing through St. Brides Major), then veer right at a sign for Broughton. (If you pass the Wick village sign that is along B4265, you have missed the turn by 0.6 mile.)
THIS PLACEMARK IS PINPOINTED AT THE POINT WHERE YOU VEER AWAY FROM B4265 ONTO THE ROAD TO BROUGHTON.
After veering toward Broughton, you will be on a minor, unnumbered road. Continue south for 0.6 mile and watch for a turnoff on the left that is signed for Wick, but do not turn. Immediately past that turnoff, there is a wooden gate on the right with a "keep clear" sign. The hike to Wick Beach starts there. There is room for several cars to park just off the road just past the gate.
[See the more northern of the two green hiker placemarks for walking directions.]
Alternate access:
If you'd rather not park along the road, you can proceed to a managed parking lot, but you will have a walk to the beach that is roughly twice as long. Follow the directions above, but instead on stopping at the gate with the "keep clear" sign, keep driving. About 0.9 mile farther on, you will pass the Monknash village sign. After the village sign, continue 0.2 mile farther, then turn right at a "Plough and Harrow" sign. (The turnoff is just before a glass-enclosed bus stop shelter that is on the right.) Follow the narrow paved road toward the coast for 0.6 mile, then turn left into a grassy parking lot. The turnoff into the lot is opposite a white farm house with a "New Mill Farm" plaque next to the door. A small parking fee is required. There are signs with parking instructions.
[See the more southern of the two green hiker placemarks for walking directions.]
Here is a map that draws the route described above from Exit 35 of the M4 to parking (along the road), assuming you are going west when you exit (coming from Cardiff, heading toward Swansea).
Here is a map that draws the route described above from Exit 35 of the M4 to parking (at New Mill Farm), assuming you are going west when you exit (coming from Cardiff, heading toward Swansea).
This placemark pertains to Wick Beach.

This placemark pertains to Wick Beach.

From the gate with the "keep clear" sign, there is a path that goes through farmland out to the beach. In places the path is narrow and faint, but it is pretty much a straight shot. The path goes almost directly west through mostly treeless fields, so you can't really get lost. In about 2/3 mile, the path will begin to gradually descend through a wooded gully. After walking through the gully about 1/4 mile, you will be standing above the beach, and there are steel ladders for the final descent. You will land roughly in the middle of Wick Beach. Facing the sea, look to your left (south) and you will see a fanlike rocky shelf projecting toward the sea or into the sea, depending on the tide. It is about 900 feet away from the ladders. Most nudity occurs on that expanse of Wick Beach, which is its southern end. Nudity also occurs on the far northern end of Monknash Beach, which is just beyond the rocky shelf.

Next to the grassy parking lot at New Mill Farm, the narrow paved road bends sharply to the right, while a gravel track continues straight ahead beyond a gate. Walk along the narrow paved road, following the "path to beach" sign. In 0.2 mile, the paved road will fork. Keep to the left and almost immediately you will reach a gate. Go through it. Beyond the gate, you will be on an earthen walking path that goes through a wooded gully. In about 0.4 mile, you will emerge from the gully at Monknash Beach.
THIS PLACEMARK IS PINPOINTED AT THE POINT WHERE YOU EMERGE FROM THE GULLY PATH ONTO MONKNASH BEACH.
Once you make it to Monknash Beach, WIck Beach is to the north (to the right when facing the sea). You can walk along the beach, or you can follow the cliff-top path.
First, assume you walk along the beach. In a bit less than one mile, you will reach a prominent fanlike rocky shelf that projects toward the sea or into the sea, depending on the tide. That rocky shelf is the boundary between Monknash Beach and Wick Beach. Nudity occurs on both sides of that boundary. Gay men tend to gather just before rocky projection, which is the far north end of Monknash Beach, while others tend to go beyond the rocky projection to the south end of Wick Beach.
Next, assume you follow the cliff-top path. At first you will be going uphill out of the gully, then the path will level out. The path follows the edge of a cliff, with the sea on your left-hand side. In about 1.2 miles, the path will begin to descend into another gully. At the bottom of the gully, turn left onto a path that takes you out toward the beach. At the end of the path, there are steel ladders for the final descent to the beach. You will land roughly in the middle of Wick Beach. Facing the sea, look to your left (south) and you will see the previously described fanlike rocky shelf, which is about 900 feet away from the ladders. Most nudity occurs on that expanse of Wick Beach, which is its southern end.
Whether you walk along the beach or along the cliff above the beach, it is nearly 2 miles from the parking lot at New Mill Farm to the part of the beach where nudity occurs.

New Mill Farm

steel ladders down to the beach

glass-enclosed bus stop shelter

Plough and Harrow pub

gate where the narrow paved road becomes an earthen walking path

Monknash village sign

Wick village sign

This low, fanlike rocky projection is the geographic feature that separates Wick Beach (to the north) from Monknash Beach (to the south).

Wick Beach

Naturist Retreats/Places to Stay

General

Bedfordshire

Blackthorns Sun Club
Riseley Road
Sharnbrook, Bedfordshire MK44 1NE, England
United Kingdom
WEBSITE
TYPE:  camping / rustic retreat (tent and caravan sites); snack bar on premises
CLIENTELE:  general / family
RECREATIONAL AMENITIES:  pool
NUDITY:  This establishment is expressly advertised as nudist or naturist. At such establishments, swimwear is generally prohibited in wet areas, and nudity may be generally expected or required elsewhere as well.

Cambridgeshire

Cambridge Outdoor Club
The Borough
Aldreth, Cambridgeshire CB6 3PH, England
United Kingdom
telephone not published
WEBSITE
TYPE:  camping / rustic retreat (tent and caravan sites)
CLIENTELE:  general / family
RECREATIONAL AMENITIES:  pool, sauna
NUDITY:  This establishment is expressly advertised as nudist or naturist. At such establishments, swimwear is generally prohibited in wet areas, and nudity may be generally expected or required elsewhere as well.

Croft Country Club
Toll Road
Three Holes, Wisbech, Cambridgeshire PE14 9JD, England
United Kingdom
WEBSITE
TYPE:  camping / rustic retreat (tent and caravan sites, cabins)
CLIENTELE:  general / family
RECREATIONAL AMENITIES:  pool, spa, sauna
NUDITY:  This establishment is expressly advertised as nudist or naturist. At such establishments, swimwear is generally prohibited in wet areas, and nudity may be generally expected or required elsewhere as well.

Oakwood Sun Club
Noak Hill, Romford, Essex, England
TYPE:  naturist day-use park (no overnight accommodations)
RECREATIONAL AMENITIES:  pool

Pevors Farm Cottages
Southey Green, Sible Hedingham, Essex CO9 3RN, England
TYPE:  5 self-catering cottages
RECREATIONAL AMENITIES:  indoor pool, spa

Springwood Sun Club
Cooks Hall Road
West Bergholt, Colchester, Essex CO6 3EY, England
TYPE:  camping / rustic retreat (tent and caravan sites)
RECREATIONAL AMENITIES:  pool

Hertfordshire

Diogenes Sun Club
Maple Cross, Rickmansworth, Hertfordshire, England
telephone not published
TYPE:  camping / rustic retreat (tent sites, sites for motor homes but not caravans)
RECREATIONAL AMENITIES:  indoor and outdoor pools, sauna, plunge pool

Spielplatz
Lye Lane, Bricket Wood
St. Albans, Hertfordshire AL2 3TD, England
TYPE:  camping / rustic retreat (tent and caravan sites, one cottage)

The Sun-Folk Society
The Spinney, Hazel Road, Park Street
St. Albans, Hertfordshire AL2 2AJ, England
TYPE:  camping / rustic retreat (tent and caravan sites)
RECREATIONAL AMENITIES:  pool, sauna

Broadland Sun Association
Upper Stoke, Stoke Holy Cross, Norfolk, England
TYPE:  camping / rustic retreat (tent and caravan sites, caravan rentals)
RECREATIONAL AMENITIES:  covered pool, swimming lake

East Midlands

Nottinghamshire

Nottingham Sun Club
Brackenwood, Papplewick Road
Hucknall, Nottinghamshire NG15 8GD, England
RECREATIONAL AMENITIES:  covered pool, spa, sauna

Greater London

Naturist Foundation
Orpington, Greater London BR5 4ET, England
TYPE:  camping / rustic retreat (tent and caravan sites, one cottage); café and bar on premises
RECREATIONAL AMENITIES:  covered pool, sauna

Tyne and Wear

TANDO
Newburn, Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne and Wear, England
TYPE:  camping / rustic retreat (tent and caravan sites, one caravan rental, one cabin)
RECREATIONAL AMENITIES:  splash pool, sauna

Cheshire

Springfield, Manchester Sun and Air Society
Swan Green, Nether Peover, Cheshire, England

Lakeland Outdoor Club
Haverigg, Millom, Cumbria, England
TYPE:  primitive camping / rustic retreat (tent and caravan sites, no facilities or hookups)
RECREATIONAL AMENITIES:  n/a
Here is a description added by request of a club representative: Lakeland Outdoor Club's naturist site, Haverigg, is located on the West Cumbrian Coast, near the English Lake District National Park, and adjacent to a quiet beach. The picturesque and secluded location gives it a relaxed, informal atmosphere, great for a quiet time camping or caravanning - or even a day's visit. Couples, families and singles (individual members) are all welcome. Note that there are no facilities on site. Access is via a combination lock on the gate, for which the number can be obtained from the Club Secretary. Visit the website for information before travelling.

Solway Sun Club
Kingmoor, Carlisle, Cumbria, England
GPS: 54.9308N, 2.9464W These coordinates are very general. This establishment does not publicize a physical address.
RECREATIONAL AMENITIES:  pool, sauna

Lancashire

Lancashire Sun
Rufford, Ormskirk, Lancashire, England
TYPE:  naturist day-use park (no overnight accommodations)

Merseyside

Liverpool Sun and Air Society
Fox's Bank Lane
Whiston, Prescot, Merseyside L35 3ST, England
RECREATIONAL AMENITIES:  pool, spa, sauna

Berkshire

Heritage Club
Heath Ride, Wokingham, Berkshire RG45 6BS, England
TYPE:  camping / rustic retreat (tent and caravan sites, one cottage rental)

Avonvale Sun Club
Highwood, Ringwood, Hampshire, England

Haslemere Sun Club
Headley Down, Hampshire, England
RECREATIONAL AMENITIES:  pool, children's pool

Valerian Sun Club
Havenstreet, Isle of Wight, England
GPS: 50.7040N, 1.2106W (These coordinates are very general. This establishment does not publicize a physical address.)
RECREATIONAL AMENITIES:  n/a

Adventurers Sun Club
Hucking, Maidstone, Kent, England
TYPE:  camping / rustic retreat (sites for tents but not caravans)

Invicta Sun Club
The Firs, Forge Lane
Sutton, Dover, Kent CT15 5DG, England
TYPE:  camping / rustic retreat (tent site, one caravan site)

Surrey

The White House
Caterham, Surrey, England
TYPE:  naturist day-use park (10 guest rooms available for overnight stays for members)
RECREATIONAL AMENITIES:  pool, children's pool, sauna

Apollo Sun Club
Sayers Common, Hassocks, West Sussex, England
TYPE:  camping / rustic retreat (tent and caravan sites, a few rental cottages)

Carbeil Holiday Park
Treliddon Lane
Downderry, Cornwall PL11 3LS, England
TYPE:  camping / rustic retreat (tent and caravan sites, 6 rental trailers)

Devon

Acorns Naturist Retreat
Creacombe Parsonage Farm
Rackenford, Tiverton, Devon EX16 8EL, England
TYPE:  camping / rustic retreat (tent and caravan sites, 2 mobile home rentals, 3 B&B rooms)
RECREATIONAL AMENITIES:  pool, spa, sauna

Manor Farm Camping
Strete, Dartmouth, Devon TQ6 0RU, England
RECREATIONAL AMENITIES:  n/a
NUDITY:  Approximately 1/3 of the property is set aside for naturist camping and caravanning. The rest of the property is textile.

Rivendell
Horton Heath, Wimborne, Dorset BH21 7JN, England

Gloucestershire

Wyvern Sun Club
Bromsberrow, Gloucestershire, England
GPS: 51.9967N, 2.3599W (These coordinates are very general. This establishment does not disclose their exact location.)
TYPE:  camping / rustic retreat (tent and campervan sites; caravans cannot be accommodated)

Ridgewood Sun Club
Clevedon, Somerset, England
TYPE:  tent camping / rustic retreat
RECREATIONAL AMENITIES:  splash pool

West Midlands

Shropshire

Telford Naturist Club
The Windings, Grange Lane
Telford, Shropshire TF2 9PB, England
TYPE:  camping / rustic retreat (tent and caravan sites, 2 caravan rentals)

Wrekin View Naturist Club
Marchamley, Shrewsbury, Shropshire, England

Yorkshire Sun Society
Wawne, East Riding of Yorkshire, England
TYPE:  camping / rustic retreat (tent and caravan sites, caravan rentals)
RECREATIONAL AMENITIES:  pool, spa

North Yorkshire

White Rose Club
Flaxton, North Yorkshire, England

West Yorkshire

Ashdene Naturist Club
500 Elland Road
Elland, West Yorkshire HX5 9JB, England
TYPE:  camping / rustic retreat (tent and caravan sites, 2 caravan rentals)
RECREATIONAL AMENITIES:  covered pool, sauna

West Dunbartonshire

The Scottish Outdoor Club
Loch Lomond (Alexandria), West Dunbartonshire, Scotland
TYPE:  camping / rustic retreat (tent sites, 2 bedrooms available); This club is located on an island accessed by passenger ferry, so only tent camping is possible.
RECREATIONAL AMENITIES:  sauna, lake

Monmouthshire

Western Sunfolk
Trellech, Monmouthshire, Wales

Pembrokeshire

Tything Barn
West Williamson, Kilgetty, Pembrokeshire SA68 0TN, Wales
TYPE:  camping / rustic retreat (tent and caravan sites, cabins)
RECREATIONAL AMENITIES:  swimming in salt water lagoon

Gay

Northamptonshire

Adam's Retreat
Moreton Pinkney
Daventry, Northamptonshire NN11 3SL, England
TYPE:  bed & breakfast with 2 rooms
CLIENTELE:  gay men
RECREATIONAL AMENITIES:  spa, sauna
NUDITY:  allowed throughout
Day passes available.

Pride Lodge
12 High Street
Blackpool, Lancashire FY1 2BL, England
TYPE:  bed & breakfast with 6 rooms
CLIENTELE:  gay / lesbian
RECREATIONAL AMENITIES:  spa
NUDITY:  allowed on the sun deck, where the spa is located

Crowded House
126a Springvale Road, Kings Worthy
Winchester, Hampshire SO23 7RB, England
TYPE:  guesthouse with 4 rooms
CLIENTELE:  gay / lesbian, mostly men
RECREATIONAL AMENITIES:  spa, sauna
NUDITY:  allowed in the rear garden and in the room that houses the spa and sauna

Holly House B & B
Crofts Lea Park
Ilfracombe, Devon EX34 9PN, England
TYPE:  bed & breakfast (2 bedrooms) available mid-October through mid-April
CLIENTELE:  gay men
RECREATIONAL AMENITIES:  3 naturist beaches within 25-minute drive
NUDITY:  allowed anywhere indoors

Number 3 B & B
3 Graham Close
Tiverton, Devon EX16 6BS, England
telephone [not publicized]
TYPE:  bed & breakfast (one private bedroom, one communal bedroom)
CLIENTELE:  gay men
RECREATIONAL AMENITIES:  spa, garden
NUDITY:  This establishment advertises specifically to male naturists, and clothing is optional throughout.

Hamilton Hall
1 Carysfort Road
Bournemouth, Dorset BH1 4EJ, England
TYPE:  guesthouse with 6 rooms and one 4-bed dorm
NUDITY:  allowed and encouraged throughout

Other

City Pool, TROC Naturist Evenings
Northumberland Road
Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne and Wear NE1 8SE, England
City Pool is a public swimming establishment, and it is textile during normal operating hours. However, a naturist group called the Three Rivers Outdoor Club (TROC) holds naturist evenings once a month that are open to the public (adults only, 18+). On these days, the sauna and Turkish bath facilities are available for mixed-gender naturist use. Nude use of the swimming pool is not currently available but may be in the future.
The naturist evening are held monthly on irregularly scheduled Saturdays (see the TROC website for upcoming dates). Times are from 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm. Although visitors can pay at the door, reservations are required, so do not show up without having contacted TROC first. Visitors should arrive between 4:45 pm - 5:10 pm and have a naturist membership card from the IFC or an affiliated national organization. There is no admission after 5:10 pm.
Note: The address and phone number listed above are contact information for the facility where the naturist evenings are held, but enquiries about the naturist evenings should be directed to TROC via the website.

Ireland

Connaught

Trawalua Beach

Trawalua Beach
This very scenic beach is lightly attended. A scattering of nude bathers gather on the north end.
more info from irishnaturism.org
city, county, province, country  Cliffony, Sligo, Connaught, Ireland

Cliffony, Ireland
Cliffony is a small village along N15 in the far northeast of County Sligo. It is about 22 kilometers north of the town of Sligo and 6 kilometers west of the county border (Sligo/Leitrim).
In Cliffony, turn north onto R279 (toward Mullaghmore). It's a left turn if you are coming from Sligo. The turnoff is next to Odomell's Bar.
Follow R279 just 500 meters or so. R279 will curve toward the right. Just after this curve, park on the right side of the road. On the opposite side of the road, there is a wooden gate next to a sign that reads "This is a special area of conservation. No unauthorized vehicles beyond this point." This marks the start of the path to the beach.
This placemark pertains to Trawalua Beach.

This placemark pertains to Trawalua Beach.

The path to the beach begins at a wooden gate next to a sign reading "This is a special area of conservation. No unauthorized vehicles beyond this point." Go through the gate, down the lane, then through another gate, then across a stream. You'll arrive at the beach in just under one kilometer. Turn right on the beach and go toward the northeast end before disrobing.
This placemark pertains to Trawalua Beach.

Leinster

Brittas Bay South

Brittas Bay South
Brittas Bay is the name of a long beach (pinpointed with the green paddle placemark) that is one of the most popular beaches (textile, that is) in Ireland. In summer, Dubliners flock to the beach, which is 65 kilometers south of Ireland's capital. A headland called Mizen Head separates Brittas Bay from the next beach to the south, where this placemark is pinpointed. Technically, the southern beach seems to be named Buckroney, but hardly anyone calls it that. The beach south of Mizen Head is commonly called Brittas Bay as well. We'll refer to it as Brittas Bay South.
While Brittas Bay proper, which is served by large parking lots, can be packed with textiles, Brittas Bay South is virtually deserted due to limited and inconspicuous access options. The beach is over 2 kilometers long, and nudists have long gathered near the south end. Nudists tend to stay in the area of the beach where there is fencing on the dunes, leaving buffer zones on both sides. Although nudity is not officially allowed (nor is it on any beach in Ireland), this is generally regarded as the most established nude beach in the country. Don't expect throngs of people, though. Sunny weekends may draw a few dozen bare bathers.
more info from irishnaturism.org
city, county, province, country  Arklow, Wicklow, Leinster, Ireland

This pinpointed location along N11, at coordinates 52.8826, -6.0988 (Map It), is a crossroads called Jack White's Cross. Jack White's Restaurant is a landmark for finding it. The restaurant is housed in a country inn. It's a white building with red and black trim. This location is about 65 kilometers south of Dublin, 14 kilometers south of Wicklow and 10 kilometers north of Arklow.
At this crossroads, turn toward the sea (a left if approaching from Dublin). Signs point toward Brittas Bay. After 2.4 kilometers, you'll reach a "T" junction with R750, which is the road that runs along the coast.
Turn right onto R750. Go south for 3.3 kilometers, then watch carefully for a yellow diagonal panel that is on the left-hand side of the road. This panel has a sideways "T" indicating an upcoming three-way junction with a right-hand turnoff. Just past this sign, you will go past a short stretch of solid fencing (also on the left) that has a diamond-shaped pattern. Immediately past the end of the diamond-patterned fence, there is a small metal gate that is the start of the access path that leads directly to the nude part of the beach. This gate is opposite a three-way road junction (the one indicated by the previously mentioned yellow panel), and there is limited roadside parking at the road junction.
The aqua segment shows an alternative access option. Instead of parking at the three-way road junciton, continue along R750 slightly less than one kilometer farther and you'll reach a small parking lot on the left. This lot is in direct view of the sea and the beach. Go to the beach and then walk northeast (to the left when facing the water) about 500 meters to reach the nude area.
This placemark pertains to Brittas Bay South.

This is the location of a three-way road junction where the access trail to the nude beach begins, through a small metal gate. There is limited roadside parking at the road junction.
This placemark pertains to Brittas Bay South.

small seaside parking lot
This placemark pertains to Brittas Bay South.

Mizen Head

Jack White's Restaurant

Brittas Bay (textile beach)

Corballis Beach

Corballis Beach
Corballis Beach is a long beach in Donabate, which is a northern suburb of Dublin. The main access of the beach is at the far northern end next to Waterside House Hotel (pinpointed). From there, the beach extends south about 3 kilometers, ending at the mouth of the Malahide Estuary. Most of the length of the beach is backed by golf courses. Nude bathing is possible on the remote southern part of the beach, beyond the golf courses.
Because the walk from the far north end of the beach is so very long, most of those going to the far south end of the beach take a shortcut through the public access trail (drawn in green) that runs through Corballis Links Golf Club. (See the "P" parking placemark for more about access.) After reaching the beach via this 300-meter-long trail through the dunes, you still need to turn right and walk south nearly a mile before disrobing. Attendance is light, and core users seem to be mostly gay men. Discretion is recommended if textiles approach.
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city, county, province, country  Donabate, Fingal, Leinster, Ireland

This placemark pertains to Corballis Beach.

This pinpointed interchange is Exit 4 of the M1 motorway, about 16 kilometers north of the center of Dublin (past the airport). This is the Donabate exit.
If you are heading north when you exit (approaching from Dublin), the exit ramp is at coordinates 53.4707, -6.2027 (Map It). At the end of the exit ramp, you'll reach a roundabout. Take the third exit of this roundabout and cross over the motorway. You'll arrive at another roundabout. Take the second exit of the roundabout. At this point, you should be on R126 (Hearse Road), heading toward Donabate.
If you are heading south when you exit (heading toward Dublin), the exit ramp is at coordinates 53.4842,-6.2063 (Map It). When you reach the roundabout the end of the exit ramp, take the second exit. At this point, you should be on R126 (Hearse Road), heading toward Donabate.
Follow R126 toward Donabate for 3.7 kilometers, at which point you will reach a fork as you approach the village center. Stay to the right. Less than 200 meters thereafter, you will cross a short bridge over the railway.
Turn right onto the first street after the railway bridge. (Actually, you are really staying straight ahead but departing from the course of the main street through Donabate.)
At this point, you will be on Chapel View (which will soon change names to Balcarrick Road.) Follow this street east for 2.1 kilometers to a small roundabout. At this point, Waterside House Hotel (which is on the beach) is straight ahead in front of you.
Go to your right at the roundabout, then follow an unnamed road south for 800-900 meters, then turn left into a parking lot at a sign read "Corballis Public Golf Course." A path at the far end of the lot leads to the beach.
This placemark pertains to Corballis Beach.

Malahide Estuary
This placemark pertains to Corballis Beach.

Waterside House Hotel

This is the short bridge over the railway referenced in the driving directions.

Curracloe Beach

Curracloe Beach
Curracloe Beach is a long beach extending for several kilometers. The pinpointed parking lot is the southernmost access to the beach. From there, the beach extends south about 4 kilometers, ending at Wexford Harbour. This part of the beach is backed by a band of forest and is typically deserted or nearly so. Walk south about 15 minutes from the parking lot and there is ample room for nudity, although discretion is recommended if you encounter textiles.
city, county, province, country  Curracloe, Wexford, Leinster, Ireland

This placemark pertains to Curracloe Beach.

Curracloe, Ireland
Curracloe is a tiny village near the coast in County Wexford, about 9 kilometers north of the town of Wexford. Starting in Wexford, cross the prominent, 400-meter-long Wexford Harbour Bridge and follow R741 north (toward Castlebridge) for 2.9 kilometers. Turn right onto R742 and go northeast (toward Blackwater). After 5.3 kilometers, you'll arrive at Curracloe.
In Curracloe, turn at the sign that reads "R743 / White Gap." This is a right turn if you approach from Wexford. Note that R743 is a very minor numbered road, and the road number is omitted on most online maps.
Follow R743 southeast for 900 meters to a fork. Stay to the right, following the sign pointing toward Ravenswood Nature Reserve.
Continue southeast about one kilometer farther and you'll arrive at the parking lot at Ravenswood Nature Reserve. From there, a trail leads about 300 meters through the dunes to the beach.
This placemark pertains to Curracloe Beach.

Vico Road Sea Bathing

Vico Road Sea Bathing
This is a seaside swimming location, commonly just called a "bathing place." Steps lead down to the sea, with ladders providing access to the water. Nude bathing is well established here, but the exact nudity protocol seems a bit indefinite. Nude bathing is apparently most common in the morning hours. Later in the day, nudity is also possible, but would-be nudists tend to yield to the sensibilities of textiles who were there first. If you're keen on skinnydipping, show up in the morning. Otherwise, take a swimsuit as a backup in case only textiles are present. There is a changing room just above the water. Almost all the skinnydippers here are men.
There is also a small, rocky cove just west of the main bathing area—about 100 meters to your right if you are facing the water. Nude sunbathing is possible here, but access requires agility and caution as the path to the cove is badly eroded.
Just a bit of trivia: Bono—the lead singer of U2—lives about 1.5 kilometers farther down Vico Road (i.e., to the south). The large iron gates of the property are near the intersection with Swathmore Road.
city, county, province, country  Dalkey, Dun Laoghaire-Rathdown, Leinster, Ireland

streetside parking
This placemark pertains to Vico Road Sea Bathing.

Dalkey Station
DART Line 1
Dublin Area Rapid Transit info
This placemark pertains to Vico Road Sea Bathing.

This placemark, at coordinates 53.2947, -6.1334 (Map It), is pinpointed at the roundabout at the Dun Laoghaire ferry port. This location is the terminus of route N31, about 13 kilometers southeast of the center of Dublin. This ferry port is one of just two in the Dublin area (the other being closer to the city center).
From this roundabout, follow Marine Road inland for 300 meters, the turn left onto R119.
As you head southwest on R119, this numbered route will change street names many times: Upper George's Street → Summerhill Road → Glasthule Road → Sandycove Road → Breffni Road → Ulverton Road → Castle Street → Railway Road → Sorrento Road. Don't worry about the names. Just stay on R119. After 3.2 kilometers, take note of Dalkey railway station to your right (pinpointed with the blue train placemark). Just past the station, R119 is named Sorrento Road. Continue along R119/Sorrento Road for 800 meters past the station until you reach the turnoff for Vico Road on your right. (R119 turns here, following Vico Road.)
Access to the bathing place is a short distance down Vico Road, but there is no streetside parking along Vico Road. Look for parking along Sorrento Road or elsewhere in the neighborhood.
This placemark pertains to Vico Road Sea Bathing.

Starting at the junction of Sorrento Road and Vico Road, walk west along Vico Road about 200 meters until you reach a break in the wall on your left, between two street light posts that are numbered "39" and "38." Go through this gap and follow the path that leads down to the sea. You will cross a footbridge over the railway line along the way.
Note: If you take the Dublin metro (DART) to Dalkey Station, it is 800-meter walk southeast along R119/Sorrento Road to the junction with Vico Road.

tiny, rocky cove

Munster

Inch Strand

Inch Strand
Inch Strand is one of the nicest stretches of sandy beach in Ireland, and it is in one of the most picturesque areas—on the Dingle Peninsula, which juts into the sea on the southern part of Ireland's western coast. The beach is actually located on a peninsula of the peninsula. Inch Strand stretches about 5 kilometers on the western side of the Inch Peninsula, a small appendage on the south side of the Dingle Peninsula. The Inch Peninsula begins near the village of Inch (which is really more of a place name than a village; the closest village of any significant size is Anascaul) and extends south into Dingle Bay. This west-facing beach is entered from the north end, which is where textiles gather. As you walk south, the beach is lightly populated and nudity is common. Nudists tend to spread out, so Inch is not much of a social nude beach. Cars are allowed on the beach, but vehicles regularly get stuck in the wet sand, so it may be best to just walk to a remote area for nude bathing. Walking 15 minutes south from the parking area should be sufficient. Discretion is the presence of passing vehicles may be a good idea.
city, county, province, country  Anascaul, Kerry, Munster, Ireland

This placemark pertains to Inch Strand.

South Pole Inn
This placemark pertains to Inch Strand.

This pinpointed location, at coordinates 52.1489, -10.0595 (Map It), is the junction of N86 and R561 on the west end of the small village of Annascaul. This location is about 32 kilometers west of Tralee and 18 kilometers east of Dingle, via N86 from either town. If you are coming from Tralee (your most likely approach), you will reach the left-hand turnoff for R561 at 300 meters past the South Pole Inn, a brightly painted blue and white building. The turnoff is signed for Inch, Killarney and Castlemaine.
Follow R561 south (and eventually east) about 7 kilometers to the right-hand turnoff to Inch Strand parking, which is just past the blue and white Strand Bar restaurant.
This placemark pertains to Inch Strand.