Beaches

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

Location and the Beach Extract from "The World's Best Nude Beaches and Resorts", published in 2007 and provided by Nick Mayhew-Smith: A series of three bays to the east of Downderry village, where the second and third ones are ideal for sunbathing naturally. The sand is fairly coarse but the coves are completely undeveloped and provide good shelter when the weather is breezy. Care is needed to avoid being cut off at high tide. Directions From the Tamar Bridge at Plymouth trav

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

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

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

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

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

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

The Beach  Remote, quiet, sandy cove surrounded by low vertical cliffs. Access  From the roadside take the public footpath down to the beach. The last section down to the beach is quite steep. Total distance around 800m. There is a small amount of roadside parking 800m away, suitable for cars only. Quite difficult to find which makes it quiet. On arrival at the beach it is textile but clamber over the rocks to the naturist part, Safe for swimming and secluded. Access only wi

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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