Nudist Beaches: South Western England
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Braunton Burrows: Barnstaple
Classification:Unofficial
Map: Ordnance Survey Map reference: SX 340538
Warning: None known, but check the locally for tide details and any
currents affecting the beach.
Bude: Flexbury Beach
Classification: Unofficial
Map: Ordnance Survey Map reference: SS 200085
Warning: None known, but check the locally for tide details and any
currents affecting the beach
Budleigh Salterton: West End - OFFICIAL BEACH
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Classification: Official
Map: Ordnance Survey Map reference: SY 048809
Parking: Small P&D car parks and street parking nearby
Facilities: Clothes must be warn to visit nearby toilets and beach cafe
Warning: None known, but check the locally for tide details and any
currents affecting the beach
Carlyon Bay Cornwall: Polgaver Beach
The foreshore at Polgaver is still being used by some naturists pending
redevelpoment of the area
Combe Martin: Wild Pear Bay
The local council have no objection to the present informal
arrangements continuing. The National Trust have been making the
pathway more accessible and have endeavoured to put in some steps at
the bottom. Although a good walk from the Car Park, it is well worth
the effort to relax in this idyllic spot. Easier access means a few
more textiles but, with a little common sense, everyone can co-exist.
Classification: Unofficial
Map: Ordnance Survey Map reference: SS 577478
Warning: Sea is quite good, not usually difficult for a swim, although
watch out for the currents if going too deep.
Dorset: Studland Bay - OFFICIAL BEACH
The UK's most popular naturist beach has official approval from the
National Trust, which owns the bay. The naturist part of the long sandy
beach is about 1km long, and is well signposted.
The National Trust, Police, BN, SUN and other interested bodies are
working together to discourage those who threaten to bring naturism
into disrepute by sexual misconduct. Please help us to keep Studland
'family friendly'.
Directions: You can get there by catching a ferry from the Sandbanks
peninsula in Poole and walking the last mile via Shell Bay. A van is
situated on the beach on busy summer days, selling drinks, snacks and
ice creams to naturists.
Parking: It is near the centre of the bay, which has car parks at
either end. Park at either of these car parks (at Shell Bay on the
northern end or Knoll beach at the southern end) and walk along the
paths/beach until you reach the naturist section. Also accessible from
'Fire Point 6 on Ferry Road
Tourist Information: National Trust Visitor Centres
Gorran Haven: Vault Beach
Classification: Unofficial
Map: Ordnance Survey Map reference: SX 006404
Warning: None known, but check the locally for tide details and any
currents affecting the beach.
Gribben Head, North Menabilly: Fowey
Classification: Unofficial
Map Ordnance Survey Map reference: SX 101499
Warning: None known, but check the locally for tide details and any
currents affecting the beach.
Mullion: Gunwalloe Cove
Classification: Unofficial
Warning: None known, but check the locally for tide details and any
currents affecting the beach.
Perranporth: Perran Beach
Classification: Unofficial
Map Ordnance Survey Map reference: SW 761565
Warning: None known, but check the locally for tide details and any
currents affecting the beach.
Porthluney Cove, Nr. Portholland: Mevagissey
Classification: Unofficial
Map Ordnance Survey Map reference: SW 966412
Warning: None known, but check the locally for tide details and any
currents affecting the beach.
Sidmouth: Dunscombe Cliff
Classification: Unofficial
Map Ordnance Survey Map reference: 155877
Warning: None known, but check the locally for tide details and any
currents affecting the beach.
Torquay: Maidencombe
Classification: Unofficial
Map Ordnance Survey Map reference: SX 929689
Warning: None known, but check the locally for tide details and any
currents affecting the beach.
Torquay: Petitor
Petitor Beach is situated on the north side of Torquay, about 2 miles
from the town centre.
Directions: 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 you can [normally] park. Leaving the car, walk to the end
of Petitor Road (the sea end, not the St.Marychurch village end) and go
through the metal swing gate and down the long grassy slope. At the end
turn left and continue down to the beach - it's a stiff trek down.
There is also a bus service from 'The Strand' (the harbour). You need
the number 32 service and get off at St.Marychurch village.
Map Ordnance Survey Map reference: SX 927 664
Parking: Please park courteously as this is a residential area and
observe the parking restrictions, as you may be given a fixed penalty
notice if not parked correctly.
Warning: None known, but check the locally for tide details and any
currents affecting the beach.
Zennor: Porthmeor
Classification: Unofficial
Map Ordnance Survey Map reference SW 426375
Warning: None known, but check the locally for tide details and any
currents affecting the beach.
Zennor: Porthzennor Cove
Classification: Unofficial
Map Ordnance Survey Map reference: SW 452393
Warning: None known, but check the locally for tide details and any
currents affecting the beach