Quiet places for sunbathing in the South?
Icarus
I'm in Portsmouth - we have a nudist beach here but it's mostly stones
and not very safe for swimming because of the strong currents.
Studland is really nice but it's 2 hours away, and I'd rather spend 4
hours of my day on the beach than stuck in a car on the motorway.
So... does anyone know any nice spots (quiet sandy beaches,
unpopulated countryside etc.) around this area where a bunch of people
could sunbathe nude without getting up too many other people's noses?
I'm thinking mainly of Hampshire and West Sussex. Ideally it would be
somewhere that we could get far enough away from other people to not
offend too many textiles... but I know that might be difficult in this
area.
All ideas gratefully received :-)
Icarus.
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Before you buy.
Robin H
difficult to find beaches in the area. It may be possible to go by boat to a
secluded beach not easily reached by road and get ashore for some
sunbathing, let me know if you want to share a bit of research into this
idea.
Robin
Mike Speed
parking.
Also heard of a spot at Bracklesham bay, but never been there.
Mike
Icarus
> How about Calshot, its very quiet during the week, with lots of
> parking.
> Also heard of a spot at Bracklesham bay, but never been there.
Thanks for the suggestions Mike. Calshot isn't all that far from me
but I've never been there - I will try it when the weather warms up.
I've also heard there is a spot at Bracklesham Bay but I don't know
exactly where, and it's not in NUFF. Can anyone else give directions
please?
Cheers :-)
Icarus
Hi Robin - sounds like a nice idea. I saw your message earlier, about
naturist boating, but I've only been on a sailing boat once in my life
and wouldn't have a clue what to do :-) Are you looking for
experienced sailors or just anyone who's interested?
Icarus
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Steve Doerr
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> I've also heard there is a spot at Bracklesham Bay but I don't know
> exactly where, and it's not in NUFF. Can anyone else give directions
> please?
David Martin (after Phil Vallack) mentions SZ826947
(http://www.dcsl.dircon.co.uk/bracklesham.jpg) but says it is not as quiet
as it used to be and recommends Church Norton instead.
Steve
Chris Handy
Selsey turn left down the lane signposted 'Church Norton', follow the lane
for about a mile to the church car park (end of lane). You will be asked to
'contribute' to the church funds (used to be GBP1, but has probably gone
up). The car park gets busy on sunny days, so arrive early!
Follow the footpath from the car park to the mudflats and turn right, follow
the path to the beach and turn left. naturist bit is in the groynes at end
of beach. It was not well used by naturists last time I was there, but is a
peaceful spot. The mudflats are a nauture reserve with rare birds (feathred
variety). The beach is mostly shingle.
Enjoy! We usually do!
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Icarus <icar...@email.com> wrote in message
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> Hi folks.
>
> I'm in Portsmouth - we have a nudist beach here but it's mostly stones
> and not very safe for swimming because of the strong currents.
>
> Studland is really nice but it's 2 hours away, and I'd rather spend 4
> hours of my day on the beach than stuck in a car on the motorway.
>
> So... does anyone know any nice spots (quiet sandy beaches,
> unpopulated countryside etc.) around this area where a bunch of people
> could sunbathe nude without getting up too many other people's noses?
> I'm thinking mainly of Hampshire and West Sussex. Ideally it would be
> somewhere that we could get far enough away from other people to not
> offend too many textiles... but I know that might be difficult in this
> area.
>
> All ideas gratefully received :-)
>
> Icarus.
>
>
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Julian Webb
writes
>I've also heard there is a spot at Bracklesham Bay but I don't know
>exactly where, and it's not in NUFF. Can anyone else give directions
>please?
It's mentioned in the "the Bible" [1] under the name 'Selsey, West
Beach'. I only have it the general list of beaches.
Any relevant information about either this or 'Church Norton' would be
very welcome - and would enable me to create a proper page for it.
[1] 'Free Sun' by Phil Vallack
Regards
Julian
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Icarus
> > I've also heard there is a spot at Bracklesham Bay but I don't
know
> > exactly where, and it's not in NUFF. Can anyone else give
directions
> > please?
>
> David Martin (after Phil Vallack) mentions SZ826947
> (http://www.dcsl.dircon.co.uk/bracklesham.jpg) but says it is not as
quiet
> as it used to be and recommends Church Norton instead.
Thanks for the information Steve. Perhaps this ought to be in NUFF...
Malcolm? :-)
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Icarus
Malcolm B
"Icarus" <icar...@email.com> wrote:
> Steve Doerr <sdo...@bornnaked.com> wrote:
>
> > > I've also heard there is a spot at Bracklesham Bay but I don't
> know
> > > exactly where, and it's not in NUFF. Can anyone else give
> directions
> > > please?
> >
> > David Martin (after Phil Vallack) mentions SZ826947
> > (http://www.dcsl.dircon.co.uk/bracklesham.jpg) but says it is not as
> quiet
> > as it used to be and recommends Church Norton instead.
>
> Thanks for the information Steve. Perhaps this ought to be in NUFF...
> Malcolm? :-)
Julian does the beaches :-)
When he adds one, he lets me know and I add it to the maps.
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Chris Handy
See my post on Church Nortaon, and feel free to use as you wish. If you want
further info send me a mail.
I've been to Bracklesham bay as well, but can't remember the directions. I
do remember that I was not impressed. I can't really remember why - I just
put it on my 'not to be visited again' list.
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> Any relevant information about either this or 'Church Norton' would be
Rick Martin
>
> does anyone know any nice spots (quiet sandy beaches,
> unpopulated countryside etc.) around this area where a bunch of people
> could sunbathe nude without getting up too many other people's noses?
> I'm thinking mainly of Hampshire and West Sussex. Ideally it would be
> somewhere that we could get far enough away from other people to not
> offend too many textiles... but I know that might be difficult in this
> area.
Just a thought: how easily could you get across to the Isle of Wight?
There's a couple of "official" naturist beaches there, including Culver
beach which I think would best fit your bill, and IIRC Adrian White's
pages tell (told?) of other "semi-official" naturist beaches too. I
can't remember details while offline, but it might be another avenue for
you to investigate. Of course, it might be even easier if you had your
own boat, but then you're back to Robin's suggestion of naturist
boating.
Rick
Kev
Forgive me, but IIRC Culver Cliff isn't officially official, its just
recognised (like the other two are).
As for getting there, well from good olde BR, Portsmouth harbour station is
right next to the passenger ferry across. the biggest problem would be
getting to the beach from Ryde.
That probably means the bembridge bus and a walk, or the Blackgang bus and
an even longer walk with a great big hill. Also IIRC at Culver there is
Culver holiday camp right about the beach.
Note that some of this could be wrong - Im sure Adrian will correct me if
so. Im remembering back about 9 years or so.
Kev
Icarus
> > does anyone know any nice spots (quiet sandy beaches,
> > unpopulated countryside etc.) around this area where a bunch of
people
> > could sunbathe nude without getting up too many other people's
noses?
> Just a thought: how easily could you get across to the Isle of
Wight?
> There's a couple of "official" naturist beaches there, including
Culver
> beach which I think would best fit your bill, and IIRC Adrian
White's
> pages tell (told?) of other "semi-official" naturist beaches too.
Thanks for the suggestion Rick. I was asking about this in connection
with AndyC's idea of organising some naturist 'get-togethers' around
the country this summer. If this happens, and there's one on the
south coast, people might be travelling some distance to get to the
coast, so it would probably be unreasonable to expect them to also
take a ferry and buses to get to a beach on the Isle of Wight, just
for a day trip. Somewhere on the mainland would probably be better in
this case.
I do like the Isle of Wight though, and I know there are some nice
beaches there, so it's certainly a good idea for another day :-)
Cheers!
Icarus
> I've been to Bracklesham bay as well, but can't remember the
directions. I
> do remember that I was not impressed. I can't really remember why -
I just
> put it on my 'not to be visited again' list.
I went on a reconnaissance yesterday, and (with apologies to anyone
who lives in Bracklesham) I have to agree with you. The beach is
steeply sloping, not very glamorous and covered in large
uncomfortable-looking stones. Presumably this is part of the defences
against the pounding that this part of the coast gets from the sea,
but it doesn't make for a particularly nice beach for recreation,
unfortunately.
Next stop, Church Norton (thanks for the directions Chris) :-)
Tim Forcer
>
> Chris Handy wrote:
>>
>> I've been to Bracklesham bay as well, but can't
>> remember the directions. I do remember that I was
>
> I went on a reconnaissance yesterday, and (with apologies
> to anyone who lives in Bracklesham) I have to agree with
> you. The beach is steeply sloping, not very glamorous
> and covered in large uncomfortable-looking stones.
I think you'll find that's the high-tide state. At low tide I believe
there's a fair expanse of gravelly sand as well as shingle, and with a
much more moderate slope.
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Steve Doerr
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> Icarus wrote:
> >
> > I went on a reconnaissance yesterday, and (with apologies
> > to anyone who lives in Bracklesham) I have to agree with
> > you. The beach is steeply sloping, not very glamorous
> > and covered in large uncomfortable-looking stones.
>
> I think you'll find that's the high-tide state. At low tide I believe
> there's a fair expanse of gravelly sand as well as shingle, and with a
> much more moderate slope.
Can anyone comment on one suggestion in the Coast & Country guide: West
Wittering "the area by the nature reserve" (given as SZ780975)?
Steve
Julian Webb
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>See my post on Church Nortaon, and feel free to use as you wish. If you want
>further info send me a mail.
I've filed it already, thanks Chris.
While I'm here, let me extend an open invitation to anyone with beach
information, recommendations, comments, etc. to post them in the NG (or
send them direct to me if you prefer).
- it will soon be Summer!
Kev
>- it will soon be Summer!
Please !
Kev
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Icarus
> Can anyone comment on one suggestion in the
> Coast & Country guide: West Wittering "the area
> by the nature reserve" (given as SZ780975)?
SZ780975 looks like someone's back garden to me. The area that the
guide *probably* refers to is around SZ769990, an area of grass-topped
sand dunes with lots of little hollows for people to hide away in.
It's probably a good place to go if you want to lie around and get a
suntan, although it might not be so good for running around or
swimming, unless you go down to the beach and frighten the locals :-)
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Icarus
> > I went on a reconnaissance yesterday, and (with apologies
> > to anyone who lives in Bracklesham) I have to agree with
> > you. The beach is steeply sloping, not very glamorous
> > and covered in large uncomfortable-looking stones.
... and Tim replied:
> I think you'll find that's the high-tide state. At low tide I
believe
> there's a fair expanse of gravelly sand as well as shingle, and with
a
> much more moderate slope.
Tim, you're undoubtedly right, I should really see it when the tide is
out as well. Thanks for pointing that out :-)
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Icarus
Andy Crawford
>
> Thanks for the suggestion Rick. I was asking about this in connection
> with AndyC's idea of organising some naturist 'get-togethers' around
> the country this summer.
Its great to see you doing some active research. The South coast seems to be
a great place to start, going by the number of emails that I've had from
people South of London.
> I do like the Isle of Wight though, and I know there are some nice
> beaches there, so it's certainly a good idea for another day :-)
>
I agree, and it could be a good venue once a roaming clan is established!
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[Here is the original message reposted]
Hi Everyone!
We are a few freinds that are planning some get togethers around the
country this summer and would like to invite people that dont go to naturist
clubs or maybe would just like a break, to meet new faces and go to
different places.
Rather than go to the traditional cordoned off nudist beaches, which tend to
get very crowded and often attrack gawkers, we plan to go to quiet and
out-of-the-way places where nude sun-bathing/swimming/picnicking can be done
without offending others. The larger our group is, the safer it will be from
unkind remarks and embarrassment should any 'textiles' happen to wander by.
Also, if you have a partner that is a bit shy about going naked, then this
could be an ideal opportunity for them to be around naturists, without
feeling any pressures to be naked too.
Please reply by email. I look forward to hearing from you!
AndyC
Mike Speed
I find them I will post...
But I do remember that there was quite a walk the spot being finally
past a holiday club of some sort, if that gives any clues.
BTW Sitting on Eastney pebble beach the beach on the other side of the
eastuary always looks more inviting as it is sand and usually pretty
deserted. I think it is called Hayling or Thorney Island but dont know
if it gets used by naturists.
Mike
>Steve Doerr <sdo...@bornnaked.com> wrote:
>
>> Can anyone comment on one suggestion in the
>> Coast & Country guide: West Wittering "the area
>> by the nature reserve" (given as SZ780975)?
>
>SZ780975 looks like someone's back garden to me. The area that the
>guide *probably* refers to is around SZ769990, an area of grass-topped
>sand dunes with lots of little hollows for people to hide away in.
>It's probably a good place to go if you want to lie around and get a
>suntan, although it might not be so good for running around or
>swimming, unless you go down to the beach and frighten the locals :-)
>
>
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>For information on singles-friendly naturist venues in the UK, go to:
>http://meltingpot.fortunecity.com/egypt/174/
>
>
Steve Doerr
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> BTW Sitting on Eastney pebble beach the beach on the other side of the
> eastuary always looks more inviting as it is sand and usually pretty
> deserted. I think it is called Hayling or Thorney Island but dont know
> if it gets used by naturists.
It's Hayling Island and it is the subject of a short essay in the Coast &
Country guide. Also referred to as Sinah Common. Advice is to keep away from
the golf course and stick to sunbathing - no swimming or walking about. Grid
reference SZ692990.
Steve
Tim Forcer
>
> I wrote:
>
>>> I went on a reconnaissance yesterday, and (with apologies
>>> to anyone who lives in Bracklesham) I have to agree with
>>> you. The beach is steeply sloping, not very glamorous
>>> and covered in large uncomfortable-looking stones.
>
> ... and Tim replied:
>
>> I think you'll find that's the high-tide state. At low tide
>> I believe there's a fair expanse of gravelly sand as well
>> as shingle, and with a much more moderate slope.
>
> Tim, you're undoubtedly right, I should really see it when the
> tide is out as well. Thanks for pointing that out :-)
A certain amount of delving around in my archives has shown that I have
actually visited Bracklesham Bay, but it was around 20 years ago, and I
can't find any detailed notes of the visit. The "naturist" aspect of
the place was that one was far enough away from carparks and the like to
be clear of most beach users, and the regular groynes provided plenty of
screening except within each "block". There weren't many nuddies there,
and with the amount of trudging along heavy shingle that was required
I'm not surprised. Really nothing much to commend the place other than
that one could GOKO knowing that others were doing the same. The groyne
screening made it rather difficult to see when one had arrived in the
naturist sector, since until you were within perhaps 100m of someone you
didn't know they were there at all - let alone whether they had a cozzie
on. I haven't been back.
alan
<rms...@taz.dera.gov.uk> writes
<snip>
>BTW Sitting on Eastney pebble beach the beach on the other side of the
>eastuary always looks more inviting as it is sand and usually pretty
>deserted. I think it is called Hayling or Thorney Island but dont know
>if it gets used by naturists.
>
The beach you mention is Hayling Island and was used by nudists for many
years, used myself in the early 80's but believe a number of nudist were
arrested and charged with indecent exposure. Don't think it ever went to
court as seem to remember those charged all agreed to some sort of
warning from local police to avoid possible publicity. Since this
incident I think most local nudists have avoided it. Believe that the
complaints came from local golf course which backs the beach not from
anyone using the beach itself.
ALAN & CHRISTINE
Kev
>>
>Believe that the
>complaints came from local golf course which backs the beach not from
>anyone using the beach itself.
Hey Tim, remember the thread during November ? Yet another example of golf
course itus
Kev
Mike Hopkins
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>Believe that the
>complaints came from local golf course which backs the beach not from
>anyone using the beach itself.
I have a theory about golf clubs - it is something about the male
golfers wishing to deceive the female members into believing that their
irons are the biggest ;-)
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