Cleats Shore
Nude beach in Argyll and Bute, United Kingdom
Cleats Shore is an officially designated clothing-optional beach in Argyll and Bute, United Kingdom. The sea is warmest in August at about 15°C (59°F) and coolest in March (7°C (45°F)). Average air temperatures peak in July at 14°C (58°F). There is one other naturist place within 50 km (31 mi), the closest being Ardeer Beach (38 km (24 mi)).
Weather and water temperature at Cleats Shore
Tap a month. Averages: air 2001–2025 (NASA POWER), sea 1991–2020 (NOAA OISST).
| Month | Air | Sea | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 5°C | 8°C | 132 mm |
| February | 5°C | 7°C | 99 mm |
| March | 6°C | 7°C | 90 mm |
| April | 8°C | 8°C | 69 mm |
| May | 10°C | 10°C | 81 mm |
| June | 13°C | 12°C | 92 mm |
| July | 14°C | 14°C | 105 mm |
| August | 14°C | 15°C | 120 mm |
| September | 13°C | 14°C | 101 mm |
| October | 10°C | 13°C | 136 mm |
| November | 8°C | 11°C | 132 mm |
| December | 6°C | 10°C | 131 mm |
Not sure what the numbers mean? Here is how warm is warm enough to swim.
Visiting
- Coordinates: 55.43937, -5.24968 · OpenStreetMap
- Local law: is public nudity legal in United Kingdom?
- Before you go, read our nude beach etiquette guide.
- First time? Read our guide to your first time at a nude beach.
Naturist places near Cleats Shore
Status labels: Official · Naturist only · Clothing optional · Tolerated · Customary · Listed · Prohibited · Closed. Statuses come from open data and are not yet verified in person.
Frequently asked questions
Is Cleats Shore clothing optional?
Cleats Shore is listed as "official clothing-optional area" according to OpenStreetMap (nudism=designated). Rules can change, and clothing-optional zones are often only part of a beach, so look for signs on arrival and follow local rules. NudistMap has not yet verified this status in person. You can check what applies in United Kingdom before you go.
How warm is the water at Cleats Shore?
Long-term sea surface temperatures (NOAA OISST, 1991–2020) range from 7°C (45°F) to 15°C (59°F) in August. Water at the shore can be a few degrees different.
What other naturist places are near Cleats Shore?
The closest are Ardeer Beach (38 km (24 mi)).
Sources
Status from OpenStreetMap (nudism=designated). Not yet verified against an official source; local rules may have changed. Data updated 2026-10-31. All data sources and licenses. © OpenStreetMap contributors.