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Nude Beaches in United Kingdom

NudistMap lists 24 nude beaches in United Kingdom, covering clothing-optional beaches and naturist beaches. 6 of them are officially designated or naturist-only. 11 have been checked against an official, land-manager or federation source. Most are in Devon, Kent and Bridgend. In August the sea at these spots is typically around 17°C (62°F).

Nude Beaches by region

All nude beaches in United Kingdom

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  1. 1Holkham National Nature Reserve nude beach · NorfolkOfficialSea 16°C in August
  2. 2Cefn Sidan nude beach · CarmarthenshireCustomarySea 17°C in August
  3. 3Vault Beach nude beach · CornwallCustomarySea 17°C in August
  4. 4Whiteford Sands nude beach · SwanseaCustomarySea 17°C in August
  5. 5Marros Sands nude beach · CarmarthenshireCustomarySea 17°C in August
  6. 6Pedn Vounder nude beach · CornwallCustomarySea 17°C in August
  7. 7Weston Mouth nude beach · DevonCustomarySea 17°C in August
  8. 8Fairlight Glen nude beach · East SussexCustomarySea 17°C in August
  9. 9Parson's Pleasure nude beach · OxfordshireListed
  10. 10Budleigh Salterton nude beach · DevonOfficialSea 17°C in August
  11. 11Duke's Mound Naturist Beach nude beach · Brighton and HoveOfficialSea 17°C in August
  12. 12Eastney Beach nude beach · PortsmouthCustomarySea 18°C in August
  13. 13Portslade nude beach · West SussexToleratedSea 17°C in August
  14. 14Shellness Beach nude beach · KentClothing optionalSea 18°C in August
  15. 15St Osyth Naturist Beach nude beach · EssexClothing optionalSea 18°C in August
  16. 16Studland Naturist Beach nude beach · DorsetClothing optionalSea 18°C in August
  17. 17Strete Sands nude beach · DevonOfficialSea 17°C in August
  18. 18Ardeer Beach nude beach · North AyrshireOfficialSea 15°C in August
  19. 19Cleats Shore nude beach · Argyll and ButeOfficialSea 15°C in August
  20. 20Petit Tor Beach nude beach · TorbayToleratedSea 17°C in August
  21. 21Rocken End Beach nude beach · Isle of WightClothing optionalSea 18°C in August
  22. 22Sker Beach nude beach · BridgendCustomarySea 18°C in August
  23. 23Abbot's Cliff Beach nude beach · KentCustomarySea 18°C in August
  24. 24Fish Bench Bay nude beach · BridgendCustomarySea 18°C in August

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

How many nude beaches are in United Kingdom?

NudistMap currently lists 24 nude beaches in United Kingdom. 6 are officially designated or naturist-only; the rest are clothing optional by custom or tolerance.

What are the best-known nude beaches in United Kingdom?

The most documented are Holkham National Nature Reserve, Cefn Sidan, Vault Beach, based on how much open data, encyclopedia coverage and visitor information exists for each.

When is the sea warm enough for swimming in United Kingdom?

The sea here rarely averages 21 °C. Most visitors come in July and August, when it is warmest.

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