Naturist / Nudist Beaches in England, Scotland, Wales and Ireland

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• Steve White

  May-17

  Went last year and saw three naturists walking up and down the North Beach enjoying the sun. All ages.

• Robert Davies

  Sep-14

  Went twice to Walney. nudist area in July. Several nudists there both times just enjoying sun. Bob

• Stacey Rebecca Gillis

  Nov-13

  kith and kin on walney and never knew these places existed in all my 65yrs. my mother would faint at the thought. However must check with the cousins and see if they know of the existence of any of the places mentioned. I await in anticipation.

• peter

  Jun-12

  Roanhead is great, miles of soft sand,quiet, the further you walk the more people you find, weather permitting. On a hot,still day i have been suprised just how many people are tucked into the dunes, i have met some very nise people over the years. Another good spot but you have to be very discreet is on the end of Holme Island, Grange-Over-Sands,when the tide is out. There are some great flat rocks on the point, hidden from prying eyes. Beware. the tides + mud on the sands. Cheers, happy naturism.

• Optiskeptic

  Aug-11

  Just to add to comments about Roanhead - I went once last year and once again this year. Avoid the southern access for the reasons given by William. I drove half way but chickened out and was glad to get back to tarmac. I'd strongly advise accessing the beach from the National Trust car-park at the North end of the beach. Both times I went it was early (about 10am) on a lovely day and, even though still term time, the car park was busy and fills up quickly. Most people seem to stay near the car park.If you follow Williams clear instructions you will round the point and can see Walney island way off to the South. On both occasions i was able to wander nude from that point south almost as far as the Black huts. On neither occasion did I see another person (nude or otherwise) on this bit of beach. Pity, because it is a beautiful stretch of clean sand backed by high dunes, which are part of the national Trust nature reserve.

• william wells

  Jun-11

  With regards to the bit about Roanhead Beach.....

  Unless you have a 4X4, or a high clearance SUV DO NOT use this route to access the beach unless you have a very comprehensive breakdown and recovery package and a heavy wallet. The road is almost unnavigable in a standard road car due to the unevenness and the pothole (more like craters).

  If you are feeling fit, drive just a bit further up the A590 to the dual carriageway section and turn left where it says Roanhead. Follow the road to the junction and turn left down to the car park. Follow the boardwalk to the beach and turn left. Keep on walking past the stony section of the beach and it opens out into a lovely sandy beach that is mainly empty of people. Walk on until you are unable to see the beach where you entered and enjoy. It is fairly windy here but if you go just onto the dunes, still in sight of the beach, you will be sheltered from the wind.

• Gav

  May-11

  Wild Swim in Sea asked about public transport - there are regular buses to Walney Island. I can't remember the number, but they're clearly marked and go from near the rail station. So it is one nude beach that is accessible by public transport. Haverrig (sp?) is also accessible, but the buses aren't so frequent (and it's not an 'official' nude beach either!).

  I've been to both by public transport, and they're both nice beaches, but can be a bit windy

• Wild Swim in Sea

  Sep-10

  Been there for the first time. This is really a large piece of sand. The sea goes off miles away when low tide... bad news for swimmers. Had to make it all the way to the northern tip of island to feel safe to be nude, not to upset the families or be disturbed by dog walkers. Fortunately at the northern end there was a narrow channel there giving an opportunity to swim, although access could be a bit tricky with large stones at some points. With the strong breeze, no surprise I was nude alone. Swam a short while and saw the rain clouds gathering. Eventually gave up to the wind and cloud and headed back. Overall it is a fair place, only a bit too far with the walk. A bit of surprise is there is a Stagecoach local bus service running to the West Shore. Rarely seen any public transport to the proximity of any nude beach, you know.

• Richard k

  Sep-10

  Had some nice days in the sun just recently, back to the beach again in the morning on monday 6th, sept, fingers crossed for more sun !

• Filipo

  Sep-10

  Had a warm,sunny naked day on Walney but noone else there about a week ago. So had to guess where to stop in the dunes ! Very sheltered spot facing the sun in the dunes.

• julz

  Aug-10

  i live on walney island , and didnt even know we had such a beach! its a bit too cold and windy , i would say only the very brave would be there!

• delalune

  Jul-10

  I've been doing the naturis thing at Roanhead for a few years now and only ever seen one other person. It's hardly a community!

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