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Beaches · East of England

East Point Beach

Free admission

East Point Beach is a beach in the United Kingdom.

East Point, Osea Island - geograph.org.uk - 5365398

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Plan your visit

Typical visit
1 h–3 h
Best time of year
Summer (Jun–Aug)
Nearest railway station
Southminster · 7.6 km
  • Free entry
  • Family-friendly
  • Dog-friendly

About

East Point Beach is a beach on the coast of Essex, East of England. The site is a designated Site of Special Scientific Interest, and is a Ramsar wetland of international importance. It sits within the Maldon parliamentary constituency. The nearest railway station is Southminster, about 7.6 km away. Postcode area CM0.

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Protected designations

  • Site of Special Scientific Interest: Blackwater Estuary SSSI
  • Ramsar wetland: Blackwater Estuary (Mid-Essex Coast Phase 4)

Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.

Place summary

East Point Beach is a coastal area located in Steeple, Essex, within the East of England. It is part of the Blackwater Estuary, designated as a Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI) and a RAMSAR site, highlighting its ecological significance.

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Coordinates
51.7220, 0.7862
County
Essex
District
Maldon
Parish
Steeple
Postcode
CM0 7NU
Parliamentary constituency
Maldon
Nearest railway station
Southminster7.6 km

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Frequently asked questions

Where is East Point Beach?
East Point Beach is in Essex, East of England, United Kingdom (postcode CM0 7NU), in the parish of Steeple.
Is East Point Beach a protected site?
Yes — East Point Beach is part of the Blackwater Estuary SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Blackwater Estuary (Mid-Essex Coast Phase 4) Ramsar wetland.
Is East Point Beach free to visit?
Yes, East Point Beach is free to enter.
How do I get to East Point Beach?
The nearest railway station is Southminster, about 7.6 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode CM0 7NU.