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St Osyth Naturist Beach

Free admission

St Osyth Naturist Beach is a beach in the United Kingdom.

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Plan your visit

Typical visit
1 h–3 h
Best time of year
Summer (Jun–Aug)
Nearest railway station
Clacton-on-Sea · 6.5 km
  • Free entry
  • Family-friendly
  • Dog-friendly

About

St Osyth Naturist 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 Clacton parliamentary constituency. The nearest railway station is Clacton-on-Sea, about 6.5 km away. Postcode area CO16.

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Protected designations

  • Site of Special Scientific Interest: Colne Estuary SSSI
  • Ramsar wetland: Colne Estuary (Mid-Essex Coast Phase 2)

Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.

Place summary

St Osyth Naturist Beach is located in St Osyth, Essex, in the East of England. It is designated as a Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI) within the Colne Estuary and is part of the RAMSAR designation for the Mid-Essex Coast. The beach caters to naturists and offers a unique coastal experience amidst significant ecological areas.

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Coordinates
51.7707, 1.0682
County
Essex
District
Tendring
Parish
St Osyth
Postcode
CO16 8TA
Parliamentary constituency
Clacton
Nearest railway station
Clacton-on-Sea6.5 km

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Frequently asked questions

Where is St Osyth Naturist Beach?
St Osyth Naturist Beach is in Essex, East of England, United Kingdom (postcode CO16 8TA), in the parish of St Osyth.
Is St Osyth Naturist Beach a protected site?
Yes — St Osyth Naturist Beach is part of the Colne Estuary SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Colne Estuary (Mid-Essex Coast Phase 2) Ramsar wetland.
Is St Osyth Naturist Beach free to visit?
Yes, St Osyth Naturist Beach is free to enter.
How do I get to St Osyth Naturist Beach?
The nearest railway station is Clacton-on-Sea, about 6.5 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode CO16 8TA.