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Beaches · East of England

West Beach

Free admission

West 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 · 0.9 km
  • Free entry
  • Family-friendly
  • Dog-friendly

About

West Beach is a beach on the coast of Essex, East of England. The site is a designated Site of Special Scientific Interest. It sits within the Clacton parliamentary constituency. The nearest railway station is Clacton-on-Sea, about 0.9 km away. Postcode area CO15.

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Protected designations

  • Site of Special Scientific Interest: Clacton Cliffs & Foreshore SSSI

Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.

From the Wikipedia article

West Beach may refer to: Australia West Beach, South Australia West Beach, Western Australia United States West Beach (Santa Barbara), California West Beach, Beverly, Massachusetts South Africa West Beach, Western Cape

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Coordinates
51.7861, 1.1537
County
Essex
District
Tendring
Parish
Tendring, unparished area
Postcode
CO15 1FS
Parliamentary constituency
Clacton
Nearest railway station
Clacton-on-Sea0.9 km

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Frequently asked questions

Where is West Beach?
West Beach is in Essex, East of England, United Kingdom (postcode CO15 1FS), in the parish of Tendring, unparished area.
Is West Beach a protected site?
Yes — West Beach is part of the Clacton Cliffs & Foreshore SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
Is West Beach free to visit?
Yes, West Beach is free to enter.
How do I get to West Beach?
The nearest railway station is Clacton-on-Sea, about 0.9 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode CO15 1FS.