Beaches South East England Camber Sands - East Sussex | Camber Sands - East Sussex |
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General Camber Sands are situated between Rye in East Sussex and Lydd in Kent, just to the east of Rye Harbour and the Rother Estuary. During the summer, the beach attracts thousands of (textile) visitors, many from the the nearby holiday centre. Despite this naturists have long been reputed to use the "remoter parts" - particularly mid-week. Getting There
Camber can be reached by road via the A259 Hastings - Romney road, turning off at Rye. There is a large (paying ) car park as you approach from the direction of Rye along Lydd Road, just after passing the golf club. From the car park two paths lead to the beach, the westernmost being the more direct. By public transport, Rye can be reached by train, then taking the number 711 bus (approx. every 30 minutes Mon-Fri daytime) Get off at Camber Post Office and walk down lanes opposite Pontins to reach Old Lydd Road. From there walk onto the beach near the tea huts/amusements. Turning right (westwards) the section of the beach used by naturists is about 1km away. Description
Camber Sands has been used as a location for a number of films, standing in for the both the Sahara - in "Carry On - Follow That Camel" - and the Dunkirk evacuation beaches! Facilities Trip Report - June 2005 " Having visited this beach many times at the far remote end nearer the estuary - most relaxing stress-free enviroment. Naturists are returning here despite a sign saying 'this is NOT a naturist beach' - but if you are discreet there is no problem. Many naturists in the sand/grass dunes - It should be decreed a naturist site as the beach is very quiet and near the many bird protected areas, and totally free of noisy people. Recommended It was nice to see some younger families here and a few teens well behaved all enjoying being naked. Be discreet swimming unless it is high tide then no one sees you quickly jumping in - beach and waters clean.. [but] keep away from estuary area, where the river runs up into Rye harbour. A beautiful place. [Please] take your rubbish home -and other people's - as not everyone does." Trip Report - May 2005 "A fantastic strech of beach ... at low tide you can see the remains of a shipwreck .To the east the beach is usually packed, but [further] west you can go topless without bother, the west of the beach you may hear millitary gunfire."
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  written by Paul, June 25, 2008
Took a trip to camber sands today 25 June 08 a lovey hot day,
the first thing I noticed was the SIGN saying this is not a naturist beach HAS BEEN REMOVED. I spent all day there nude with no problem with the beach walkers passing by, a couple of girls said hello & ask if it was an offical nude beach so just told them it had been used for years but it's not offical, apart from that I had the beach to myself so come on get your self down there If you ride motorcycles like me the car park is only £1 all day, enter car park & go to the far right side & park, take the path to the beach then go to the right for the nude part. Paul written by Paul, July 01, 2008
Took another trip to Camber sands today 01/07/08
another nude day this time with more nude sunbathers, again no problem with the dog & beach walkers or with the couples that sat near to me with the occasional smile & nod from one girl, they were playing frisby but I think she deliberately missed catching it as it landed very near to me a few times she had the smallist bikini on that I've ever seen. It must have been my lucky day the boyfriend went for a swim it was low tide so he had a very long walk to reach the sea, then the surprise the girl came over to me stood right in front of me & took off her bikini & sat on top of me for about an hour until the b/friend started coming back. Been going to nude beaches for years & never had that luck before well there's a first time for everything. PS I forgot about the other couple just behind me we had an audeance as well. Paul written by tel, August 29, 2008
lol i dont doubt that this is all true . but why would the boyfriend be pleased with her lol.gotta get myself a fooking frizzbe . going hastings ths weekend . i normally use st osyths . but got to try this
written by tel, September 16, 2008
how do you get to this beach i couldnt find it 2 weeks ago . thanks .tel
written by Paul, September 23, 2008
From Rye take the A259 east, about one mile turn right onto camber road,
keep going until you see the sign welcome to camber, about 100 yards past the sign turn into the large car park on your right, park at the far right end take the path to the beach & turn right keep walking until you pass the the white flag pole naturist mainly use the flat grassy part nearer the dunes to the rear of the beach. (some days I've been the only one nude with no problem with the Texies) sometimes they strip as well after they see me! BEHAVE THERE & NO PROBLEMS let people talk to you thats how I got lucky with bikini girl! written by John, November 01, 2008
I live across the road at Camber & go to the beach every day that's good enough for sunbathing. That only amounted to 36 days this year. Usually about 4 hours a day if it's good enough. This has been the worst summer I can remember.
The easiest way to find the private nudey part.. is to take the sandy path at the western end of the car park. After 50yds. there is a display board about the wildlife & plants you can see. Turn right and follow the "Rabbit Fence" for about 400yds. It goes over a rise then runs parallel with the bank. Go up the bank on your left. At top turn right & Voila!! Paradise!! Hope to see you there! November 1st. 2008. written by Gary, November 12, 2008
When we've been, we've stayed in the dunes. Fine, but it can get a bit too hot(!) and of course we're totally isolated.
We'd love to be on the beach, like in France and elsewhere, but think we would be too visible. Is that a problem? written by John, November 14, 2008
Hi Gary,
It's not really a problem. There are lots of "V" shaped gaps. People only usually come close when the tide's right in & they haven't any choice but it's only a short time as it goes out so far. You can see anyone coming from half a mile away. The Locals ignore you & any "Clothies" keep their distance. I swim in the nude whether the tide is in or out. It's such a huge area. Just feel free & Relax!! The ONLY time I've known a problem is when someone deliberately went down amongst the holiday makers & the Beach Warden called the police. It's a shame more people don't go. It's a super spot, You can get out of the wind. If your'e nervous, you can disappear in the grassy dunes. In the weekdays... I rarely see anyone at all. Come on down! It's Paradise!! written by Gary, November 18, 2008
Thanks,John. That's encouraging and I'm sure we'll try in 2009.
written by John, November 19, 2008
See you there! Hope 2009 is better that this summer. Global Warming??? Where??
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The pebbles are a little hard work, so a mat and beach shoes would be advisable.