Beach Type

Sand

Facilities

Toilets with disabled facilities; beach huts for hire and a cafe/shop is very close to the beach
An open air-swimming pool and boating lake are also available for use

Activities

Swimming
Sailing
Jet-skiing
There is zoning for water sports and also a children's paddling pool and playground
A half pipe and ramps for skate-boarders and roller-bladers

Nature and Wildlife

Adjacent to the beach is a pathway with grazing marsh on one side and the sea the other. Skylarks can be heard singing and dragonflies dart over the marsh. Redshank and Lapwing can often be seen on the grassland areas. The pathway is part of a local natur

Parking

Pay and display parking.

Water Quality

Excellent

Lifeguard

Yes

Cleaning and Litter

The beach is cleaned daily in the summer and bins are only present during the season.

Dogs

Dogs are not allowed on the beach from May - September.

Awards and Recommendations

Blue Flag Beach
Marine Conservation Society Recommended

Location

Nearest town: Brightlingsea
County: Essex
Latitude/Longitude: 51.805, 1.01199
Postcode: CO7 0HH
(postcode is for sat-nav purposes only, and may not represent the actual address of the beach)

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Access

Take the A12 then follow the B1029. The beach is well signposted but tree growth may block the viewing of signs so keep your eyes open.

Public Transport

Buses to and from Colchester/Clacton. Brightlingsea on route.

Nearest Railway Stations

Alresford (Essex) (Approx. 3 miles away)
Great Bentley (Approx. 4 miles away)
Wivenhoe (Approx. 4 miles away)
Weeley (Approx. 6 miles away)
Hythe (Essex) (Approx. 6 miles away)

Tourist Information

Clacton Tourist Information Centre. Pier Avenue. Clacton-on-Sea. Essex. Tel: 01255 423400

See the Environment Agency report for this beach

Accomodation Links

Hotels and Guest Houses in Brightlingsea