Clacton -Martello Tower Beach
Clacton on Sea, Essex
A large sandy resort beach with a pier backed by a promenade and overlooked by cliff top gardens. This a popular beach with both tourists and locals.
Beach Type
SandFacilities
Toilets with disabled facilitiesFirst aid post
Lost child centre
Cafe/restaurants
Shops
Beach huts and a slipway
There are campsites nearby
Activities
SwimmingWindsurfing
Sea canoeing
Sailing
Crazy golf and a land train goes along the seafront
Nature and Wildlife
Sections of the cliff slopes are designated Sites of Special Scientic Interest (SSSIs) and the cliff top gardens above the beach are available to walk around.Parking
There is pay parking near the beach.Water Quality
ExcellentLifeguard
YesCleaning and Litter
The beach is cleaned daily in high season and litter bins are provided.Dogs
Dogs are banned during the summer.Awards and Recommendations
Blue Flag BeachQuality Coast Award
Marine Conservation Society Recommended
Location
Nearest town: Clacton on SeaCounty: Essex
Latitude/Longitude: 51.7795, 1.14182
Postcode: CO15 1XY
(postcode is for sat-nav purposes only, and may not represent the actual address of the beach)
Access
From the A120 take the A133 to Clacton.Public Transport
There is a train station in Clacton and National Express run coaches to Clacton from London.Nearest Railway Stations
Clacton-on-Sea (About a mile away)Thorpe-le-Soken (Approx. 5 miles away)
Weeley (Approx. 5 miles away)
Kirby Cross (Approx. 5 miles away)
Great Bentley (Approx. 6 miles away)