Beach Type

Sandy

Facilities

Slip-way and toilets (including disabled)

Activities

Swimming
Sailing
Windsurfing
There is zoning for water sports activities

Nature and Wildlife

Coastal path to Holland Haven Country Park.

Parking

There is ample free car parking (including disabled spaces) available.

Water Quality

Excellent

Lifeguard

No

Cleaning and Litter

The beach is manually cleaned daily in season by a Council contractor. Litter bins are available.

Dogs

Dogs are banned from 1st May - 30th September.

Awards and Recommendations

Quality Coast Award
Marine Conservation Society Recommended

Location

Nearest town: Frinton on Sea
County: Essex
Latitude/Longitude: 51.8275, 1.24896
Postcode: CO13 9DN
(postcode is for sat-nav purposes only, and may not represent the actual address of the beach)

Access

A120 to B1033. Turn into Frinton at 'the Gates'. The Esplanade is at the end of Connaught Avenue.

Public Transport

There is a train station in Frinton-on-Sea and a bus service runs from Clacton-on-Sea.

Nearest Railway Stations

Frinton-on-Sea (About a mile away)
Kirby Cross (About a mile and a half away)
Walton-on-the-Naze (Approx. 2 miles away)
Thorpe-le-Soken (Approx. 4 miles away)
Clacton-on-Sea (Approx. 5 miles away)

Tourist Information

During the summer season: Walton Tourist Information Centre. Princes Esplanade. Walton-on-the-Naze. CO14 8QD. Tel: 01255 675542.

See the Environment Agency report for this beach

Accomodation Links

Hotels and Guest Houses in Frinton on Sea