Beach Type

Sand

Facilities

Country park

Activities

Birdwatching
Coastal walks

Nature and Wildlife

Explore the country park and the beach. This is an excellent area to spot migrant birds.

Parking

Several Pay and Display car parks are available plus parking along the Marine Parade.

Water Quality

Excellent

Lifeguard

No

Dogs

Dog restrictions apply.

Awards and Recommendations

Marine Conservation Society Recommended

Location

Nearest town: Clacton on Sea
County: Essex
Latitude/Longitude: 51.8127, 1.22759
Postcode: CO15 5TZ
(postcode is for sat-nav purposes only, and may not represent the actual address of the beach)

Access

Take the A133 from Colchester towards Clacton. The B1032 leads to Holland-on-Sea.

Public Transport

Seafront open-top buses. There are also bus routes from Clacton-on-Sea.

Nearest Railway Stations

Kirby Cross (Approx. 2 miles away)
Frinton-on-Sea (Approx. 2 miles away)
Walton-on-the-Naze (Approx. 3 miles away)
Clacton-on-Sea (Approx. 3 miles away)
Thorpe-le-Soken (Approx. 4 miles away)

Tourist Information

Clacton-on-Sea Tourist Information Centre. 23 Pier Avenue. Clacton-on-Sea. Essex. CO15 1QD. Tel: 01255 423400. Fax: 01255 430906.

See the Environment Agency report for this beach

Accomodation Links

Hotels and Guest Houses in Clacton on Sea