Jaywick Beach
Clacton on Sea, Essex
This is a private sandy beach that has recently been reconstructed with the addition of thousands of tons of sand. This has extended the beach and made access from Clacton easier. There is parking at the beach and public toilets at either end.
Beach Type
SandFacilities
There is a kioskActivities
Jet ski launching from a private boat yardNature and Wildlife
Sea wall walk to Essex Wildlife Trust Reserve.Parking
Both Pay and Display. and free parking is available.Water Quality
ExcellentLifeguard
NoCleaning and Litter
This beach is cleaned manually in high season.Awards and Recommendations
Marine Conservation Society RecommendedLocation
Nearest town: Clacton on SeaCounty: Essex
Latitude/Longitude: 51.7721, 1.11449
Postcode: CO15 2HN
(postcode is for sat-nav purposes only, and may not represent the actual address of the beach)
Access
Jaywick is to the south of the B1027 coming from Colchester.Public Transport
There are buses from Clacton and Colchester.Nearest Railway Stations
Clacton-on-Sea (Approx. 2 miles away)Weeley (Approx. 5 miles away)
Great Bentley (Approx. 6 miles away)
Thorpe-le-Soken (Approx. 6 miles away)
Kirby Cross (Approx. 7 miles away)
Tourist Information
Clacton-on-Sea Tourist Information Centre. 23 Pier Avenue. Clacton-on-Sea. Essex. CO15 1QD. Tel: 01255 42340. Fax: 01255 43096See the Environment Agency report for this beach