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From Great Yarmouth travel north on the A149 past Caister-on-Sea (ignore the turning for the A1064 at West Caister). About 1 mile further on, where the road turns sharply left, leave the A149 and continue north on the B1159 towards Winterton-on-Sea. This is two and half miles further on, after passing Newport and Hemsby.

At Winterton continue northward until the road turns inland at the church (worth a visit if you are interested in local history). At this point turn toward the sea (right), along the road beyond where it narrows and past a Spar shop. Eventually you will reach the car park. [£2 for the day].

Leaving the car walk east to the seashore and turn northwards [left]. Either cut down to the sea and walk along, or walk behind the dunes, for approximately 10-15 mins. Naturist use begins just beyond the point at which erosion has exposed a concrete base.

Alternatively, continuing north on the B1159 will bring you to the village of Horsey. From the car park at Horsey Nature Reserve, you can gain access to the beach and walk south along the disused railway line until it turns inland, at which point you should be close to the unofficial naturist beach.

Description
A large area of dunes and clean, sandy beach with ample space for all and lots of scope for walking. Suitable for couples and singles and possibly families with children. As with most beaches along the East Coast, an onshore wind from the North Sea can be a problem, so windbreaks are recommended. The Norfolk Broads provide an alternative attraction if the wind is too strong.

Please remember that this beach is unofficial. Behave with discretion or you may offend people. It is also a major RSPB nature reserve and the beach is where the terns breed - so don't leave litter and take great care where you walk.

Facilities
None on the beach itself, but there is a small shop in Winterton village - see above - which should be able to fill last-minute needs. At the car park (see above) there are toilets and a cafe.

Water Quality
At Hemsby to the south the water meets the minimal EEC standard but only just. At Sea Palling to the north the picture is much better with the water meeting the higher EEC standard.

Selected Visitor Comments

May 2001 - "Nuddying is done in the dunes at the top of the beach... folk put on swimwear to have a paddle. There is plenty of space and to find a secluded spot."

May 2002 - "I have been going to this area for several years now and always sunbathe nude since, once you walk a quarter of a mile or so North of Winterton there are very few people around, even on hot and sunny days. I am not a swimmer although I usually splash around in the water to cool down - again achieved whilst naked."

June 2002 - "I normally locate myself in the hollow between the two sets of dunes, beach side. This has some advantages. 1) should someone wander along the beach you're not on view when they are not expecting it, 2) you are out of the wind, 3) you are out of the wind !!! ...other naturists park themselves on the top of the dunes - facing inland - for the afternoon sun and put windbreaks around themselves for protection from the wind and as some warning to the locals ...Just use your common sense and you will be fine."

September 2005 - "I walked for about 20mins from car park and found a quiet spot in the dunes. One or two people walked by on the beach below - not a problem. A couple with dogs came by me and a young lad out walking, neither were bothered, said hello and carried on. I was there for four hours it was great, walking in the dunes with not a soul in sight, catching the last of the summer sunshine. I will be going again next year."

April 22, 2007 - "...rock groins near horsey..make good wind break, better to stick closer to horsey gap than winterton especially in July [and] August."

May 07, 2008 - "...my girlfriend and I had our first nude experience, we actually walked naked from about 1/2 mile at the car park to the beach, we did not go to the dunes, but lay on the beach... there was a mixture of ages... a fantastic experience, you must try it, we will be back again and again...."

August 12, 2008 - "went to Winterton last weekend, no other nudists but LOTS of seals, worth a visit for that alone..."

April 04, 2009 - "We use the horsey gap site regularly and always found the other users very friendly though mostly males... Be warned...the seals can sometimes [be] aggressive so keep your distance, they will bite...on warmer days there are adders in the dunes so keep your shoes on and make a noise and they will hide from you."

April 05, 2009 - "My partner and I have been naturists for a few years and enjoy the opportunity to spend time together in the sun naked. The usual bobbing heads appeared but if you stay on the beach or near to the dunes there is a limit what they can do apart from oggle."

April 18, 2009 - "typing this naked in the dunes on my mobile. Hoping for more sun next week.perhaps a few brave souls will join us. Great to be out here for the first time."