General
Church Norton beach is six miles south of Chichester in the Pagham Harbour Nature Reserve.

Chichester can be reached via the A29 from London, or the A27 from along the coast. From the A27 (Chichester Bypass) take the B2145 signposted for Selsey. One and three quarter miles after Sidlesham (though it's easy to go through Sidlesham without realising it) turn left for Church Norton. Three quarters of a mile down the narrow lane - go *all* the way down it (don't worry you wont end up in someone's garden!) At the very end is a small free car park - note the side next to the church is for churchgoers only - 1 hour.

Walk down the track beside the Norman earthwork and you will find yourself on the edge of Pagham Nature Reserve .Walk along the edge of the harbour high tide mark to your right - all the way to the main beach.. The gravel path will then deliver you roughly to the middle of the beach. Turn left along the beach and the [undefined] naturist areas starts, say, after about 100 yards or two groynes. All being well, you are now on the sea side of the bank, with some stunning views across the bay to Bognor Regis and Littlehampton

When you come to leave the beach you'll discover that the exit/entry point is unmarked and easy to walk straight past. But if you're roughly in the right place you'll see a very small yellow sign at the back of the flat area behind the beach - head for that. But make a mental note when you arrive!

Description

The south east facing beach is a huge shingle bank, backed by a large flat shingle area upon which rare birds nest. At low tide an area of flat muddy sand is exposed. On the top of the stony bank t there are loads and loads of shells - almost more in number than the stones. Its a bit exposed so expect a slight breeze even on a still day. The beach is nearly a mile and a half long and perhaps because the car park is so small it does not get crowded. There are no signs anywhere mentioning naturism

Probably not a good place to swim - the harbour has a fairly savage tidal inflow / outflow and you could be very easily be swept away. Excellent bird watching opportunities - at some times of the year - June for example - some of the beach is roped off as its a bird breeding area.

"A really nice stop off if you are in the area - which is what I would suggest that you use it for."

'Harry' comments:
"just across the harbour mouth at Pagham Spit is a much better naturist beach. It's got a large free car park and the part used by [naturists] is right in front.."you.

Facilities
None on the beach.

Water Quality
No information

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