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General
Winterton Dunes are located a few miles miles north of Great Yarmouth in
Norfolk and cover a wide area between the Norfolk Broads and the coast.
The dunes are a nature reserve. North of the dunes, naturists are also
said to use a section of the beach adjacent to Horsey.
Access & Parking
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 - but don't expect to go paddling nude. 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. Keep to the dune area - or you may offend poeple. It is also a major RSPB reserve - on 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.
Trip Report - September 2005
"I went to this beach on a Saturday in late September, it was a beautiful sunny day and 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."
Trip Report - 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. On several occasions I have walked a
couple of miles North towards Waxham and Sea Palling and only very rarely
had to don a g_string - my only problem was locating my clothes when I
returned to my starting point!!
A lovely part of the country - I encourage everyone to visit it".
Trip Report - June 2002"
"I normally locate myself in the hollow betwen 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 !!! As they say in these
parts "its a warm gale that there be blowing" - there is always
a breeze"
"I have seen 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
- its seems to be the done thing here. I' ve never been bothered by anyone
apart from mid August when I once felt uncomfortable being by myself,
alone, as a single naturist - there were quite a few folk walking along
the top of the dunes - the coast path - although normally 99.9% of folk
walk along the waters edge. Just use your common sense and you will be
fine."
"When you've done for the day - a recommendation. If you want fish
and chips, a drink, etc. go back along the 'B' road to Hemsby, and take
the first turn left (marked BEACH) go to the very end, turn left and
you'll find a car park (pay and display - they DO clamp - £1-£2).
You will have already just passed all the fish and chip, burger,
amusements, beach shops, cafes that you could possibly want - there's even
a pub.. well this is at the end of Pontins ! Great for a bite to eat
before you set off back home. Talking of which - if that's the A10 don't
time you journey so that it coincides with [the crowd leaving] Snetterton
racing circuit unles you want a crawl."
Trip Report - May 2001
"The Area is typical dune land - much like Studland, and has an RSPB
nature reserve (that's now being developed as a reserve) behind it.
Nuddying is done in the dunes at the top of the beach. I saw no one do a
nudy actually on the beach - folk put on swimwear to have a paddle. (Mind
you there was only me and 2 other groups). There is plenty of space and to
find a secluded spot."
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