Naturism in Cornwall |
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From the A39 'Atlantic Highway' at Wainhouse Corner take the turn to Crackington Haven, take the lane to the south to the 'Trevigue' owned by the National Trust where there is roadside parking. Follow the footpath to the beach and turn right.
The beach is pebbly and stony but sand is revealed at low tide when it is shared amicably by textile and naturists. In busy times naturists clamber over the small rocks to the adjacent Little Strand beach but care should be taken not to be cut of by the tide.
No dogs!
We welcome your comments on the beach for inclusion on this page. Visitors' comments follow;
"The Strangles is not for the faint hearted or infirm as there is a formidable climb down to the beach - and an even more formidable climb back up. For those who do venture down they should be careful about swimming as there can be a rip current at certain states of the tide. There was a notice about it last time I ventured down." - Xerces
"It is well worth the trip down for the view alone, though the naturist part is on the rocks not very comfy!!! Word of warning whilst we were there 2 cars were broken into,apparently this is a common occurrence" - Mark and Sue
"If you enjoy cliff walking (down and then up again) this is nice spot. The walk down is over some pretty steep and slippery terrain, so it should be attempted with care. The hard walking conditions are compensated for by the stunning coastline views- both aspects are often breathtaking!
The beach area itself is best used at low tide - this reveals the very rocky areas - best avoided - at both the northern and southern ends of the beach; something almost entirely masked - as is most of the sandy beach - at high tide. The unofficial naturist section is the northern rocky side, but because of the difficult access, the entire beach is often quiet, so if you arrive at good time, you can enjoy the sandy spots nude - on my second visit, I had the entire beach to myself!
The walk up again is quite a climb, best taken in stages. The access road to the small car park is also very narrow, especially traveling from the Crackington end. A good spot to visit if you want some decent exercise and a unclothed respite before the ascent home." - Howard
"hi to you all we the locals of strangles would like to ask all who visit this beach to go to the far right of the beach over the rocks is naturist side we would like your help in this as last year the NT had complaints siren ps the sun is shining the weather is good" - Siren
