Looking forward to visiting Studland in mid September and staying in Swanage! Would it be better to take the bus (50 I think) to the ferry crossing and getting off one stop before or is the walk worthwhile? Any assistance would be very much appreciated, thank you! 😎
I would take the bus stop the the point where you walk directly to the naturist beach (especially if your loaded with gear, picnic etc). But there is a very strong point to getting off immediately as you cross the ferry so that you can use the loos etc before spending the day on the beach.
Maybe not a major concern in September but catch the 50 from Bournemouth town centre otherwise the bus is already full and you can’t get on it.
@glenncoe thank you for that, we will be in Swanage going in the opposite direction towards the ferry going to Sandbanks, but there is a stop between the ferry and the amenities which is the straight path to the naturist section.
I am into walking from Swanage but do not know the walking route from Swanage beach across the headline near Harry Rock lighthouse, especially the part going across private land so is anyone know the ore that and respectful route, I would appreciate it.
Last time we stayed at the Haven hotel overlooking the Shell Bay beach and it was such a beautiful view. But just walking along that beach in the naturist zone dressed by the wind and air is an absolutely wonderful experience and I am so looking forward to doing it again soon!
Thank you once again for the information!
There is I believe a coastal route but that’s 2 hours to do the walk I think.
other option is just taking a bicycle
It is one of the primary reasons that naturism has a dubious repute still in the minds of much of the public and why there are fewer and fewer families in the pursuit in the UK. When naturist beaches are used as a theme park by individuals in looking for a brand of sexual gratification what is the point of even trying to pursue naturism here? Might as well give it up as a lost cause and just go abroad where I have been alone on a beach for a couple of hours with no hassle whatsoever. Why is asking somebody you don't know if they are interested in sex more acceptable while naked than clothed?
I hear what you say, but if you're happy being alone then there are plenty of remote beaches in the UK. The weirdos congregate on the official and/or "unofficial" naturists beaches as that's where they'll see naked people. Pick somewhere that looks a long way from the nearest town and go to it. I've spent hours before in Norfolk with only seeing the occasional walker, and as mentioned above you can be pretty certain they're not the type that will be hassling you for sex.
It may be different for women though, but worth a shot.
Edit: that's a reply to an ancient post. Fooled again by the forums taking me to page 1 instead of the most recent posts. I don't know why it does that sometimes, and not others!
The recent comments on this topic are interesting, as everybody has a different tolerance level of what is acceptable to them about any overt activity, this obviously also applies to naturism itself as far as non-naturists are concerned.
This might be a naive question but in the absence of any overt sexual activity how does anyone know whether any particular couple are 'swingers' unless you strike up a conversation with them? If then the topic comes up you can politely make it known that such activity is not on your agenda. That does not mean that you should view them as lower beings, only maybe ones that you do not wish to associate with.
There are however indeed pests who have no respect for anyone else except their own self-gratification. These you can usually spot a mile away and you can make your feelings known or take alternative action.
Such activities are not confined to the UK as many of us know and some places are worse than others. This is probably why most naturist areas are away from immediate public access. This serves a number of purposes not least of which is that it takes a greater amount of effort to get there, also, anyone making the effort is highly conspicuous long before they reach the area.
Body language can tell you a lot about a person's intended behaviour just as in any walk of life. For instance, on beaches frequented by homosexuals, they can probably read immediately by your body language whether you are interested in them or not. Personally, I have never been approached in this regard so I guess my vibes are not what they are seeking.
Maybe going off at a tangent to the thread but one of the things my wife and I have discovered during lockdown where we don’t want to be on a crowded beach (and let’s face it there are many naturists in the uk and so few official beaches) that we’ve taken to going inland and finding a secluded field. Our holidays with naturism now involves hikes in the Cotswolds to avoid people and give us the freedom we enjoy. Note: we don’t hike naked just picnic away from the public right away paths.
@glenncoe Do you not hike naked in the Cotswolds because you don’t hike naked or because you want to avoid encounters? I’ve hiked all over the Cotswolds naked and had remarkably few encounters - and no problem with any of them - so don’t let that stop you.
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(Should be a new thread). But to close it on here, We just don’t want to risk bumping into others. The route we generally walk is the Cotswold way. Which is full of other hikers and passes people’s homes.
Admin: Including 500m from ours 😳
Can anyone please tell me the best place to park for Studland Beach.
Thankyou
Two options, if you’re a member of the national trust then each of the car parks at either end as they are free to members (remember your card as it’s pay and display) or aim for the middle section on the road highlighted on the map and then walk straight towards the beach.
Note if your going in high summer from the Bournemouth end, your better and quicker catching the Sea Breezer bus from the centre of Bournemouth (not a later stop as it’s always full), as the queue for the ferry is a good hour wait.
Just adding to what Glenn has already posted, the two NT car parks are free if you're a member, the Knoll beach car park has better facilities though...cafe, shop, boat hire, ice cream parlour, etc...
If you're not a National Trust member you can park along Ferry Road as close to FRP6 as possible.(There's new fencing and gates there this year and it's also a bus stop so you can't miss it) walk through the main gate and follow the track to the beach.
Either way if it's a hot and sunny day you need to get there as early as possible as it quickly fills up esp at weekends.
Make sure you have decent footwear if you take the trail route. Path is gravelly before you get to the beach and is prone to being flooded even in Summer (It was last week) I tend to wear flip flops and just wade through rather than trying to skirt round the edge of the water.
Either option allow 15 to 20 minutes to reach the naturist section, maybe a bit more if you choose the carpark close to the ferry.
Oh, and if you're lucky enough to pick a sunny day, hang around to watch the sun go down. The sunsets there can be stunning and you'll more than likely miss the traffic queues on the way out!
Every piece of freedom you achieve, is a piece of freedom you gain
Looking forward to visiting Studland in mid September and staying in Swanage! Would it be better to take the bus (50 I think) to the ferry crossing and getting off one stop before or is the walk worthwhile? Any assistance would be very much appreciated, thank you! 😎
Get off at FRP6 and walk the trail through the heathland. Wear decent footwear as path is gravelly before you get to the beach, but it's a lovely walk. If it's been raining before expect the path to flood in places. I always take flipflops to wear and just wade through the water.
Either that, or disembark near the Knoll beach carpark entrance and make the most of the National Trust facilities. Either walk along the coast fron there or take the Heather Walk trail that brings you out at the rear of the naturist section
Every piece of freedom you achieve, is a piece of freedom you gain
@nekked-mc thank you for this, that is very kind of you! I will look forward to the walk to this wonderful beach where I feel so very much at home! 😎
Thank you both
Either that, or disembark near the Knoll beach carpark entrance and make the most of the National Trust facilities. Either walk along the coast fron there or take the Heather Walk trail that brings you out at the rear of the naturist section
Whatever you do stay on the track even if it’s flooded. Hopping across the marsh area only leads to face planting in cold water, lost footwear and waterlogged electricals in addition to hours of trying to dry your clothes whilst on the nudist beach. This we know from person experience!!!
Note: I saved the sandwiches from getting wet ;o)
I had the occasion to use Studland Beach recently, whilst holidaying in Dorset with my friends.
Certainly, if you want a sandy beach then it's great.
Personally, I like rock pools and interesting geology.
Marros is still my beach of choice, on the rare occasions I can get there.