Where are all of the UK’s nudist beaches? Full list and map

NATURISTS will be happy to know that there are still plenty of beaches that they can use in their favoured state of undress.

Here is all you need to know about where all the nudist beaches are located in the UK, and the rules regarding nudity in the UK.

How many nudist beaches are there in the UK?

At the moment, there are 42 nudist beaches across the UK.

The beaches span from Penzance to the Scottish coast, and there is a large variety of choices.

Where are all the UK's nudist beaches?

The first public naturist beaches opened in Brighton in 1980 and is now considered one of the most popular nudist beaches in the UK.

Another popular nudist beach is Knoll Beach which has seen visitors strip off since the 1920s.

What are the laws around nudity in the UK?

According to UK laws, it is not an offence to be naked in public - but becomes one if the person strips off with the intention to "upset or shock".

This is the case for England and Wales - Scottish law just has the common law offence of "offending public decency".

The Crown Prosecution Service states: "In the absence of any sexual context and in relation to nudity where the person has no intention to cause alarm or distress it will normally be appropriate to take no action unless members of the public were actually caused harassment, alarm or distress.

"In this case, such conduct should be regarded as at most amounting to an offence under section 5 of the Public Order Act 1986; and regard needs to be had to the question of whether a prosecution is in the public interest."

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Despite this, it is best to stick to designated nudist beaches to avoid offending beachgoers, as many with young kids may feel uncomfortable.

If you do find yourself on a nudist beach, there is also a social etiquette to abide by, including not staring and not taking pictures of others.

It is worth noting, however, that the entire beach may not be a nudist one, and may have designated zones so is worth checking before stripping off.