Rye Harbour Nature Reserve has been included on a list of the top nudist beaches in the country. It came in at number three, following Brighton Naturist Beach and Studland Nudist Beach in Dorset, which both attract thousands of visitors going naked each year.
Travel website Kayak lists eleven locations where it says: "You can bare all - from the far north of the UK to the southernmost tip, there’s a huge range of stunning nude or naturist beaches that cater to those who want to get back to basics."
The beach at Rye Harbour Nature Reserve is described as a must-visit spot. "This beautiful naturist beach just a short stroll from Rye consists of small stones and pebbles and it’s backed by stunning sand dunes."
Visitors to the beach on Monday July 7 were surprised by the news. "Really? I've never seen anyone naked here" or "I just come here to walk the dog and to see the birds" or "Are you sure? Where?"
The website's research suggests looking towards Winchelsea Beach. "If you want to strip down and be at one with nature, the further west along the beach you travel, the more secluded the area is."
It also lists the beach facilities as "parking, toilets, disabled access" but also has this warning for visitors, clothed or not: "Planning on taking a dip? Be aware that the Rother Estuary runs alongside part of the nature reserve which can cause riptides and strong currents."
Perhaps they meant Fairlight Cove?
