Fairlight Glen

Visit Fairlight Glen beach

Fairlight Glen Beach, located near Hastings in East Sussex, is a secluded and picturesque spot known for its naturist-friendly atmosphere.

The rocky beach (also known as Covehurst Bay) is surrounded by beautiful forest-covered cliffs and is part of Hastings Country Park. Reached by walking through the wooded glen and down small steep steps down to the shore.

The beach itself is primarily shingle with large boulders and some sandy areas that become exposed at low tide.

While the beach is popular among naturists, it is also enjoyed by non-naturist beachgoes.

Fairlight Glen Waterfall

It is an absolutely enchanting walk through the glen to the beach. Look for the ‘dripping well’ a natural formation and small streams and waterfalls along the way.

To the western end of the beach is the naturist area. To get there, you can walk along the path from Hastings.

The beach is also along the Saxon Shore Way and on a sunny day there may be a numbers of day trippers and walkers enjoying the beach. There are no facilities or lifeguard services available, so swimmers should be cautious of hidden rocks and the absence of rescue services.

(For safety reasons always stay away from the foot of the cliffs due to rockfall and cliff erosion.)

This beach is dog-friendly all year round. Dogs are allowed on the beach without any seasonal restrictions, making it a great spot for dog owners to enjoy the natural beauty of the area with their pets.