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Walton Beach is a lively and fairly commercialised beach, featuring entertainments and amusements on the pier, which is the second-longest pier in the UK. The beach itself is sandy and backed by a promenade lined with beach huts, cafes, and shops. The beach is divided into sections by wooden groynes and breakwaters, making it suitable for building sandcastles and safe bathing.
The beach offers a range of facilities, including a seasonal lifeguard service, classic seaside amusements, and beachside cafes. Visitors can also enjoy a variety of shops, pubs, and restaurants in the nearby town of Walton-on-the-Naze. For those looking for a more relaxed experience, the beach becomes quieter as you move away from the pier in either direction.
Located just a mile north of the beach, The Naze is an unspoilt headland and a designated Site of Special Scientific Interest. The area features grassland, scrub, and cliffs containing a range of fossils, making it a popular spot for nature lovers and those interested in geology.
Walton Beach is easily accessible, with plenty of parking nearby and a train station practically on the beach. Dogs are restricted from certain parts of the beach from May 1st to September 30th, specifically from the Pier to the end of The Parade opposite Suffolk Street and from Percival Road to Naze Park Road.
Carrying on south from The Naze, you reach Albion Beach, a traditional seaside destination known for its sandy shores and family-friendly environment. This beach is part of the larger Walton-on-the-Naze Beach area and offers a range of amenities and activities.
Sand
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| Max temperature | 20°C |
| feels like | 22°C |
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| Min temperature | 17°C |
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The tide at Walton Beach is currently rising. High tide will be at approximately 9:10 AM, and the next low tide will be at approximately 3:42 PM.
Today's air pollution levels are forecast to be Low
Food available
Toilets
Shops
Slipway
There is pay and display and street parking in the area. Disabled spaces are available.
Dog restrictions apply
No information available
Water quality not measured here
around 2 miles southwest as the seagull flies, around 2 miles by road.
around 3 miles southwest as the seagull flies, around 5 miles by road or 3 miles on foot using coastal paths.
around 6 miles southwest as the seagull flies, around 7 miles by road.
around 6 miles north as the seagull flies, around 16 miles by road.
around 6 miles north as the seagull flies, around 15 miles by road.
around 7 miles southwest as the seagull flies, around 8 miles by road.
around 7 miles north as the seagull flies, around 15 miles by road.
around 7 miles southwest as the seagull flies, around 9 miles by road.
around 8 miles southwest as the seagull flies, around 10 miles by road.
around 8 miles north-northeast as the seagull flies, around 35 miles by road or 18 miles on foot using coastal paths.
around 9 miles north-northeast as the seagull flies, around 35 miles by road or 18 miles on foot using coastal paths.
around 12 miles west-southwest as the seagull flies, around 16 miles by road.
around 16 miles west-southwest as the seagull flies, around 26 miles by road or 19 miles on foot using coastal paths.
around 25 miles north-northeast as the seagull flies, around 51 miles by road.
around 30 miles southwest as the seagull flies, around 65 miles by road.
around 31 miles southwest as the seagull flies, around 64 miles by road.
Location: Walton-on-the-Naze
Location type: Urban
OS Grid: TM255215
Coordinates: 51°50'50"N 1°16'22"E
Mapcode: GBR VRW.4MG
What 3 Words: pacifist.outpost.backs
Coordinates and location codes are for an approximate mid-point of the beach, and may not reflect the best access point or the most popular part of the beach.
County: Essex
Country: England
Local Authority: Tendring
Parish: Frinton and Walton
Nearest postcode: CO14 8EA
(for sat-nav purposes only, a beach does not have a postal address!)
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