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Camber Sands

Research-ledBuilt from current sources, not a visit. Checked .

Citorah says

What you're getting is the real thing: roughly three miles of proper soft sand backed by actual dunes, the only sand-dune system in East Sussex — everything east of here is shingle — not the shingle-and-stones that disqualifies Brighton and Hastings for anyone who wants to lie down.

From Best beaches near London 2026 — 8 worth the train, under “Camber Sands — the dunes you didn't know you had”.

The catch

Wrong choice if you want arcades, candyfloss, or a Wetherspoon's view.

Good to know

Where
TN31 7RB
Getting there
From St Pancras, the Southeastern Highspeed to Ashford International runs roughly 37 minutes; change there for the Marshlink line to Rye (another 20-ish minutes), then the 100 bus or a £10 taxi the last stretch.

As the guide had it on 25 Jun 2026. Check prices and hours with the place itself before you go.

Where it is

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The guide it’s in

  • London · Beaches

    Best beaches near London 2026 — 8 worth the train

    London's closest beach isn't the best. Eight beaches I'd go back to — Camber, Wittering, Broadstairs, Whitstable — four to skip, with 2026 train times.

    Checked · 18 minResearch-ledSays what to skip

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