Citorah PickBeach
Climping
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Citorah says
Climping sits just west of Littlehampton, postcode BN17, and it's the strangest thing on this stretch of coast: an undeveloped beach with no promenade, no arcade, no pier, no row of guesthouses staring at it.
From Best beaches near London 2026 — 8 worth the train, under “Climping — the empty one”.
The catch
Wrong beach if you want chips-and-donuts energy
Good to know
- Where
- BN17
- Getting there
- Southern runs direct from London Victoria to Littlehampton, via Worthing, in about 1h 35m
As the guide had it on 25 Jun 2026. Check prices and hours with the place itself before you go.
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.
Plan the trip
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