Citorah PickBeach
Frinton-on-Sea
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Citorah says
What you're going for: a long, properly sandy beach (not Southend mud, not Brighton shingle) with a Blue Flag, tidal but gentle.
From Best beaches near London 2026 — 8 worth the train, under “Frinton-on-Sea — the Essex sand secret”.
The catch
Wrong beach if you want rides, slot machines, or a pint at 11am
Good to know
- Where
- CO13
- Getting there
- from Liverpool Street, changing at Colchester (Thorpe-le-Soken on Sundays), roughly 1h 30m or more, off-peak return around £35-£40 in 2026 if you book ahead
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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