Citorah PickBeach
West Wittering
Research-ledBuilt from current sources, not a visit. Checked .
Citorah says
The point of coming is that it's actual sand — pale, fine, dune-backed sand that goes on for a mile and keeps going as the tide drops back several hundred metres at low water, RNLI-lifeguarded May to September, and it makes Brighton's grey shingle look like a building site.
From Best beaches near London 2026 — 8 worth the train, under “West Wittering — the actual sand”.
The catch
Go midweek or don't go in August
Good to know
- Where
- PO20 8AJ
- Getting there
- Southern runs from London Victoria in roughly 1h 35m, off-peak return about £42 in 2026 (verify on booking), then it's the stubbornly infrequent 52/53 bus or a £20 taxi for the last seven miles
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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