Findhorn East Beach — customary naturist shore
Findhorn, Moray, Scotland
A quieter stretch east of Findhorn’s main beach access, with local skinny-dipping and customary naturist use. The open sandy shore continues towards Burghead, backed by dunes, shingle and remnants of wartime coastal defences.
Nudity policy
Customary clothing optional
British Naturism’s 2023 guidance suggests walking east from East Beach car park before finding a quiet spot. This is informal shared-beach use, not an officially designated naturist beach.
Keep clothed at the car park, paths, beach huts and busy arrival areas. The public sauna nearby is a separate business whose policy must not be inferred from this beach listing.
Facilities
No facilities on site.
No listed facilities are confirmed on the customary naturist stretch. Public approach parking, toilets and refreshments are described separately below.
Access & visiting
Public access on foot, with no beach-admission ticket, membership or accommodation booking required. Any approach parking charge is separate; current wildlife restrictions and access notices still apply.
Age & supervision
Family eligibility is based on the primary visitor guidance for ordinary public shoreline use, with no separate adult-only admission system identified. No numerical minimum age is published. Adults should supervise children and assess tides, terrain and access conditions; customary naturist use does not establish formal designation or extend to every part of the coast.
Age policy sourceWhen to go
Open coast; weather, tides and local restrictions affect access. Naturist use is most likely during warmer months.
Directions & Parking
Getting there
On entering Findhorn on the B9011, turn right onto Dunes Road for East Beach and continue about half a mile. Use the East Beach approach rather than the marina or the inner bay’s tidal flats.
Parking
Use the limited public East Beach car park at the end of Dunes Road, following present signs. The village visitor guide describes the approach as mostly gravel, with a height barrier unsuitable for motorhomes. Overnight parking is not permitted here; the paid motorhome stopovers are at a separate western site.
Finding the naturist area
Take the established beach access over the ridge, then turn right/east along the open coast towards Burghead, away from the beach huts and main arrival area. BN suggests at least about five minutes’ walking, continuing farther if other visitors are close. Choose a quiet spot while respecting the shared shore; there is no fixed official line.
Where naturism applies
Stay on the open eastern beach and keep out of fenced land, sensitive dunes and the bay’s mudflats. Findhorn’s inner bay lies west of the village and is not the location described here. Do not interpret a five-minute walk as an official naturist boundary.
- Concrete wartime blocks and groynes can be partly hidden by high water. Check the tide and keep a clear return route.
- Seasonal public toilets are near the approach car parks, not along the customary nude shore.
- No sauna, café or accommodation facility is included in this beach listing; nearby businesses need separate bookings and their own policy checks.
Access guidance checked 2026-11-11. Follow current signs and any instructions from the venue or land manager.
Sources & last check
Location, facilities and nudity policy checked against these sources on . This is a desk check, not an on-site inspection.
- British Naturism — eastward approach and local skinny-dipping, updated July 2023
- Visit Findhorn — Dunes Road, East Beach access map and parking restrictions
- Visit Forres — open beach, coast trail and wartime blocks
- SEPA — Findhorn beach profile, reviewed April 2026
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