Slapton Sands — Strete Gate naturist stretch
Strete, Devon, England
A long shingle naturist stretch north of Strete Gate, with broad Start Bay views and a straightforward shore approach. Fine shingle and cliff-backed scenery give the stretch a wilder feel than the busier Torcross end.
Nudity policy
Customary naturist area; not officially designated
Customary clothing-optional use is concentrated north/left of Strete Gate. BN describes it as unofficial; the National Landscape guide identifies the north end as known for nudism.
Do not assume all Slapton Sands or the Strete Gate access area is naturist.
Facilities
No facilities on site.
No listed facilities are confirmed on the naturist stretch. Public parking, toilets or refreshments on the approach are described separately below.
Access & visiting
Public beach access on foot; no membership, accommodation booking or beach-admission ticket is required. Any vehicle-parking charge is separate. This is a shared public coast with customary naturist use, not an exclusively nude venue.
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, with weather, tides and local access restrictions affecting visits; naturist use is most likely in warmer months.
Directions & Parking
Getting there
Approach from Dartmouth via Stoke Fleming and Strete, then follow the A379 downhill to Strete Gate. The Slapton Line south toward Torcross suffered major storm damage in 2026; follow current signed diversions and do not route through a road closure.
Parking
Use signed Strete Gate pay-and-display parking, TQ6 0RR; do not stop on the double-yellow-lined approach. Public toilets and seasonal refreshments are by the access, outside the naturist stretch.
Finding the naturist area
At the shore turn left/north. The path behind the shingle is easier walking at first; after a few minutes the traditional naturist stretch begins and continues toward the northern end for around a kilometre.
Where naturism applies
No current surveyed or signed boundary was verified. Use the quieter northern stretch described by BN, rather than the central Slapton or Torcross beaches.
- Soft shingle makes longer walking tiring.
- There is no lifeguard service at Strete Gate; central Slapton patrols do not cover the naturist end.
- The shore shelves steeply and strong currents occur.
Access guidance checked 2026-11-10. 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 — Slapton/Strete Gate naturist area and final approach
- South Devon National Landscape — Strete Gate access, facilities and naturist north end
- Strete Parish Council — signed car park and approach restrictions
- Devon County Council — 2026 A379 storm damage
- Stokenham Parish Council — August 2026 update while Slapton Line remains closed
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