Location
United Kingdom
Status
Unofficial / Tolerated
Suitable for
Families and adults
Terrain
Shingle
Best season
June to September
About Gilkicker Point
Gilkicker Point is the low shingle headland at the eastern end of Stokes Bay in Gosport, Hampshire, looking across the Solent towards Ryde on the Isle of Wight and the Spithead forts. The Victorian Fort Gilkicker stands on the point. British Naturism includes Gilkicker Point in its directory of UK naturist beaches, but its entry gives no detail about where nude use happens, and we found no other current account of it, so treat it as a little-used spot and check locally before undressing. The nearby Browndown shore at the western end of Stokes Bay was used by naturists for years, but the Ministry of Defence has asked naturists to leave its land there since 2013.
Getting there
Gilkicker Point is reached from Fort Road or along the Stokes Bay seafront in Gosport, where there are car parks along the promenade. Gosport is linked to Portsmouth Harbour by a frequent passenger ferry, with local buses towards Stokes Bay.
Amenities
Legal context
There is no designated naturist area at Gilkicker Point. There is no designation scheme for nude beaches in England and Wales; simple nudity is not an offence, and the Sexual Offences Act 2003 exposure offence requires intent to cause alarm or distress.
Naturism at Gilkicker Point sits under United Kingdom's rules for de facto tolerance — usually left alone if you keep it non-sexual and low-drama.
Full country law: United Kingdom public nudity guide.
Naturist status confirmed against an official source on 24 October 2026.
Location
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Approx. 50.7748, -1.1348
Visitor tips
- 1 Informal / tolerated site — be discreet and leave no drama.
- 2 Towel, water, sunscreen. Sit on your own towel.
- 3 No photos without clear consent.
- 4 Check access, tides, and parking before you go.
- 5 House rules and local custom can be stricter than the law.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Gilkicker Point an established nude beach?
British Naturism lists it, but gives no details and we found no recent reports, so expect few or no other naturists.
What about Browndown?
The MoD has asked naturists to leave its Browndown land since 2013.
Sources
Important
Beach status changes. Verify current conditions before you go. This is guidance, not legal advice.
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