Camber Sands: An idyllic sandy beach 90 minutes from south east London

Camber Sands is a popular sand dune beach on the East Sussex Coast offering five miles of unspoiled beach land to explore.

Camber Sands offers five miles of unspoiled beach to explore. (Image: Clive Sawyer)

A rarity for the Sussex Coast, Camber Sands is one of the only sandy beaches you’ll find on this stretch of coastline and is also home to the only sand dune in East Sussex.

Just 90 minutes away from south east London by car, and situated near the popular harbour town of Rye with its plethora of hotels, restaurants and shops, it's no wonder Camber Sands is a popular spot for people looking for a day at the beach.

Camber Sands is a popular spot for people looking for a day at the beach. (Image: Sarah Fretwell)

Camber Sands is also a popular destination for windsurfing and kitesurfing, for anyone looking to take to the water for some sports.

If you fancy trying some water sports, head over to the The Kitesurf Centre on Kite Beach, where you can find a range of equipment and find out about lessons if you want to have a go at kitesurfing.

Camber Sands is also a popular destination for windsurfing and kitesurfing. (Image: Clive Sawyer)

But if you’re not the sporty type you can also take a boat tour of Rye and Camber with Full Throttle Boat Charters, departing from Rye Harbour, with the chance of spotting seals.

Nearby you’ll also find Rye Harbour, where there are a wide selection of seafood restaurants, pubs and tearooms to choose from if you fancy something to eat after spending time at the beach.

Camber Sands is one of the only sandy beaches you’ll find on this stretch of coastline. (Image: Sarah Fretwell)

The location with its sand dunes and stretches of sandy beach has also been used as a filming location in various movies and TV shows like The Theory of Everything (2014) and Criminal (2016).

The location has been used in the filming of various movies and TV shows. (Image: PA)

The beach is also dog friendly, with designated zones for dogs to visit between May and September.

It’s also close by to Camber Castle, a once key coastal fort built by King Henry VII and dating back 500 years.

Now owned by English Heritage, you can visit the castle on the first Saturday of every month for a guided tour, where you’ll learn more about its history.

The beach is also dog friendly, with designated zones for dogs to visit between May and September. (Image: PA)

It was one of six beaches that was recently awarded the Seaside Award for the first time this year, alongside Bexhill on Sea and Normans Bay in Sussex.