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Where to take off clothes?
England has many unofficial naturist beaches and nudity is well accepted. Most of the beaches outside of town's centres have naturist and textile parts but don't risk causing offence by stripping off in the 'textile' areas. If you are unsure which is which, as a rough guide the further you walk from the point of access, the more acceptable nudity is likely to be. Somewhere naturists and textiles are mixed together. Use your common sense. If you don't see anybody else in the nude, don't be the first one.
Photography
Be careful about taking photographs. Photographs and videos should only be taken with the permission of those in the shot. While there will be no problem with snapping your family or friends, you should seek prior consent of anyone else who might also be in the shot, even only in the shot remotely. Not everyone wants to end up in a stranger's photo album. Taking photos of other, unknown, nude people is not acceptable and can raise objections from those being photographed on the beach. Often they can be banned from the beach. Binoculars too, are likely to raise doubts regarding your motives. Attempting to take photos or video of other people's children is likely to provoke the deepest suspicion and cause to prosecute offenders to the fullest extent of the law - especially any clandestine photography or video.
No Overt Sexual Activity (See Sexual Harassment Below).
Nudity is not an invitation for something else. No overt sexual activity is permitted. Bedroom activities are best kept there, or certainly well out of sight of others present.
Help with litter
Bring out everything that you bring in, especially trash. It is important to leave sites as clean or cleaner than you found it for the next person. Some skinny dipping sites are removed along a beachfront, so if you don't take out your trash, the area will be spoiled, since no municipality is likely to do it. Also, strip cigarette butts from the ground. No one likes skinny dipping in an ashtray. Respect and protect wildlife.
Privacy
Respect the privacy and space of others. While naturists are a very friendly bunch, many are at a resort or a beach for quiet time. Body language should tell you they don't want to be disturbed. It's not wrong to look for new friends - but it is rude to intrude when you're unwelcome. Don't gawk or stare, it's rude. In particular - attention men!- women may not welcome being 'chatted up' by a stranger - don't be a pest. The best way to meet a lady for the first time is when she is with some other people. That way, you can introduce yourself in a situation that has the minimum potential "threat". There are always going to be some weirdos on the beach. Don't be one of them!
Bring what you need
Many nude beaches are remote and do not offer the amenities found at many textile beaches, so come prepared. Bring beach supplies: beverage, food, sunscreen, towel. Mooching is not a cool way to make friends.
Fire regulations
Follow local fire regulations. Open fires or even using camping stoves outside of campgrounds is allowed with care. Also be careful when extinguishing cigarettes. Cumbrian coast around our site is high fire risk area especially in the summer. Even a few seconds of inattention can cause grass fires.
Sit on a towel
For hygienic reasons, use your own towel when sitting on benches, chairs, pool furniture and other furniture, specially picnic table tops (if you really have to sit on table tops in the first place). Also, don't sit on anyone else's towel or blanket.
Tranquillity
Naturist beaches are havens of tranquillity, please be considerate about playing amplified music or radios. Use earphones for if possible, and if requested to 'turn it down', do so willingly.
Theft
Theft on a naturist beach is fortunately rare, but keep an eye on your property and that of neighbouring sunbathers when they move away from it. Chances are, they'll being doing the same for you. Respect the property of others.
SEXUAL HARASSMENT
This club's membership, staff and management support the right of each man, woman and (especially) child to a comfortable, clothes-free experience. While our intention is not to prohibit mutually acceptable, affectionate gestures within individual relationships nor to govern the private acts of consenting adults, sexual harassment will not be tolerated at The Lakeland Outdoor Club. Such sexual harassment could involve any unwanted form of behaviour, communications or touching. Discomforting examples of this predatory practice include:
Unacceptable Behaviour -- persistent staring, stalking, or following; voyeuristic positioning; crowding of personal space; unauthorized photography/video filming, masturbation, other public sexual acts or displays; any aggressive acts or threatening body language.
Unwelcome Communications -- any unwanted advances, remarks, suggestions, solicitations, propositions, gestures, threats, ridicule or jokes of a crude or sexual nature (especially if directed toward obviously unwilling or underage persons); persistent attempts to engage another person in a clearly undesired conversation; unsolicited comments about someone's body or sexual parts thereof.
Un-permitted Touching -- any intentional touching of another person's body without prior, mutual consent (including presumptuous hugs, massages, or other familiarities); any touching of a minor person without additional parental consent; any public fondling of a sexual nature.
Members and guests are encouraged to help us maintain a relaxing, family ambience by reporting on a timely basis any situation which feels like sexual harassment as defined above. Club management will investigate and respond to all legitimate complaints. Requests for confidentiality will be respected. Acts of sexual harassment will result in expulsion, suspension or termination of access to The Lakeland Outdoor Club and, if warranted, criminal prosecution
You may have thought about attending a
Naturist event but are afraid of showing your embarrassment
Men are afraid that they will have an erection in the presence of female company. Women have concerns about menstruation, erect nipples and flushed cheeks.
These are valid and understandable concerns to each individual. They are also over rated. It is in fact unlikely that this will happen. A naturist environment is not a sexual one in spite of the nudity and mixing of genders.
Should a man feel roused he can cover his modesty by laying on his stomach, taking a shower or swim, or covering himself with a towel.
If it is 'that time of the month' for a woman, there is no requirement to strip off completely. We do not have toilet facilities as such at the LOC but you can retire to your caravan or tent were steps can be taken to rectify one's appearance.
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