Beaches · East of England
Corton Sands
In or near Blundeston.
Corton Sands — Beach (sand;pebbles).
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–3 h
- Best time of year
- Summer (Jun–Aug)
- Nearest railway station
- Pleasurewood Hills · 0.6 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
About
Corton Sands is a beach on the coast of Suffolk, East of England. The site is a designated Site of Special Scientific Interest. It sits within the Lowestoft parliamentary constituency. The nearest railway station is Pleasurewood Hills, about 0.6 km away. Postcode area NR32.
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Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Corton Cliffs SSSI
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Corton Sands is a beach located in the parish of Corton, Suffolk, in the East of England. It is designated as a Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI) due to the significance of the nearby Corton Cliffs.
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- Coordinates
- 52.5076, 1.7524
- County
- Suffolk
- District
- East Suffolk
- Parish
- Corton
- Postcode
- NR32 5EF
- Parliamentary constituency
- Lowestoft
- Nearest railway station
- Pleasurewood Hills — 0.6 km
Sources
- osm: w1194263783 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Corton Sands?
- Corton Sands is in Suffolk, East of England, United Kingdom (postcode NR32 5EF), in the parish of Corton.
- What is Corton Sands?
- Corton Sands — Beach (sand;pebbles).
- How do I get to Corton Sands?
- The nearest railway station is Pleasurewood Hills, about 0.6 km away. Drivers can use postcode NR32 5EF.
- Is Corton Sands a protected site?
- Yes — Corton Sands is part of the Corton Cliffs SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- Is Corton Sands free to visit?
- Yes, Corton Sands is free to enter.
- How do I get to Corton Sands?
- The nearest railway station is Pleasurewood Hills, about 0.6 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode NR32 5EF.