The stretch of beach between Littlehampton and Ancton is one of the few places left on the Sussex coast where pretty much everything is "unspoiled". Perhaps because of this, the seclusion offered by the protected area of sand dunes at the Littlehampton end has led that section to be popular amongst naturists and other persuasions - something to be borne in mind if you have young children, maybe? The sudden vertical appearance of such enthusiasts in the dunes has led to various local references to "human meerkats". There has been handy "seasonal" cafe at the large car-park at what used to be the coastal village of Atherington. The mixed fortunes of weather over the past years has led to several transient encumbents of this facility ... whether it will be open in 2014 remains to be seen. The area is also popular with dog-owners - to the point where there are two large, grass car parks. One is dog-free - good if you want a worry-free picnic. Just a little way inland is the luxurious hotel and spa at Bailiffscourt. Sadly, the nearby ancient country pub - "The Black Horse" is presently closed - the next nearest pub is the Oyster Catcher at Climping - normally good, but part of a chain, with all the anonymity that this brings. The beach and car parks can become very crowded in summer, which rather detracts from the wildness of the place - but it offers a few miles of seaside walking - shingle at high tide, but sand at low tide.