Cooden Beach

Cooden Beach sits at the western end of Bexhill-on-Sea, a quiet and relatively uncrowded stretch of shingle and sand that benefits from its position away from the main resort seafront. The beach is characterised by a series of wooden groynes that hold the shingle in place, and at lower tide states the shingle gives way to a broad band of firm sand that extends a good distance seaward. Behind the beach is a small promenade with a café, and the wider area has a calm, residential feel typical of this part of the East Sussex coast. Cooden is a popular destination for local dog walkers and anglers, and the long flat shoreline lends itself to steady, uninterrupted walking in either direction. To the west, the shore continues towards the open expanse of Normans Bay.

Dogs have seasonal restrictions at Cooden Beach, with bans on parts of the main beach from 1 May to 30 September under the Rother District Council PSPO. Outside these dates, access is generally unrestricted and the beach becomes an excellent option for dog walkers. Even during the restricted season, dog-friendly sections remain available towards the western end of the beach, and the promenade itself can be used year-round. The firm sand at lower tide states gives dogs a good run, and the relatively quiet setting means encounters with other beach users are limited. The Cooden Beach Hotel and a small café provide refreshment options nearby.