Studland Beach... worth visiting?

[rw]

I've never been to Studland Beach before and was thinking about going down there this summer.  But I recall reading some discussions previously (not this site, because I can't find them now) about undesirables making a nuisance of themselves.  Either voyeurs (which I'm not particularly bothered about) or worse.

Is that still the case?  Basically am wondering if it's worth the trip or not?  All I really want to do is sit on the beach for a few hours, and watch the sea without being bothered by anyone.
Or any better options within a few hours drive of West London (I know the "few hours" does seriously limit the range).

[JOhnGw]

There is a pretty good list of beaches on the British Naturism web site at http://www.bn.org.uk/activities/beachesandcountrysidewalks/

While there are some odd characters at Studland, it is a very popular beach and one of the best regulated naturist beaches in the country. If you stay clear of the dunes you should not be bothered and if you are a robust reply normally works wonders.

[rw]

... and if you are a robust reply normally works wonders.

LOL.  Works for me then. Thanks very much.

[freewalkerma]

Rw, I have nude walked the footpath along the Cuckmere Estuary from near the Inn down to Cuckmere Haven with John and two other friends a couple of years ago.  When we got down to the sea, we settled in for some sun, a few shared beers and a swim, nude the entire time.  A few giggles near the carpark as we disrobed at the beginning of our walk, but no one paid us much bother from then on.  Certainly not on the beach which was lovely.  Then there's the entire stretch eastward along the Seven Sisters which make for a great nude hike on the right day.  Ours was a right day so we did!  Great memories.

-Dan