Cooden Beach is a quiet shingle beach near Bexhill-on-Sea, with wide views across the English Channel. It’s a peaceful alternative to the busier Sussex beaches and is great for walking, swimming, and paddleboarding when the sea is calm. Access is straightforward from the roadside or via the nearby Cooden Beach railway station, and there’s a hotel right on the seafront with a bar and terrace overlooking the water. The beach shelves fairly steeply, so it’s best to check the tide times before heading out.