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Naked sunbathers flock to more than 50 sites in Britain where they can swim and catch some rays in the buff.

Going topless and full-frontal nude is reportedly becoming increasingly popular, according to British Naturism.

Official and unofficial spots span the length of the island from Gunwale Cove in Mullion, Cornwall, all the way to Cleat’s Shore on the Isle of Arran.

And they stretch from Morfa Ganol in Dyfed in Wales across to Corton Beach in Gunston Sands, Suffolk.

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Naturists say there are no laws preventing people baring all at the beach but there are by-laws in place to prevent sun-lovers going starkers.

One naturist Vanessa, 50, from Devon, said she was often “comfortable wandering naked” in the privacy of her home own up until her late 40s.

Then on a gorgeous summer's day in July she decided to head to a nudist beach and since then has “never looked back”.

She said: “I couldn't imagine sitting on a beach now with clothes on that seems unnatural!

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“To walk into the cool water naked and swim,it is as nature intended.

“There is no feeling like it.

"I remember walking down to the water the first time and finding myself standing there, totally exposed, chatting to random naked strangers walking by, about very general day to day topics.

"Everyone was so friendly. On my return home that first time I felt exhilarated, proud almost."

And despite what some people may believe, Vanessa said that she has not been ogled at when sunbathing without clothes.

“There is nothing sexual about this, it isn't perverted, at least not to genuine naturists,” she added.

“I am a lone female naturist and have not yet been made to feel uncomfortable or intimidated.

“You do get the odd onlooker, but they move on very quickly.

“I have made some lovely friendships from all walks of life and am now looking into a naturist holiday abroad.

“It is something I have tried to encourage friends and family to experience, but as yet they are remaining clothed."

Andrew Welch of British Naturism said that they prefer the term “naturism” and they don’t need authority or approval to strip off.

He said historically places have been used by naked permission or were granted “permission” before the law was clarified.

“Naturism is more popular than it was two years ago,” he claimed.

“People are getting over the fear of simple nudity - we’re all the same underneath and realising the benefits of spending time without clothes.

“A variety of interesting events and activities are being arranged including naked dining, naked yoga, naked visits to art galleries etc. and they are often sell outs.”

A French museum has opened its doors to nudists for the first time – allowing them to tour exhibits completely naked.