The travel magazine described it as: "One of our top picks for the best beaches near London ... coastguard cottages. The beach is surrounded by flower-rich chalk grassland and perfect for families ...

Easily accessible via the A23 and A27 from London Gatwick Airport ... and charming coastguard cottages. The beach is surrounded by flower-rich chalk grassland and perfect for families and dogs.

Merton Council has warned the public to avoid the River Wandle after a major diesel spill polluted the "at-risk" south-west London chalk stream. The spill had spread from Wallington to Wandsworth ...