Nudist beach and camping at a festival on over-45s' bucket lists, poll claims

Respondents also want to go on a hot air balloon and motorbike

Average participant has nine goals left to tick off their wish list. (Getty Images/iStockphoto)

Visiting a nudist beach and camping at a music festival are both on the bucket list for over-45s, according to a new poll.

A hot air balloon and riding on a motorbike were also experiences participants wanted to tick off.

Also among the 50 activities they would like to do were getting a new tattoo and eating at a Michelin starred restaurant.

The average participant over 45 had nine goals left to tick off their wish list and hoped to complete them all in the next 10 years.

Those aged 65 and over had five ambitions remaining.

"A big fear among many is losing our memory and forgetting key moments, or struggling with mental health, but it’s never too late to make a positive change and be proactive in your health," said GP and health broadcaster Dr Hilary Jones, after the results from the survey by hearing specialist Hidden Hearing, were released.

The poll of 2,000 adults aged 45, carried out to mark Alzheimer’s Awareness Day on 21 September, also found 63 per cent feared getting dementia and forgetting valuable memories.

One quarter wanted to complete some kind of challenge to prove to themselves they are still physically or mentally capable, such as climbing a mountain, writing a novel or learning a new language.

But poor health and a lack of money were cited as obstacles when it comes to new experiences.

SWNS