Sandscale Haws
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© Joe Cornish
Evening cloud shadows on Grasses and wildflowers on the Duddon Estuary
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© NTPL/Joe Cornish
Grasses and wildflowers in the evening sunshine at Sandscale Haws
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© NTPL/Joe Cornish
Grasses and wild flowers growing on the calcareous sand dunes Sandscale
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© NTPL/Joe Cornish
Grass and willow herb in the evening twilight at Sandscale Haws
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© Joe Cornish
Grasses blowing on the sand with the Black Combe dominating the horizon
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© Joe Cornish
Wind turbines providing green energy with a rainbow visible on the hills
Outstanding dune habitat supporting a wealth of wildlife and with magnificent views
Sandy estuary of the River Duddon with panoramic of the Lakeland mountains. All the dune grasslands at Sandscale Haws support a rich flora including the very rare Dune Helleborine.
A significant area for Natterjack Toads, Sandscale Hawes supports one fifth of the national population of the rare amphibian, which is only found at a few other sites in the UK. There are also migratory bird populations of international importance, including Pintail, Red Knot and Common Redshank. Over 20,000 wintering waterfowl can be seen regularly.
50 things to do before you're 11 ¾
50 things: hold a scary beast
Join us for this year's ranger-led events during the summer and autumn school holidays. There will be lots to do, including mini beast hunts and pond dipping.
Let us know about your visit to Sandscale Haws
We are always keen to know if you had a lovely time at Sandscale Haws or if there are things we can improve. Complete our visitor survey online or ask one of our members of staff for a hard copy.