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Heysham Coast

Liverpool & Lancashire

Beautiful sandstone headland renowned for its eighth-century chapel and rock hewn graves; a wonderful urban green space

Heysham village, near Morecambe, Lancashire

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View towards the eighth century chapel from the beach at Heysham Coast, Lancashire

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Directions via Google Maps
By road
Exit M6 at junction 34, then take A683 to Heysham. Follow the brown tourist signs to Heysham village, then pedestrian signs to St Patrick's Chapel
On foot
Walk down Main Street, passing St Peter's Church Hall. You can also get here by walking via Half Moon Bay, which sits at the southern end of Heysham Head
By train
By train to Heysham Port station, then it's a 10-minute walk to nearest bus stop (see By bus).
By bus
Stagecoach 2/2A, Heysham/Lancaster. Stagecoach 5, Heysham/Carnforth.
By ferry
Isle of Man Steam Packet Company
Car-free
Travel the green way and help us preserve this amazing place. Explore the new journey planner for Morecambe Bay to find how out how you can arrive, whether via the beautiful Furness railway, the Bay cycle route, or the network of country paths. Plan your car-free visit with help from the Morecambe Bay Partnership

Planning your visit

Visiting the Heysham Coast with your dog

The Heysham Coast is a great place to explore with your four-legged friend. To help keep this place special for other people and wildlife, please follow the Canine Code.

A dog enjoying a winter walk in the grounds at Trelissick, Cornwall

Two visitors walking through the grounds of Fountains Abbey and Studley Royal with the abbey ruins in the background

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