Sandscale Haws National Nature Reserve

Sandscale Haws dunes — The stunning sand dunes at Sandscale Haws

Sandscale Haws and the Duddon Valley Estuary — Take a walk along the beach at Sandscale Haws

Grasses blowing on the sand in the foreground at Sandscale Haws with the Black Combe dominating the horizon beyond the Dudden Estuary, Cumbria — Our coastline is changing

Important notice -

All our houses, gardens, parks, toilets, cafes and shops are closed from Sunday 22 March to further restrict the spread of coronavirus. Our countryside and coastal places stay open with parking charges waived.

Outstanding dune habitat supporting a wealth of wildlife and with magnificent views across the Duddon Estuary onto the Lakeland Fells.

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Coronavirus update

From end of Tuesday 24 March, we closed all our car parks to further restrict the spread of coronavirus. This followed the decision to close our parks and gardens in addition to our houses, shops and cafes. We urge people to stay local and observe social distancing. Please do not travel.

Sandscale Haws National Nature Reserve

Things to see and do

Shifting sand dunes

Enjoy the beauty and wildness of Sandscale's beach and dunes.

Lowsy Point and Scarth Bight Bay

Enjoy a wild stroll out to Scarth Bight Bay and Lowsy Point with their views over to Walney Island.

Wet Meadows

A wash of flowers and insects in the summer and home to ducks and snipe in the winter.

Sandscale Haws National Nature Reserve

Wildlife

Evening cloud shadows on grasses and wildflowers on the dunes at Sandscale Haws — The magnificent sand dunes at Sandscale Haws are teaming with grasses and wildflowers

Sandscale Haws National Nature Reserve Cumbria

Wildlife to enjoy through the seasons

Sandscale Haws is a national treasure. In fact it has been named a National Nature Reserve with some of the best wildlife of its kind across the country. Whether you're a wildlife enthusiast or not, enjoy its wildness and beauty. Experience its windswept beaches and calling wading birds in the winter to croaking natterjack toads in the spring. Or simply sit in the summer and enjoy the sand dunes and the wonderful views.