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Guided Walk: Orchids of Sandscale Haws

Join the rangers on this walk to look out for a variety of orchids in the dunes.

  • Booking advisable
  • Free event

From marsh helleborine to coralroot Sandscale creates the perfect habitat for a variety of pretty and extremely rare orchids. Join the rangers on this walk as they help you to catch a glimpse of these rarities and explain what it is about Sandscale that they enjoy.

Times

The basics

Booking details

Call 07790983318 To book, please call the number above or email morecambebay@nationaltrust.org.uk

Meeting point

Sandscale Haws car park LA14 4QJ. Grid reference: SD 200 756

What to bring and wear

Outdoor gear and sturdy footwear

Accessibility

This walk will take you through undulating sandy and grassy dunes.

Upcoming events

Event

Dusk in the Dunes - a night with the Natterjacks 

Peep into the night time world of the dunes on this walk with our rangers. Don’t forget your torch!

Event summary

on
2 May to 9 May 2024
at
20:15 to 22:30
+ 1 other date or time
Event

Dawn chorus in the dunes 

Dawn in the spring is alive with birdsong. Join us on this early morning jaunt through the dunes.

Event summary

on
6 May 2024
at
04:30 to 06:30
Event

Practical Nature Conservation Days 

Celebrate 40 years of Sandscale Haws - join NaturesGems Tours and our rangers on a practical nature conservation day.

Event summary

on
10 May to 13 Sep 2024
at
10:00 to 15:00
+ 4 other dates or times
Event

In Search of Coralroot Orchids 

Rare throughout the UK, this vulnerable little orchid is tiny and difficult to spot. Join the rangers on a walk to spot it as it flowers in May time.

Event summary

on
23 May to 24 May 2024
at
10:00 to 14:00
+ 1 other date or time