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Sandilands
A new haven for nature on Lincolnshire's wild coast
Roman Bank, Sandilands nr Sutton-on-Sea, Mablethorpe, Lincolnshire, LN12 2RJ
Cafe
SandiDunes café kiosk is located at the northern tip of the reserve, serving a range of take-away hot and cold food and drink. Limited outdoor seating available. Open daily from 10am - 3pm.
Dogs
Friendly dogs on short leads are welcome at Sandilands.
Car park
The East Lindsey District Council car park is adjacent to former clubhouse. Visitors can obtain 2 Hours FREE parking with a ticket from the machine or purchase an All-Day ticket for £2. Please note there is a height barrier in place (1.95 metres). National Trust members get FREE parking when presenting their membership card at SandiDunes café kiosk.
Steps/uneven terrain
Sandilands has some steps, steep slopes, and uneven terrain, which may be muddy in places following wet weather. Improving accessibility to the nature reserve is a key goal of the ongoing project.
By road
Located just off the A52, coast road, signposted Sandilands.
Parking: Parking is available in the East Lindsey District Council car park next to the former clubhouse. Visitors can obtain 2 Hours FREE parking with a ticket from the machine or purchase an All-Day ticket for £2. National Trust members get FREE parking when presenting their membership card at SandiDunes café Kiosk.
Sat Nav: Use LN12 2SE. The car park is adjacent to the former clubhouse.
By train
The closest railway station to Sandilands is Skegness station (11 miles away).
By bus
Regular buses, passing close to National Trust Sandilands, run from Skegness and Mablethorpe, Monday to Saturday (excluding Bank Holidays). The bus stop for Stagecoach no.59 is located on Sea Lane, just under one mile walk from the northern tip of the nature reserve.
Roman Bank, Sandilands nr Sutton-on-Sea, Mablethorpe, Lincolnshire, LN12 2RJ
Planning your visit
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Visiting Sandilands with your dog
Sandilands is a two pawprint rated place. Walking your dog is the perfect way to explore nature and wildlife at Sandilands on the Lincolnshire coast.
Highlights
Coastal Landscape
National Trust Sandilands will become a new nature reserve where we will protect wildlife and create an evergreen nature experience for you to enjoy. It's already a special place to take a walk and is accessible 365 days a year.
Temporary Outdoors Cafe
Take a welcome break at our temporary outdoors café located at the northern tip of the reserve. The cafe serves a range of take-away snacks and hot/cold drinks. Limited seating available.
Things to see and do
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Christmas at Sandilands
Wrap up warm and experience Christmas with a difference along the Lincolnshire coast as you get back to nature and explore Sandilands. Blow away the cobwebs with a bracing walk as you watch the waves crash onto the shore and catch the clouds rolling across the horizon over the Lincolnshire Wolds.
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Plans for new nature reserve at Sandilands take major step forward
The National Trust at Sandilands has appointed local architects and submitted a planning application for the new coastal nature reserve, which will see major wildlife habitat creation and the construction of an eco-friendly visitor welcome hub.
Places to stay
Gunby Old Rectory
A classic Georgian rectory house with a fine regency-style interior to match.
Orchard Cottage
Explore Gunby Hall and Gardens when you stay in this estate cottage set within its parklands.
Whitegates Cottage
A gorgeous traditional thatched cottage on the Gunby estate with walks all around.
Upcoming events
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Winter weekly wellness walks
Immerse yourself in nature on this looped walk through Sandilands. Approximately 3 miles long.
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Winter Solstice sunrise walk
Wrap up warm and watch the sun rise over the sea on the shortest day of the year.
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Winter weekly wellness walks
Immerse yourself in the outdoors on this looped walk through Sandilands. Approximately 3 miles long.
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New Year Beach Clean
Help your local marine life this new year by coming along to our New Year Beach Clean.
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Dog Walk
Kickstart the new year with local dog trainer Debbie Crummey as she leads you through Sandilands for National Dog Walking Month.
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Winter weekly wellness walks
Explore the local area on this free guided walk. Approximately 6 miles long.
About Sandilands
The National Trust is embarking on an exciting new project to transform the former golf course at Sandilands to create a year-round nature experience for everyone.
Working in partnership with the Lincolnshire Coastal Country Park, we plan to create new habitat for a variety of wildlife, especially migrating birds such as black-tailed godwit, spotted redshank and spoonbills, along with breeding birds like snipe, lapwings and oystercatchers.
Our vision for this new reserve is to provide a space where everyone can enjoy the benefits of being in nature. We’re delighted to have this opportunity as the Lincolnshire coast is one of the most important stretches of the English coastline for wildlife as a stop-over on the ‘fly-way’ migration route. We plan to create an amazing place for people to immerse themselves in nature and really connect with the wonders the Lincolnshire coast has to offer.
Our work
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Our position on Centre Port's plan for The Wash
The Wash is one of the most important estuaries in the UK. Therefore, news of a potential new container terminal and tidal scheme in an area designated for its importance to wildlife, is deeply concerning. Some bold claims are being made about ecology and we are keen to seek further information on the detailed plans and data to back these up.