Beach Type

Sand

Facilities

Plenty of Hotels
Cafes and shops
There is a slipway and public toilets

Activities

Boating
Flying a kite
Coastal walks

Nature and Wildlife

There is a promenade and coastal path.

Parking

Parking is available though there is a charge and in busy periods it may be a short walk from the beach.

Water Quality

Acceptable

Lifeguard

No

Cleaning and Litter

Litter bins are provided and the beach is cleaned regularly.

Dogs

No dog restrictions.

Location

Nearest town: Blackpool
County: Blackpool
Latitude/Longitude: 53.8487, -3.05352
Postcode: FY2 9JJ
(postcode is for sat-nav purposes only, and may not represent the actual address of the beach)

Access

Just to the north of Blackpool along the coastal road.

Public Transport

There is a tramway and Blackpool has a train station.

Nearest Railway Stations

Layton (Lancs) (About a mile away)
Blackpool North (Approx. 2 miles away)
Poulton-le-Fylde (Approx. 3 miles away)
Blackpool South (Approx. 3 miles away)
Blackpool Pleasure Beach (Approx. 4 miles away)

Tourist Information

Blackpool TIC. 1 Clifton Street. Lancashire 01253 621623

See the Environment Agency report for this beach

Accomodation Links

Hotels and Guest Houses in Blackpool