Heysham (Half Moon Bay) Beach
Heysham, Lancashire
A large bay with extensive sands at low tide, backed by a small town, a power station and a harbour serving passenger ferries to Douglas and Belfast. The photo shows stone graves at Heysham head, once used for the cover of an album by Black Sabbath.
Beach Type
SandFacilities
Picnic siteCampsite and a local pub
Further facilities available in the town of Heysham
Nature and Wildlife
Explore the town. there is plenty of history in the local church and graveyard. There is a small nature reserve to the south of the town.Parking
Parking available close to the beach.Water Quality
FailLifeguard
NoDogs
No dog restrictions.Location
Nearest town: HeyshamCounty: Lancashire
Latitude/Longitude: 54.0391, -2.90485
Postcode: LA3 2XY
(postcode is for sat-nav purposes only, and may not represent the actual address of the beach)
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Access
Heysham is clearly signposted to the south east of Morecambe and Lancaster.Public Transport
There is a train station.Nearest Railway Stations
Heysham Port (Less than a mile away)Morecambe (Approx. 3 miles away)
Lancaster (Approx. 4 miles away)
Bare Lane (Approx. 4 miles away)
Carnforth (Approx. 8 miles away)