About Fylde Sand Dunes
Enhance public appreciation and enjoyment of the Dunes.
Fylde Sand Dunes Description
St Annes Sand Dunes: the main areas of interest are the coastal habitats from Squire's Gate in the north (at the northern limit of the Fylde Council boundary), continuing southwards and eastwards around the coast to the western edge of Lytham Green; most of which is owned by Fylde or Blackpool Council.
The main aims for management of the Fylde Sand Dunes are to:
• enhance the nature conservation interest of the coastal habitats,
• improve the efficiency of the dunes and saltmarsh as soft sea-defence (with associated cost savings in maintenance of hard sea-defences) and
• enhance public appreciation and enjoyment of the dunes.
Management works to achieve these aims will include enabling natural seaward accretion of
the dunes by removing the current causes of man-induced erosion (both to increase the area of wildlife habitat and to improve the efficiency of flood defence), together with grassland and scrub management works to enhance the nature conservation value of the existing dunes.
The Dunes are also extremely important because of their flood-defence properties; both by providing a barrier to inundation and by releasing sand during storm conditions to reduce wave action. This natural coastal defence is hugely cost-effective compared to the expenses incurred in maintaining the alternative sea-walls and other hard coastal defences, and often far more efficient. While much depleted, the remnant dunes in Fylde Borough still form the most significant part of the Borough's coastal defence.
Sand dunes are also popular for informal recreation and hence indirectly generate revenue for the local economy.
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What a glorious day for a shoreline walk. Thank you to everyone who joined us in Lytham today. We watched dunlin, ringed plover, eider, shellduck, oyster catcher, and many more grace our beautiful shores. #WorldMigratoryBirdDay Join us tomorrow for another guided walk on the sand dunes in St Anne's. Details on our events tab. Lancashire Wildlife Trust Living Seas North West Fylde Council Fylde Ranger Service
We've got a busy weekend of activities and events ahead! This Saturday we'll be walking along Lytham promenade looking at the birds of the Ribble Estuary in our Shoreline Walk for World Migratory Bird Day. On Sunday morning we've got another Fylde Sand Dunes Guided Walk on offer looking at the vast array of wildlife on the dunes. We'll also be hosting a stand at Park View 4U's 'Out of the Woods' festival - pop along and say hello! Check out our events tab on Facebook or visit https://www.livingseasnw.org.uk/events for more details about any of this weekend's activities! We hope to see you there! #BusyWeekend #LotsOnOffer #VisitFylde #LoveWhereYouLive Lancashire Wildlife Trust Living Seas North West Fylde Council Fylde Ranger Service
Ourselves and Living Seas North West will be at Park View 4U this Sunday for the Out of the Woods festival. Come along and discover the wonders of the Fylde sand dunes and the Irish sea. Its going to be a brilliant event!! Fylde Council Fylde Ranger Service Lancashire Wildlife Trust
The UK's month-long nature challenge is back for 2019! This June, can you do something wild every day for 30 days in our #30DaysWild challenge? It’s easy! We want you to do something wild every day throughout June: that’s 30 simple, fun and exciting Random Acts of Wildness. You can sign up through Lancashire Wildlife Trust to get your hands on a free inspiring pack full of goodies and ideas. Start your #30DaysWild adventure here: https://www.wildlifetrusts.org/30DaysWild #30DaysWild #Wildlife #MyWildLife #Adventure #GreatOutdoors #GettingOutThere #BigWideWorld #Nature #Wellbeing #LivingLandscapes #LivingSeas
It was beautiful out on the beach today. We delivered #BeachSchool for 60 Year 1 students from St John's Primary School, in Salford. We explored the beach, sand dunes, strandline and mud flats looking at all the weird and wonderful things that can be found there. We hope you had as much fun as we did! Come visit us again soon! #CoastalEducation #DayByTheSea #CoastalExplorers #MyWildLife #FunInTheSun Lancashire Wildlife Trust Living Seas North West @ParkView4U Fylde Council
Yesterday we had teams from NetworkRail and @TheGNRP who came along to one of our conservation work parties. The group planted both Marram and Lyme grass in areas of bare sand. The grasses planted will help trap and anchor the sand so it doesnt blow away, helping us to build sand dunes. Thank you so much for all your hard work. We had great fun working with you! #CoastalConservation #TeamWork #CorporateWorkParty #OutOfTheOffice #ByTheSeaside
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For this weeks Thursday volunteer work party we will be removing Sea Buckthorn regrowth on the dunes opposite the nature reserve. Meet on Clifton Drive North opposite Kilgrimol Gardens (Blackpool end). Park on Kigrimol Gardens and cross the road. Come any time between 10am and 3pm. Look out for the flag! Fylde Council Lancashire Wildlife Trust Fylde Ranger Service Discover Fylde
Come along to our first ever BioBlitz on the Fylde sand dunes!! Over the two day event come down and discover what wildlife the Local Nature Reserve holds. Whether that be rare plants, butterflies or amphibians the nature reserve is one of the most important ecological sites on the Fylde coast. We will be joined by local specialists who will be identifying species found within the different habitats. There will also be interactive zones where you can go and learn about the different identification techniques wildlife recorders and ecologists use and even try for yourself. More details will follow closer to the event.
The event will be taking place on the Local Nature Reserve on Clifton Drive North opposite the Nursing home. This site is a designated SSSI due to the rarity of some of the plants found there.
Join us tomorrow on one of our #SandDunes #GuidedWalks. Lancashire Wildlife Trust, Fylde Council and Blackpool Council work in partnership on the Fylde Sand Dunes Project in order to enhance the nature conservation interest, public appreciation and enjoyment of the dunes. The guided walks aim to promote the importance of our amazing dunes and to provide information about the project and our local wildlife. Click below for more information. We hope to see you there!
#CoastalExplorers #Adventure #Nature #MyWildLife #TheGreatOutdoors #WalkingIsGoodForTheSoul #SandDunes #LoveWhereYouLive
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We've had so much fun with you all over the Easter half-term! 😄🐠 Thank you to everyone who came along to one or more of our events.🐳🐙 We hope you enjoyed them as much as we did!🐚🐡 We can't wait to do it all again in the May half-term and summer holidays!☀️🐢 Keep on eye on our events tab or on our website: www.livingseasnw.org.uk/events for all our upcoming events!🦀 We hope to see you all again soon! 🌊 🐬
#CoastalExplorers #FunInTheSun #FreeEvents #CoastalEducation #MarineAwareness #LoveWhereYouLive #LoveOurCoast #OurIrishSea #LivingSeas #MyWildLife #LiveOnTheWildSide
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Here are a few pictures from our 'Beach Bonanza' event last week. Thank you to everyone who came along and took part in all our activities designed to educate and celebrate our precious coastline! 🌊🦀🌀🐚 #CoastalExplorers #MyWildLife #OurIrishSea #LivingSeas #LoveWhereYouLive #MudDip #StrandlineSearch #MarineArt #SandSculptures #Nature #Outdoors
Thanks to our wonderful photographer Brian Jones for the photos!
... Lancashire Wildlife Trust Living Seas North West Fylde Council Fylde Ranger Service Blackpool Council Park View 4U
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Our 'Marine Litter Critters' exhibition at Park View 4U has sadly come to an end. 🦀🐡🐳🐢 Thank you to all those who came along to see it, but just because the exhibition has gone doesn't mean that you should forget about its important messages! The litter in this exhibition was collected from our local beaches. Marine plastic is a serious issue to our environment. Here are a few tips to help you reduce your plastic footprint: 1. Bring your own shopping bag 🛍 2. Carry a reusable... water bottle🧴 3. Bring your own coffee cup ☕ 4. Say no to disposable straws and cutlery🍴 5. Pack your lunch in reusable containers 🥡 6. Avoid excessive food packaging 🍱 7. Swap out your plastic toothbrush for a bamboo one😬 8. Get your milk delivered 🥛 9. Give up the chewing gum (made from a synthetic rubber aka plastic)🤭 10. Use a razor with replaceable blades instead of a disposable🛀 11. Use biodegradable glitter (glitter is a microplastic)❇️ 12. Use brown paper to wrap gifts🎁 And finally the big one... 13. REDUCE, REUSE, RECYCLE ♻️🌎♻️ #OnePlanet #BluePlanet #OceanOptimism #OurIrishSea #ReduceReuseRecycle #PlasticIsNotFantastic #LoveWhereYouLive #SayNoToAStraw #SaveOurSeas
Lancashire Wildlife Trust Living Seas North West Fylde Council Fylde Ranger Service Blackpool Council LOVEmyBEACH Keep Britain Tidy Visit Fylde Coast
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Here are a few more pictures of the wildlife we found whilst pond dipping during the Easter holidays. Thank you again to everyone who came along, and thank you to Jeff Gorse for taking and sharing these lovely photographs with us. Lancashire Wildlife Trust Park View 4U
Come along and discover the wonders of the sand dunes with our passionate and informative volunteers.
Lancashire Wildlife Trust, Fylde Council and Blackpool Council work in partnership on the Fylde Sand Dunes Project in order to enhance the nature conservation interest, public appreciation and enjoyment of the dunes. The guided walks aim to promote the importance of our amazing dunes and to provide information about the project and our local wildlife.
For more information on... our guided walks, have a look at our video here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=2MsExIV_J4A
Meeting Place: Please meet at North Beach Car Park, Clifton Drive North, Lytham Saint Anne’s, Lancashire, FY8 2TR (Please note this is a pay and display car park)
Booking: No need to pre-book, just turn up on the day.
Please wear appropriate footwear as the ground may be uneven. Not suitable for those with mobility difficulties.
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Thanks to all those who came to put in the last of the Christmas trees of 2019 last week. This week (Thursday) we will be putting in posts nearby to where we worked last week. Park just after the first set of white posts on Clifton Drive North which is where the first big blowout is opposite the Persimmon site. If you come after 10 am then head seaward and you will see us on the beach. Come between 10 am and 3 pm. Look out for the flag! Fylde Council Lancashire Wildlife Trust Fylde Ranger Service Blackpool Council Living Seas North West
With the help of volunteers and the local community, the Fylde Sand Dunes Project works hard to make the dunes a better place for both wildlife and people.
The Fylde sand dunes are an important feature of the coastline, covering approximately 80 hectares between Starr Gate in the North and Lytham in the South.
Unfortunately over the past 150 years, more than 80% of Fylde's sand dunes have been lost. This loss is mainly due to the urban expansion of the coastal towns. However,... while much depleted, the remaining dunes in Fylde make up more than 90% of Lancashire’s sand dunes, and still form the most significant part of the Borough’s coastal defence. It is therefore important that this valuable asset is protected.
This video aims to showcase the work the Fylde Sand Dunes Project is undertaking to improve the efficiency of the dunes as a soft sea-defence, enhance the nature conservation interest of the coastal habitats, and increase public appreciation and enjoyment of the dunes.
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We love St Anne's. The beach is lovely and the paddling pool is always inviting for the children to cool down in on a hit summers day.
Been twice this week once on a school trip and then again yesterday ���
We had a truly lovely time one our most recent visit to St Anne's beach and the Dunes on a bright, sunny,bracing day,our granddaughter and dog had such a fun time chasing through the Dunes,seeking out seashell treasures to take home ,lots of places to chose for some lunch..our number one favorite place to visit!!
Lovely walk with the dogs bit disappointed that some dog owners still can't be bothered to pick up their dog waste
Lovely place for children of all ages. Beach lovely and clean. Boating lake and paddling pool. Little train.
Plenty of cafes. Great day out.
Lovely day out in nice weather, stroll down the beach with the dogs and family, followed by ice cream must at end of day at the beach X
Lovely day on the beach with the grandson...Picnic, paddling, sand castles and football...fantastic....Just one gripe....dog owners please take your dog's poo with you! Horrible for children running around barefoot!!! And what is it with people who take the trouble to bag it (thank you) then leave the bag?!? :-) :-)
Lovely day at the beach with my hubby ,friend n our dog paddy who absolutely loves chashing his ball up n down the sands n paddling in the sea ����
Lovely beach. Lovely gardens. Great playground for the kids. Always have a go on the train �. Kids love the small fairground. Hope the donkeys are on the beach. Boating lake. The pier is brilliant with great cafes and lots of slots for everyone to play on. Just up off the � is the best ice cream kiosk.
Loved it great for the kids too, sea was safe to paddle in . Clean beach also it’s free to park which is good
Loved are trip to St Ann's just sitting taking in the fresh air meet a lovely man who has a house overlooking the sea and a lovely lady with her two daughters had great time kids running in and out of the sea ..we will be back
Love going to St Anne's spent many happy hours there with children. It is so safe and in a short walking distance there is also a park, a small train and trampolines so you can mix and match.
It is a lovely place to go without children too. Very relaxed lovely atmosphere.
What's not to love?
I noticed It's very sandy and hilly, if you walk West too far from the sand dunes your feet get wet
Had a lovely day on Saturday at st Anne's with my grandson the kites were brilliant built sandcastles on the beach which was lovely and warm and then had a nice paddle in the outdoor pool a good day was had
Brilliant day out at St Annes Sand Dunes, we always have fun, and everywhere is so clean and spotless it's a credit to all who work to keep it clean. Yesterday was fantastic to see so many schoolchildren out and about on the beach having a wonderful time
Beautiful clean beach love coming here in the summer with the kids? Lytham has lots to do and lots of shops so we usually have lunch while we are here, arcades on the pier and bouncy castle on the beach
Amazing place with far reaching views. Lots of wildlife to look for, although the area was a little too busy for my liking.
Absolutely love the beech at St Annes . Get a disposable barbecue and enjoy the sunshine .
In winter go for a long blustery walk along the sands . Both beautiful x
Absolutely love St Anne's beach and dunes. A big huge thank you to all the volunteers and people who work for the conservation of the dunes without your dedication it would be an awful place to visit. Please help them by taking your rubbish and your dog poo to a bin provided for you on the beach. I have a dog and a son who loves the beach and we always bag it and put in the bin. Thank you
On a nice day they are a lovely place to go and because of that they can get really busy then you have to watch out to avoid the dog poo and rubbish that people don’t pick up.
When you get to the top of the dunes it if it is windy you get a face full of sand � I love coming here every time tho!
We love St Anne's. The beach is lovely and the paddling pool is always inviting for the children to cool down in on a hit summers day.
Been twice this week once on a school trip and then again yesterday ���
We had a truly lovely time one our most recent visit to St Anne's beach and the Dunes on a bright, sunny,bracing day,our granddaughter and dog had such a fun time chasing through the Dunes,seeking out seashell treasures to take home ,lots of places to chose for some lunch..our number one favorite place to visit!!
Lovely walk with the dogs bit disappointed that some dog owners still can't be bothered to pick up their dog waste
Lovely place for children of all ages. Beach lovely and clean. Boating lake and paddling pool. Little train.
Plenty of cafes. Great day out.
Lovely day out in nice weather, stroll down the beach with the dogs and family, followed by ice cream must at end of day at the beach X
Lovely day on the beach with the grandson...Picnic, paddling, sand castles and football...fantastic....Just one gripe....dog owners please take your dog's poo with you! Horrible for children running around barefoot!!! And what is it with people who take the trouble to bag it (thank you) then leave the bag?!? :-) :-)
Lovely day at the beach with my hubby ,friend n our dog paddy who absolutely loves chashing his ball up n down the sands n paddling in the sea ����
Lovely beach. Lovely gardens. Great playground for the kids. Always have a go on the train �. Kids love the small fairground. Hope the donkeys are on the beach. Boating lake. The pier is brilliant with great cafes and lots of slots for everyone to play on. Just up off the � is the best ice cream kiosk.
Loved it great for the kids too, sea was safe to paddle in . Clean beach also it’s free to park which is good
Loved are trip to St Ann's just sitting taking in the fresh air meet a lovely man who has a house overlooking the sea and a lovely lady with her two daughters had great time kids running in and out of the sea ..we will be back
Love going to St Anne's spent many happy hours there with children. It is so safe and in a short walking distance there is also a park, a small train and trampolines so you can mix and match.
It is a lovely place to go without children too. Very relaxed lovely atmosphere.
What's not to love?
I noticed It's very sandy and hilly, if you walk West too far from the sand dunes your feet get wet
Had a lovely day on Saturday at st Anne's with my grandson the kites were brilliant built sandcastles on the beach which was lovely and warm and then had a nice paddle in the outdoor pool a good day was had
Brilliant day out at St Annes Sand Dunes, we always have fun, and everywhere is so clean and spotless it's a credit to all who work to keep it clean. Yesterday was fantastic to see so many schoolchildren out and about on the beach having a wonderful time
Beautiful clean beach love coming here in the summer with the kids? Lytham has lots to do and lots of shops so we usually have lunch while we are here, arcades on the pier and bouncy castle on the beach
Amazing place with far reaching views. Lots of wildlife to look for, although the area was a little too busy for my liking.
Absolutely love the beech at St Annes . Get a disposable barbecue and enjoy the sunshine .
In winter go for a long blustery walk along the sands . Both beautiful x
Absolutely love St Anne's beach and dunes. A big huge thank you to all the volunteers and people who work for the conservation of the dunes without your dedication it would be an awful place to visit. Please help them by taking your rubbish and your dog poo to a bin provided for you on the beach. I have a dog and a son who loves the beach and we always bag it and put in the bin. Thank you
On a nice day they are a lovely place to go and because of that they can get really busy then you have to watch out to avoid the dog poo and rubbish that people don’t pick up.
When you get to the top of the dunes it if it is windy you get a face full of sand � I love coming here every time tho!