St Annes Sand Dunes (Starr Gate / North Beach)
North Beach Car Park, Clifton Drive North, Lytham St Annes, FY8 2TR · Blackpool & Fylde
A wild stretch of protected sand dunes running between St Annes Pier and Squires Gate on the Blackpool boundary, part of a Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Lytham St Annes Local Nature Reserve. The practical access point is North Beach Car Park on Clifton Drive North (pay and display), which is also the meeting point for free volunteer-led guided walks on weekends. Terrain is uneven soft sand, so it suits confident walkers rather than buggies.
Spark Hub tip: Guided walks are unsuitable for buggies and those with mobility difficulties — uneven dune terrain
Visitor information
Visitor info
- Hours
- Open access
- Address
- North Beach Car Park, Clifton Drive North, Lytham St Annes, FY8 2TR
- Price
- Free
- Setting
- Outdoor
- Parking
- North Beach Car Park, Clifton Drive North, FY8 2TR (pay and display)
- Facilities
- Free volunteer-led guided dune walks (weekends 10am–12pm, seasonal) · Wide sandy beach
- Phone
- 01253 658466
Last checked Sun, 26 Jul 2026 · Food nearby, parents’ tips and more in the planner →
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