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About Lancashire

The gentle sea with the purest water and the magnificent sandy beaches of Lancashire attract more and more tourists yearly. The crystal turquoise color of the seawater sets the level of your vacation somewhere between stunning and perfect. So if you are looking for the perfect sea, this is your place!

Lancashire Best beaches

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St Anne's Beach
St Anne's Beach
St Anne's Beach
Good for Relax

St Anne's Beach

Lytham St Annes 2.4 km
Very good
8.7
Free entrance • Amenities beach • Easy access • Bright fine sand • Crowded in season • Large low tide
5.5 Amenities index
Fylde Sand Dunes Beach
Fylde Sand Dunes Beach
Fylde Sand Dunes Beach
Good for Relax

Fylde Sand Dunes Beach

Lytham St Annes 4.6 km
Very good
8.5
Free entrance • Virgin beach • Easy access • Bright sand • Large low tide • Distant parking
0.5 Amenities index
New Brighton Beach
New Brighton Beach
New Brighton Beach
Good for Relax

New Brighton Beach

Great Altcar 11.9 km
Very good
8.5
Free entrance • Amenities beach • Easy access • Bright sand • Crowded in season • Large low tide
3.7 Amenities index
Lytham St. Annes Beach
Lytham St. Annes Beach
Lytham St. Annes Beach
Good for Relax

Lytham St. Annes Beach

Lytham St Annes 2.4 km
Very good
8.5
Free entrance • Amenities beach • Easy access • Bright sand • Very crowded • Large low tide
5.5 Amenities index
Finish Beach
Finish Beach
Finish Beach
Good for Relax

Finish Beach

Morecambe 0.8 km
Very good
8.4
Free entrance • Amenities beach • Easy access • Light sand & pebble • Crowded in season • Large low tide
2.7 Amenities index
Dog Friendly Beach
Dog Friendly Beach
Dog Friendly Beach
Good for Relax

Dog Friendly Beach

Morecambe 0.8 km
Very good
8.2
Free entrance • Amenities beach • Easy access • Bright sand • Crowded in season • Large low tide
2 Amenities index
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Popular types of Lancashire beaches

Fine sand
Fine sand
Pebble
Pebble
Rocks
Rocks
Kite or windsurfing
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Calm, measured rest and the sound of waves are perhaps the most common associations that arise with the word "beach". This is not surprising, as relaxation is exactly what many beach travelers are looking for. If you associate your vacation primarily with such activity, choose one of the 24 beaches in the region.

To make your choice easier, we have prepared a list of the best beaches for relaxation in Lancashire.

Quitest and lonely beaches in Lancashire

Fylde Sand Dunes Beach

Fylde Sand Dunes Beach
8.5
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Easy access, Bright sand
United Kingdom, Lytham St Annes 4.6 km
Formby Beach

Formby Beach
8.2
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright sand
United Kingdom, Great Altcar 5.6 km
Crosby Beach

Crosby Beach
8.1
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright sand
United Kingdom, Great Altcar 8.2 km
Fleetwood Beach

Fleetwood Beach
8.1
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Gray sand & pebble, Turquoise pure water
United Kingdom, Fleetwood 0.4 km
Cove Road Beach

Cove Road Beach
7.5
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Easy access, Light pebble, Turquoise pure water
United Kingdom, Silverdale 1.2 km
Ainsdale Beach
Ainsdale beach

Ainsdale Beach
7.1
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise water
United Kingdom, Shirdley Hill 6.5 km
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Sandy beaches in Lancashire

Fylde Sand Dunes Beach

Fylde Sand Dunes Beach
8.5
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Easy access, Bright sand
United Kingdom, Lytham St Annes 4.6 km
New Brighton Beach

New Brighton Beach
8.5
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright sand
United Kingdom, Great Altcar 11.9 km
Lytham St. Annes Beach

Lytham St. Annes Beach
8.5
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright sand
United Kingdom, Lytham St Annes 2.4 km
Dog Friendly Beach

Dog Friendly Beach
8.2
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright sand
United Kingdom, Morecambe 0.8 km
Formby Beach

Formby Beach
8.2
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright sand
United Kingdom, Great Altcar 5.6 km
Morecambe Beach

Morecambe Beach
8.1
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright sand
United Kingdom, Morecambe 0.2 km
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Best dog friendly beaches in Lancashire

Fylde Sand Dunes Beach

Fylde Sand Dunes Beach
8.5
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Easy access, Bright sand
United Kingdom, Lytham St Annes 4.6 km
Dog Friendly Beach

Dog Friendly Beach
8.2
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright sand
United Kingdom, Morecambe 0.8 km
Ainsdale Beach
Ainsdale beach

Ainsdale Beach
7.1
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise water
United Kingdom, Shirdley Hill 6.5 km
Southport Beach
Southport beach

Southport Beach
6.7
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Bright sand
United Kingdom, Brown Edge 5.1 km
Ocean Edge Beach

Ocean Edge Beach
6.6
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Easy access
United Kingdom, Middleton 1.7 km
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Long beaches in Lancashire

St Anne's Beach

St Anne's Beach
8.7
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright fine sand
United Kingdom, Lytham St Annes 2.4 km
Fylde Sand Dunes Beach

Fylde Sand Dunes Beach
8.5
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Easy access, Bright sand
United Kingdom, Lytham St Annes 4.6 km
New Brighton Beach

New Brighton Beach
8.5
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright sand
United Kingdom, Great Altcar 11.9 km
Lytham St. Annes Beach

Lytham St. Annes Beach
8.5
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright sand
United Kingdom, Lytham St Annes 2.4 km
Finish Beach

Finish Beach
8.4
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Light sand & pebble
United Kingdom, Morecambe 0.8 km
Dog Friendly Beach

Dog Friendly Beach
8.2
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright sand
United Kingdom, Morecambe 0.8 km
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Wild and hidden beaches in Lancashire

Fylde Sand Dunes Beach

Fylde Sand Dunes Beach
8.5
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Easy access, Bright sand
United Kingdom, Lytham St Annes 4.6 km
Cove Road Beach

Cove Road Beach
7.5
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Easy access, Light pebble, Turquoise pure water
United Kingdom, Silverdale 1.2 km
Wallasey Beach
Wallasey beach

Wallasey Beach
7.1
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise water
United Kingdom, Great Altcar 13.7 km
Southport Beach
Southport beach

Southport Beach
6.7
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Bright sand
United Kingdom, Brown Edge 5.1 km
Ocean Edge Beach

Ocean Edge Beach
6.6
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Easy access
United Kingdom, Middleton 1.7 km
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Good for relaxing, calm beaches in Lancashire

St Anne's Beach

St Anne's Beach
8.7
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright fine sand
United Kingdom, Lytham St Annes 2.4 km
Fylde Sand Dunes Beach

Fylde Sand Dunes Beach
8.5
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Easy access, Bright sand
United Kingdom, Lytham St Annes 4.6 km
New Brighton Beach

New Brighton Beach
8.5
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright sand
United Kingdom, Great Altcar 11.9 km
Lytham St. Annes Beach

Lytham St. Annes Beach
8.5
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright sand
United Kingdom, Lytham St Annes 2.4 km
Finish Beach

Finish Beach
8.4
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Light sand & pebble
United Kingdom, Morecambe 0.8 km
Dog Friendly Beach

Dog Friendly Beach
8.2
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright sand
United Kingdom, Morecambe 0.8 km
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Attraction and Infrastructure

As for the main features of the beaches of Lancashire, they are as follows:

  • The region's beaches are mainly wide, moderate length and have a high level of cleanliness. The most common surface is sand of bright color.
  • Usually, entry into the water is gentle, which is very good for kids. There are 24 such beaches.
  • An important clarification, 24 beaches in the region have a long intertidal zone, which means that during low tide hours you may have to travel a considerable distance. This is also something to consider if you don't want to suddenly be in the water at high tide.
  • The average distance from the road to beach in Lancashire is less than 500 meters. 23 beaches are relatively easy to access, 1 beach are difficult to access, which in most cases means that you have to walk a quite long distance.

The vast majority of Lancashire beaches have the necessary amenities, such as sun loungers, umbrellas, beach cafes, showers and toilets.

Latest reviews on Lancashire's beaches

Formby Beach
8 Landon Jex

We parked at the car park at Formby Point and took a short stroll to reach the beach. The beach is absolutely beautiful, stretching out as far as the eye can see. It was a delightful experience walking on the beach, and the sand dunes added an extra element of fun. No matter your age, you can still enjoy climbing to the top and sliding down the dunes. I highly recommend visiting Formby Beach for a great time.

Finish Beach
10 Maura Weardell

We happily crossed the starting point while exploring the bay cycle path. We had a great time and will definitely do it again... and more.

Morecambe Beach
10 Nathaniel Wilson

The shoreline is vast and pristine, perfect for walking your furry friend, taking a leisurely evening walk, or enjoying a family outing.

Crosby Beach
10 Renzo Harper

This beach is truly unique. With around 100 iron statues scattered throughout the beach and water, and the Liverpool docks in the background, the scenery is absolutely stunning. It's a perfect spot for a leisurely walk or to let the kids run around and burn off some energy.

Fleetwood Beach
10 Zylophix Vex

The sandy and gravel beach is a nice spot to relax for a bit. It may not be the most amazing beach ever, but the soft sand and gravel offer some comfort. The beach was clean enough, and the water was good for swimming. It's a peaceful place to spend a day by the water.

Ainsdale Beach
10 Shara Evergreen

What a beautiful beach! You have the option to park directly on the beach for £10, or you can choose to park at a nearby small carpark, a bit further up towards the Ainsdale and Birkdale Sandhills LNR at the Sand Hills Nature Trail. The carpark operates on a pay and display system, and it cost us £2.10 for 5 hours. The beach is well-maintained, with plenty of clean public toilets available. The water and sand are absolutely gorgeous.

Please note that lifeguards supervise 10 beaches in the region, but you should rely on more than just them, remember the elementary rules, as lifeguards are not on duty around the clock, even on equipped beaches!

Finding hotels in relative proximity to the beaches is usually fine. Many beaches have enough nearby accommodation, which gives good opportunities to choose the right place to stay.

The hottest month of the region is July - air temperature during this time warms up to 18.7°C and water up to 18°C in August. The coldest month is January - air temperature drops to 5.3°C and water to 7.2°C.

Do you know how many beaches there are in Lancashire? In total there are 24 beaches and the most popular is St Anne's Beach.

Most viewed beaches of Lancashire

Wallasey Beach
Wallasey beach

Wallasey Beach
7.1
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise water
United Kingdom, Great Altcar 13.7 km
Southport Beach
Southport beach

Southport Beach
6.7
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Bright sand
United Kingdom, Brown Edge 5.1 km
Ainsdale Beach
Ainsdale beach

Ainsdale Beach
7.1
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise water
United Kingdom, Shirdley Hill 6.5 km
Crosby Beach

Crosby Beach
8.1
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright sand
United Kingdom, Great Altcar 8.2 km
Formby Beach

Formby Beach
8.2
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright sand
United Kingdom, Great Altcar 5.6 km
New Brighton Beach

New Brighton Beach
8.5
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright sand
United Kingdom, Great Altcar 11.9 km
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

What are the main features of best beaches in Lancashire?

When it comes to finding the best beaches in Lancashire, the following aspects should be taken into account.

There are 24 beaches in total, of which about 16 can be called high-rated.

The best beaches in the majority:

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To find the beaches closest to your current geolocation, click the Nearby Beaches icon in the search box. You will see the nearest beaches sorted by distance from you.

Note, that if you only want to see the beaches closest to you in Lancashire, you must be in that area to get the correct results.

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What are all easy accessible beaches in Lancashire?

Most of the beaches located in Lancashire are easily accessible, but there are also hard to reach beaches among them. Use the filter to sort the beaches by access details (parking, distance etc.).

Popular categories of beaches in Lancashire by access:

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How to view all sandy beaches or beaches with other natural features in Lancashire?

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How to find uncrowded beaches in Lancashire?

The presence of crowds of tourists on the beach these days is becoming a mass character, and sometimes you want silence and solitude. Use the filter in search results to view the beaches in Lancashire by occupancy.

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Which beaches in Lancashire are kid-friendly, good for relax, pet-friendly, naturist-friendly, camping-friendly?

The selections of the beaches in Lancashire according to the recommended audience:

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Use the "Activity" section of the filter in search results to view the selections of beaches by one or multiple activities. Below are a few popular selections that you can change as you like using our filter.

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