The stone Ogre on Cleveleys beach is part of the story of the Sea Swallow and Mythic Coastline.The stone Ogre on Cleveleys beach is part of the story of the Sea Swallow and Mythic Coastline.
The stone Ogre on Cleveleys beach is part of the story of the Sea Swallow and Mythic Coastline.

These are the best beaches in and around Lancashire, according to our readers

By Sean Gleaves
Published 31st Mar 2021, 17:30 BST
Updated 1st Apr 2021, 07:57 BST
Readers have shared their favourite local beaches to help those looking for a getaway close to home.

Our region has some beautiful beaches, from the well-known to those which are a bit more off the beaten track.

We asked our readers to share their favorite beauty spots in and around Lancashire as lockdown eases across the country.

Here is what they said:

*The “stay at home” order was lifted in England on March 29, and was replaced with an order to "stay local" and "minimise travel".

It is hoped that by June 21, all measures will will lifted across England - as long as the data allows.

The Department of health and social care says: "people should be sensible – if you do leave home, you should stay local in the village, town, or part of the city where you live - unless there is a justifiable reason not to do so."

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The stone Ogre on Cleveleys beach is part of the story of the Sea Swallow and Mythic Coastline.

. The Stone Ogre

The stone Ogre on Cleveleys beach is part of the story of the Sea Swallow and Mythic Coastline. Photo: Philip Platt

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Ainsdale beach is located between Southport and Formby. It is recognised as one of the best beaches in the UK for extreme kite activities, and is a Blue Flag award winner.

1. Ainsdale Beach

Ainsdale beach is located between Southport and Formby. It is recognised as one of the best beaches in the UK for extreme kite activities, and is a Blue Flag award winner. Photo: Gary Rogers

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Formby Beach is ideal for families, with a large car park, picnic areas and waymarked paths to the beach, dunes and woods. The high dunes afford excellent views across the Irish Sea and on clear days after rain, even the mountains of Cumbria can be seen.

2. Formby Beach

Formby Beach is ideal for families, with a large car park, picnic areas and waymarked paths to the beach, dunes and woods. The high dunes afford excellent views across the Irish Sea and on clear days after rain, even the mountains of Cumbria can be seen. Photo: Gavin Wray

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The small village of Knott End is across the estuary of the River Wyre, opposite Fleetwood. It’s on the southern side of Morecambe Bay – but still in the administrative borough of Wyre.

3. Knott End-on-Sea

The small village of Knott End is across the estuary of the River Wyre, opposite Fleetwood. It’s on the southern side of Morecambe Bay – but still in the administrative borough of Wyre. Photo: elodenz

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The Ainsdale & Birkdale Sandhills Nature Reserve includes the stunning Ainsdale Hills, Birkdale Hills, Frontals, Sands Lake, Velvet Trail and Birkdale Beach and is home to rare dunes, beach and woodland habitats.

4. Ainsdale and Birkdale Sandhills Nature Reserve

The Ainsdale & Birkdale Sandhills Nature Reserve includes the stunning Ainsdale Hills, Birkdale Hills, Frontals, Sands Lake, Velvet Trail and Birkdale Beach and is home to rare dunes, beach and woodland habitats. Photo: Mike Pennington

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