Location
A sandy beach located around 3 miles north of Barrow-in-Furness. great views of the beautiful Duddon Estuary and the Lake Fells beyond. Also known as Sandscale Haws / Roanhead.
The Beach
A sandy beach with a big tidal range exposes huge sandy flats but also causes strong currents making it unsuitable for swimming.
The beach here is an important nature reserve which is home to numerous rare plants and insects along with an estimated 15% of the UK's natterjack toad population. Dogs are allowed on the beach but not in the dunes behind.
Access and Parking
Directions
LA16 7JF
OS grid ref.
SD 2001 7575
Naturism
Nudists have reported using the secluded areas, no current established 'nudist beach'.
Updated 24.5.19 aw