Beaches & Coastal Areas

MORECAMBE NORTH BEACH

• Sea Region Atlantic Ocean
• Water Type estuary
• Sat Nav Coordinates 54.0773, -2.8608
• Meets Blue Flag Directive? Yes

Water quality: Bathing water at this beach complies with mandatory requirements for water quality, and is safe for swimming/bathing

Compliant with the Blue Flag Directive 2010.

HEYSHAM HALF MOON BAY BEACH

• Sea Region Atlantic Ocean
• Water Type estuary
• Sat Nav Coordinates 54.0393, -2.9063
• Meets Blue Flag Directive? Yes

Water quality: Bathing water at this beach does not comply with the legal requirements, and is not considered safe for swimming or bathing.

Compliant with the Blue Flag Directive 2010.

MORECAMBE SOUTH BEACH

• Sea Region Atlantic Ocean
• Water Type estuary
• Sat Nav Coordinates 54.0653, -2.8877
• Meets Blue Flag Directive? Yes

Water quality: Bathing water at this beach complies with mandatory requirements for water quality, and is safe for swimming/bathing

Compliant with the Blue Flag Directive 2010.

SOUTHPORT BEACH

• Sea Region Atlantic Ocean
• Water Type C
• Sat Nav Coordinates 53.6532, -3.0273
• Meets Blue Flag Directive? Yes

Water quality: Bathing water at this beach meets or exceeds legal guidelines for water quality, and is safe for swimming/bathing.

Compliant with the Blue Flag Directive 2010.

ST ANNES BEACH

• Sea Region Atlantic Ocean
• Water Type C
• Sat Nav Coordinates 53.7466, -3.0357
• Meets Blue Flag Directive? Yes

Water quality: Bathing water at this beach does not comply with the legal requirements, and is not considered safe for swimming or bathing.

Compliant with the Blue Flag Directive 2010.

SKIPSEA BEACH

• Sea Region North Sea
• Water Type C
• Sat Nav Coordinates 53.9622, -0.1904
• Meets Blue Flag Directive? Yes

Water quality: Bathing water at this beach meets or exceeds legal guidelines for water quality, and is safe for swimming/bathing.

Compliant with the Blue Flag Directive 2010.

HORNSEA BEACH

• Sea Region North Sea
• Water Type C
• Sat Nav Coordinates 53.9141, -0.1604
• Meets Blue Flag Directive? Yes

Water quality: Bathing water at this beach meets or exceeds legal guidelines for water quality, and is safe for swimming/bathing.

Compliant with the Blue Flag Directive 2010.

ST ANNES NORTH BEACH

• Sea Region Atlantic Ocean
• Water Type C
• Sat Nav Coordinates 53.7662, -3.0574
• Meets Blue Flag Directive? Yes

Water quality: Bathing water at this beach complies with mandatory requirements for water quality, and is safe for swimming/bathing

Compliant with the Blue Flag Directive 2010.

BARMSTON BEACH

• Sea Region North Sea
• Water Type C
• Sat Nav Coordinates 54.0173, -0.2127
• Meets Blue Flag Directive? Yes

Water quality: Bathing water at this beach complies with mandatory requirements for water quality, and is safe for swimming/bathing

Compliant with the Blue Flag Directive 2010.

BLACKPOOL BEACH

• Sea Region Atlantic Ocean
• Water Type C
• Sat Nav Coordinates 53.8025, -3.0583
• Meets Blue Flag Directive? Yes

We just had to include Blackpool Beach as one of our top ten. Miles of sandy beach make it perfect for the kids to build their sandcastle, ride a pony, or just enjoy the great British sun, when it comes out.

Water quality: Bathing water at this beach complies with mandatory requirements for water quality, and is safe for swimming/bathing

Compliant with the Blue Flag Directive 2010.

BLACKPOOL SOUTH BEACH

• Sea Region Atlantic Ocean
• Water Type C
• Sat Nav Coordinates 53.7902, -3.0606
• Meets Blue Flag Directive? Yes

Water quality: Bathing water at this beach complies with mandatory requirements for water quality, and is safe for swimming/bathing

Compliant with the Blue Flag Directive 2010.

FLEETWOOD BEACH

• Sea Region Atlantic Ocean
• Water Type estuary
• Sat Nav Coordinates 53.9267, -3.0198
• Meets Blue Flag Directive? Yes

Water quality: Bathing water at this beach complies with mandatory requirements for water quality, and is safe for swimming/bathing

Compliant with the Blue Flag Directive 2010.

BLACKPOOL NORTH BEACH

• Sea Region Atlantic Ocean
• Water Type C
• Sat Nav Coordinates 53.8161, -3.0577
• Meets Blue Flag Directive? Yes

Water quality: This beach is closed (temporarily or throughout the season).

Compliant with the Blue Flag Directive 2010.

AINSDALE BEACH

• Sea Region Atlantic Ocean
• Water Type C
• Sat Nav Coordinates 53.6079, -3.064
• Meets Blue Flag Directive? Yes

Ainsdale Beach is one of the most popular on the coast and has been awarded a Quality Coast Award by Keep Britain Tidy. It is the only beach in the North West to have ever been awarded the international Blue Flag (in 2004 and 2006). Ainsdale Beach is now recognised as one of the premier beaches in the UK for extreme kite activities, with zones set aside for kite buggy and landboard use and kitesurfing taking place on the sea. Nearby Ainsdale Village offers good shopping and restaurants. Please take note of beach safety flags and signage. Codes of conduct available. No Lifeguard cover.

Water quality: Bathing water at this beach complies with mandatory requirements for water quality, and is safe for swimming/bathing

Compliant with the Blue Flag Directive 2010.

BISPHAM BEACH

• Sea Region Atlantic Ocean
• Water Type C
• Sat Nav Coordinates 53.8489, -3.0549
• Meets Blue Flag Directive? Yes

Water quality: Bathing water at this beach complies with mandatory requirements for water quality, and is safe for swimming/bathing

Compliant with the Blue Flag Directive 2010.

CLEVELEYS BEACH

• Sea Region Atlantic Ocean
• Water Type C
• Sat Nav Coordinates 53.8777, -3.048
• Meets Blue Flag Directive? Yes

Water quality: Bathing water at this beach complies with mandatory requirements for water quality, and is safe for swimming/bathing

Compliant with the Blue Flag Directive 2010.

FRAISTHORPE BEACH

• Sea Region North Sea
• Water Type C
• Sat Nav Coordinates 54.0488, -0.2129
• Meets Blue Flag Directive? Yes

Water quality: Bathing water at this beach meets or exceeds legal guidelines for water quality, and is safe for swimming/bathing.

Compliant with the Blue Flag Directive 2010.

WILSTHORPE BEACH

• Sea Region North Sea
• Water Type C
• Sat Nav Coordinates 54.0586, -0.2109
• Meets Blue Flag Directive? Yes

Water quality: Bathing water at this beach meets or exceeds legal guidelines for water quality, and is safe for swimming/bathing.

Compliant with the Blue Flag Directive 2010.

BRIDLINGTON SOUTH BEACH BEACH

• Sea Region North Sea
• Water Type C
• Sat Nav Coordinates 54.0773, -0.1964
• Meets Blue Flag Directive? Yes

Water quality: Bathing water at this beach meets or exceeds legal guidelines for water quality, and is safe for swimming/bathing.

Compliant with the Blue Flag Directive 2010.

CAYTON BAY BEACH

• Sea Region North Sea
• Water Type C
• Sat Nav Coordinates 54.2451, -0.3625
• Meets Blue Flag Directive? Yes

Water quality: Bathing water at this beach meets or exceeds legal guidelines for water quality, and is safe for swimming/bathing.

Compliant with the Blue Flag Directive 2010.

FORMBY BEACH

• Sea Region Atlantic Ocean
• Water Type C
• Sat Nav Coordinates 53.5482, -3.1063
• Meets Blue Flag Directive? Yes

Surrounded by sweeping coastal pinewoods, Formby Beach enjoys breathtaking sea views that head out into the Irish Sea towards Ireland. Ideal for families, there are picnic areas and plenty of walks across the landscape. Open all year, this beach won the Quality Coast Award 2012. A large car park and picnic area is available. No lifeguard cover is available at Formby Beach.

Water quality: Bathing water at this beach meets or exceeds legal guidelines for water quality, and is safe for swimming/bathing.

Compliant with the Blue Flag Directive 2010.

SCARBOROUGH SOUTH BAY BEACH

• Sea Region North Sea
• Water Type C
• Sat Nav Coordinates 54.282, -0.3952
• Meets Blue Flag Directive? Yes

Water quality: Bathing water at this beach meets or exceeds legal guidelines for water quality, and is safe for swimming/bathing.

Compliant with the Blue Flag Directive 2010.

BRIDLINGTON NORTH BEACH BEACH

• Sea Region North Sea
• Water Type C
• Sat Nav Coordinates 54.087, -0.1822
• Meets Blue Flag Directive? Yes

Water quality: Bathing water at this beach meets or exceeds legal guidelines for water quality, and is safe for swimming/bathing.

Compliant with the Blue Flag Directive 2010.

SCARBOROUGH NORTH BAY BEACH

• Sea Region North Sea
• Water Type C
• Sat Nav Coordinates 54.2941, -0.4057
• Meets Blue Flag Directive? Yes

Water quality: Bathing water at this beach meets or exceeds legal guidelines for water quality, and is safe for swimming/bathing.

Compliant with the Blue Flag Directive 2010.

NEW BRIGHTON BEACH

• Sea Region Atlantic Ocean
• Water Type C
• Sat Nav Coordinates 53.4352, -3.0747
• Meets Blue Flag Directive? Yes

A popular seaside resort that's home to the Floral Pavilion Theatre and Conference Centre. Having undergone a recent redevelopment, New Brighton is now home to a casino, new restaurants, hotels, cinema and activity centres. The beach is 3/4 mile of flat sand, with excellent views across Liverpool Bay. A host of facilities is available, including first aid and toilets. Activities include swimming, jetskiing, powerboating, fishing and canoeing. Parking is available at Bay View Drive or along King's Drive. Dogs are allowed on the beach.

Water quality: Bathing water at this beach meets or exceeds legal guidelines for water quality, and is safe for swimming/bathing.

Compliant with the Blue Flag Directive 2010.