Roanhead, National Nature Reserve in Sandscale Haws, England
The coastal landscape of Roanhead includes extensive sand dunes, wetlands, and limestone outcrops facing the Irish Sea and Duddon Estuary.
Iron mines operated at Roanhead from 1852 until July 1942, leaving behind flooded subsidence craters that transformed into fishing ponds.
The National Trust manages this conservation area, maintaining a two-mile section of the Cumbria Coastal Way for public access.
Visitors should check tide times before exploring the beach, as strong coastal currents require attention to safety measures.
The nature reserve supports 25% of the United Kingdom's natterjack toad population and provides habitat for 600 flowering plant species.
GPS coordinates: 54.16480,-3.24150
Latest update: March 9, 2025 17:28
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