Widewater Lagoon, UK nature reserve
Widewater Lagoon is a narrow body of water on the Sussex coast, separated from Lancing Beach by a shingle bank. The lagoon stretches about 1200 meters in length and contains brackish water, a mix of saltwater and freshwater that supports rare plants and animals adapted to this specific environment.
The lagoon has attracted people for many years and was long valued as a quiet retreat. Since 1993 it has held the status of a protected nature reserve and is managed by the local council to preserve the environment and wildlife for future generations.
The name comes from the Anglo-Saxon term for broad water, reflecting the nature of this place. Today it serves as a quiet gathering spot where local people walk, sit, and watch birds in their daily routines.
The lagoon is easily reached on foot or by bike, with access from Brighton Road, West Beach Road, or via footpaths from Lancing Beach Green. Calm weather is ideal for visiting, as gentler winds and waves make bird watching more pleasant and the paths easier to walk.
Ivell's sea anemone lives only in this lagoon and is found nowhere else in the world. This rare marine creature with its tentacles makes the site of great biological importance for marine research.
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