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The Great Britain Guide

Villages · North West England

Hest Bank

In or near Bolton-le-Sands.

Hest Bank — a village in england north west.

Bridleway west of Rakes Hall Bridge towards Bare - geograph.org.uk - 3438018

John Slater — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence

Plan your visit

Typical visit
1 h–2 h
Nearest railway station
Bare Lane · 1.5 km

About

A British village — settlements of this size traditionally cluster a green, parish church, pub and post office around historic land routes.

Photo gallery

Protected designations

  • Site of Special Scientific Interest: Morecambe Bay SSSI
  • Ramsar wetland: Morecambe Bay

Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.

Place summary

Hest Bank is a village located in North-West England. It is situated along the coastline, offering views over Morecambe Bay. The area features residential properties and local amenities typical of a small English village. Hest Bank serves as a quieter alternative to nearby urban centres, appealing to those seeking a peaceful environment.

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Coordinates
54.0833, -2.8167
County
Lancashire
District
Lancaster
Parish
Slyne-with-Hest
Postcode
LA2 6EG
Parliamentary constituency
Morecambe and Lunesdale
Nearest railway station
Bare Lane1.5 km

Sources

Other places nearby

Nearby

Lancaster Canal - geograph.org.uk - 6888969📷 3

Historic bridges · North West England

Lancaster Canal Blind Lane Bridge (Number 115)

Lancaster Canal Blind Lane Bridge (Number 115) — Grade II listed building-listed bridge in england-north-west, United Kingdom.

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Bridge No 117 along the Lancaster Canal, Hest Bank - geograph.org.uk - 6107881📷 3

Historic bridges · North West England

Lancaster Canal Occupation Bridge (Number 117)

Lancaster Canal Occupation Bridge (Number 117) — Grade II listed building-listed bridge in england-north-west, United Kingdom.

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Bridge 114, Lancaster Canal - geograph.org.uk - 1640882📷 3

Historic bridges · North West England

Lancaster Canal Belmount Bridge

Lancaster Canal Belmount Bridge — Grade II listed building-listed bridge in england-north-west, United Kingdom.

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Waiting a long time - geograph.org.uk - 7463981📷 3

Historic bridges · North West England

Lancaster Canal Canal Bridge (Number 118)

Lancaster Canal Canal Bridge (Number 118) — Grade II listed building-listed bridge in england-north-west, United Kingdom.

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St Luke's Church, Slyne with Hest📷 3

Historic churches · North West England

St Luke's Church, Slyne with Hest

St Luke's Church, Slyne with Hest — grade II listed church in Slyne-with-Hest, Lancaster, Lancashire, England, UK.

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Scalestone Point, The "Mother and Child" Statue - geograph.org.uk - 5731724📷 3

Viewpoints · North West England

Scalestones Point

Scalestones Point is a viewpoint in the United Kingdom.

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Where to eat & stay near Hest Bank

Places to stay

A6 leaving Slyne - geograph.org.uk - 3120951📷 5

Caravan parks · North West England

Croftlands Caravan Site

Croftlands Caravan Site — a caravan park in england north west.

The Remains of Hest Bank Jetty - geograph.org.uk - 5737266📷 5

Caravan parks · North West England

Shorefield Caravan Park

Shorefield Caravan Park — a caravan park in england north west.

West Coast Main Line - geograph.org.uk - 4878063📷 5

Caravan parks · North West England

Morecambe Lodge Caravan Park

Morecambe Lodge Caravan Park — a caravan park in england north west.

Freemorecambe-lodge.co.uk
Red Bank Tidal Flap Sign - geograph.org.uk - 3283012📷 5

Campsites · North West England

Red Bank Farm

Red Bank Farm — a campsite in england north west.

St Michaels - geograph.org.uk - 2418063📷 5

Caravan parks · North West England

Freshfields

Freshfields — a caravan park in england north west.

St Michaels - geograph.org.uk - 2418063📷 5

Caravan parks · North West England

Sandside Caravan Park

Sandside Caravan Park — a caravan park in england north west.

Freesandsidecaravanpark.co.uk

Places to eat & drink

Wagon ^ Horses, St. George's Quay - geograph.org.uk - 5882327📷 3

Historic pubs · North West England

Wagon & Horses

Wagon & Horses — Historic pub — listed building or notable heritage status.

Free🐕wagonandhorseslancaster.co.uk
The old Custom House, Lancaster – 1965 - geograph.org.uk - 6505311📷 3

Historic pubs · North West England

George & Dragon

George & Dragon — Historic pub — listed building or notable heritage status.

Free🐕georgeanddragonlancaster.co.uk
Two generations of bridges - geograph.org.uk - 2547228📷 7

Historic pubs · North West England

The Three Mariners Public House

The Three Mariners Public House in England North West, United Kingdom.

The Bobbin📷 4

Historic pubs · North West England

The Bobbin

The Bobbin — Historic pub — listed building or notable heritage status.

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Former church and pub - geograph.org.uk - 5494538📷 5

Historic pubs · North West England

Tramway Hotel

Tramway Hotel in England North West, United Kingdom.

Thomas Johnson memorial fountain, Lancaster - geograph.org.uk - 5176897📷 7

Restaurants · North West England

GoBurrito

GoBurrito — a restaurant in england north west.

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George VI postbox on Crewe Road, Wistaston - geograph.org.uk - 5226017📷 5

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Hest Bank?
Hest Bank is in Lancashire, North-West England, United Kingdom (postcode LA2 6EG), in the parish of Slyne-with-Hest.
What is Hest Bank?
Hest Bank — a village in england north west.
How do I get to Hest Bank?
The nearest railway station is Bare Lane, about 1.5 km away. Drivers can use postcode LA2 6EG.
Is Hest Bank a protected site?
Yes — Hest Bank is part of the Morecambe Bay SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Morecambe Bay Ramsar wetland.
How do I get to Hest Bank?
The nearest railway station is Bare Lane, about 1.5 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode LA2 6EG.