Natural landmarks · North West England
Morecambe Bay
In or near Poulton-le-Sands.
Morecambe Bay — a natural feature in england north west.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Nearest railway station
- Morecambe · 0.8 km
- Dog-friendly
About
Morecambe Bay is a named natural feature in england north west, recorded in the GeoNames UK gazetteer. British landmarks of this type are typically marked on Ordnance Survey maps and recorded in the national gazetteer for cartographic and navigational reference. Coordinates and feature classification are sourced from the GeoNames open dataset.
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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
Morecambe Bay is a significant natural landmark located in North-West England. It is known for its extensive tidal flats and diverse wildlife, particularly its bird populations. The bay is a designated Site of Special Scientific Interest, reflecting its ecological importance. Visitors can expect stunning views and opportunities for birdwatching along the coastline.
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- Coordinates
- 54.0672, -2.8795
- County
- Lancashire
- District
- Lancaster
- Parish
- Morecambe
- Postcode
- LA4 4EP
- Parliamentary constituency
- Morecambe and Lunesdale
- Nearest railway station
- Morecambe — 0.8 km
Sources
- manual: geonames-2642213 (CC BY 4.0)
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📷 5Campsites · North West England
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Places to eat & drink
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📷 3Historic pubs · North West England
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George & Dragon
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Morecambe Bay?
- Morecambe Bay is in Lancashire, North-West England, United Kingdom (postcode LA4 4EP), in the parish of Morecambe.
- What is Morecambe Bay?
- Morecambe Bay — a natural feature in england north west.
- How do I get to Morecambe Bay?
- The nearest railway station is Morecambe, about 0.8 km away. Drivers can use postcode LA4 4EP.
- Is Morecambe Bay a protected site?
- Yes — Morecambe Bay is part of the Morecambe Bay SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Morecambe Bay Ramsar wetland.
- How do I get to Morecambe Bay?
- The nearest railway station is Morecambe, about 0.8 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode LA4 4EP.