Beaches · North West England
Roanhead
In or near Haverigg.
Roanhead (sometimes spelled Ronhead) refers to the limestone outcrop of Roanhead Crag in Cumbria and the farmland behind it, but in recent years the term has been taken to mean the sandy beaches adjoi
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–3 h
- Best time of year
- Summer (Jun–Aug)
- Nearest railway station
- Askam · 3.6 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit Roanhead, the nearest railway station is Askam, located 3.6 km away. The postcode for Roanhead is LA14 4QJ, which can be used for sat-nav coordinates. Entry to the beach is free.
About
Roanhead (sometimes spelled Ronhead) refers to the limestone outcrop of Roanhead Crag in Cumbria and the farmland behind it, but in recent years the term has been taken to mean the sandy beaches adjoining Sandscale Haws extending to Snab Point. The Irish Sea lies to the west of Roanhead, whilst the Duddon Estuary and Walney Channel are due north and south respectively. The beach is noted for its abundance of sand dunes and strong, often dangerous coastal currents. Today the beach is a National Trust conservation area, and a two-mile stretch of the Cumbria Coastal Way runs through it.
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Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Duddon Estuary SSSI
- National Nature Reserve: SANDSCALE HAWS
- Ramsar wetland: Duddon Estuary
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
From the Wikipedia article
Roanhead (sometimes spelled Ronhead) refers to the limestone outcrop of Roanhead Crag in Cumbria and the farmland behind it, but in recent years the term has been taken to mean the sandy beaches adjoining Sandscale Haws extending to Snab Point. The Irish Sea lies to the west of Roanhead, whilst the Duddon Estuary and Walney Channel are due north and south respectively. The beach is noted for its abundance of sand dunes and strong, often dangerous coastal currents. Today the beach is a National Trust conservation area, and a two-mile stretch of the Cumbria Coastal Way runs through it.
Excerpt from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0. See the source article linked in Sources below.
- Coordinates
- 54.1648, -3.2415
- District
- Westmorland and Furness
- Parish
- Askam and Ireleth
- Postcode
- LA14 4QJ
- Parliamentary constituency
- Barrow and Furness
- Nearest railway station
- Askam — 3.6 km
- Official site
- www.nationaltrust.org.uk
Sources
- wikipedia: Roanhead (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Roanhead?
- Roanhead is in North-West England, United Kingdom (postcode LA14 4QJ), in the parish of Askam and Ireleth.
- What is Roanhead?
- Roanhead (sometimes spelled Ronhead) refers to the limestone outcrop of Roanhead Crag in Cumbria and the farmland behind it, but in recent years the term has been taken to mean the sandy beaches adjoi
- How do I get to Roanhead?
- The nearest railway station is Askam, about 3.6 km away. Drivers can use postcode LA14 4QJ.
- Is Roanhead a protected site?
- Yes — Roanhead is part of the Duddon Estuary SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the SANDSCALE HAWS National Nature Reserve.
- Is Roanhead free to visit?
- Yes, Roanhead is free to enter.
- How do I get to Roanhead?
- The nearest railway station is Askam, about 3.6 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode LA14 4QJ.