Viewpoints · North West England
Scalestones Point
In or near Poulton-le-Sands.
Scalestones Point is a viewpoint in the United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 20 min–45 min
- Best time of year
- Clear days year-round
- Nearest railway station
- Bare Lane · 1.1 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Scalestones Point is a named viewpoint in Lancashire, North-West England, marked on Ordnance Survey maps for its outlook. The site is a designated Site of Special Scientific Interest, and is a Ramsar wetland of international importance. It sits within the Morecambe and Lunesdale parliamentary constituency. The nearest railway station is Bare Lane, about 1.1 km away. Postcode area LA4.
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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
Scalestones Point is a viewpoint located in Morecambe, Lancashire, North-West England. It is part of the Morecambe Bay Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI) and is designated as a RAMSAR site, highlighting its ecological significance.
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- Coordinates
- 54.0845, -2.8329
- County
- Lancashire
- District
- Lancaster
- Parish
- Morecambe
- Postcode
- LA4 6AJ
- Parliamentary constituency
- Morecambe and Lunesdale
- Nearest railway station
- Bare Lane — 1.1 km
Sources
- osm: n34709555 (ODbL)
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📷 3Frequently asked questions
- Where is Scalestones Point?
- Scalestones Point is in Lancashire, North-West England, United Kingdom (postcode LA4 6AJ), in the parish of Morecambe.
- What is Scalestones Point?
- Scalestones Point is a viewpoint in the United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Scalestones Point?
- The nearest railway station is Bare Lane, about 1.1 km away. Drivers can use postcode LA4 6AJ.
- Is Scalestones Point a protected site?
- Yes — Scalestones Point is part of the Morecambe Bay SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Morecambe Bay Ramsar wetland.
- Is Scalestones Point free to visit?
- Yes, Scalestones Point is free to enter.
- How do I get to Scalestones Point?
- The nearest railway station is Bare Lane, about 1.1 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode LA4 6AJ.