Beaches in Poulton Le Fylde, Lancashire
The beach guide has 10 beaches listed in and around the town of Poulton Le Fylde. We have arranged these beaches in order of closest to the town first (distance in brackets).
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Bispham Beach (2.4 miles)
If you're in the Blackpool area and fancy a walk along the promenade away from all the holiday crowds, then Bispham might be a good choice. Set between Blackpool North Shore and Cleveleys, Bispham has extensive man-made sea defences, known locally as "The Cliffs" and views along the coast and out towards the Irish Sea.…
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Cleveleys Beach (3.1 miles)
Located just 4 miles north of the bright lights of Blackpool is the town of Cleveleys. The beach front here is a vast expanse of sea and sand, backed by a promenade and the Jubilee Gardens all of which have benefitted from a recent large scale renovation. Whilst traditional activities such as building sand castles,…
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Blackpool North Beach (3.3 miles)
Whatever your preferences, the north pier and north beach has a wealth of attractions to enjoy. First of all there is the beach itself where you will find clear sands and rolling waves. Popular activities on the beach include hiring a deckchair to enjoy a relaxing day in the sun(!) or simply laying a towel…
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Rossall Beach (3.7 miles)
Rossall Beach occupies the northern section of the promenade at Cleveleys. A good sized stretch of sand and shingle, the beach here has an altogether more natural, and somewhat wilder feel than the town's main seafront
Up towards the seawall the beach mainly consists of pebbles, but these quickly give way to some soft sand as…
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Fleetwood Beach (5.7 miles)
Fleetwood is actually the name of this charming seaside town in Lancashire that used to be a fishing port, although the name is also sometimes applied to the beach here. Technically however the beach in Fleetwood is called Marine Beach and you will find a fine stretch of sand here as well as pretty sand…
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Blackpool Beach (4 miles)
Blackpool is, for better or worse, possibly the best known seaside resort in the UK. The beach and seafront here have been a major draw for a hundred years and whilst the Blackpool's fortunes may have ebbed and waned the town's character essentially remains the same.
Boasting seven miles of sand Blackpool seafront is home to…
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Blackpool South Beach (4.6 miles)
If you're looking for plenty of action, at a traditional seaside resort, then Blackpool is quite possibly the best beach destination in the country. The town boasts three piers and at the end of the "Golden Mile" lies the famous South Pier. This pier is jam packed with all the amusements and rides that you…
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St. Annes - North Beach (5.9 miles)
This sandy beach, backed by dunes is located on the Fylde coastline, between Lytham St Annes and Blackpool. At low tide up to 300 metres of clean, golden sand is exposed, perfect for building sandcastles and playing beach games.
The North Beach is used by dog walkers, kite flyers and families. In summer the dunes behind…
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Lytham St Annes Beach (6.9 miles)
Located between the mud flats of the Ribble Estuary and the bright lights of Blackpool is the pleasant, if not a little posh, seaside town of Lytham. Despite being less than 5 miles down the coast from Blackpool, Lytham St Annes feels like a world apart. What the two towns do share in common is…
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Pilling Sands Beach (7.4 miles)
Not so much of a beach as a an area of salt marsh. Pilling Sands overlooks the River Lune estuary, at the southern end of Morecambe Bay.
Beyond the grassy marsh, a vast area of wet sand is exposed at low tide. Visitors should not stray onto these sands and need to be aware that the…
