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Cartmel Sands

Coastal Marsh, Saltings in Lancashire South Lakeland

England

Cartmel Sands

Saltmarsh from the Capeshead Embankment Viewed from passing train on the Furness Line
Saltmarsh from the Capeshead Embankment Credit: Raymond Knapman

Cartmel Sands is a picturesque stretch of coastline located in the southern part of the Lake District National Park in Lancashire, England. This area is characterized by its sandy beaches, coastal marshes, and saltings, making it a popular destination for nature lovers and outdoor enthusiasts.

The sandy beaches at Cartmel Sands are perfect for sunbathing, picnicking, and beachcombing. Visitors can enjoy stunning views of Morecambe Bay and the surrounding countryside from the shoreline. The coastal marshes and saltings are home to a diverse range of plant and animal species, including wading birds, salt-tolerant plants, and rare insects.

The area is also popular for birdwatching, with a variety of seabirds and waterfowl frequenting the marshes and saltings. Visitors can explore the coastline on foot or by bike, taking in the natural beauty of the area and spotting wildlife along the way.

Overall, Cartmel Sands is a peaceful and scenic spot that offers a chance to connect with nature and enjoy the beauty of the Lancashire coastline.

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Cartmel Sands Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 54.174298/-3.0267703 or Grid Reference SD3375. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Saltmarsh from the Capeshead Embankment Viewed from passing train on the Furness Line
Saltmarsh from the Capeshead Embankment
Viewed from passing train on the Furness Line
Cartmel Sands. Looking towards the Coniston Fells. Position estimated from time taken and background view. Participating in guided charity walk.
Cartmel Sands.
Looking towards the Coniston Fells. Position estimated from time taken and background view. Participating in guided charity walk.
Chapel Island The highest cliffs or crag on the island are about 10m high and face west. Elwood Scar is exposed in the distance.
Chapel Island
The highest cliffs or crag on the island are about 10m high and face west. Elwood Scar is exposed in the distance.
Chapel Island The highest cliffs or crag on the island are about 10m high and face west.
Chapel Island
The highest cliffs or crag on the island are about 10m high and face west.
Boulders on Cartmel Sands. On the NE side of Chapel Island. The Coniston Fells are beyond the left hand boulder. The Leven Viaduct is visible, left of centre.
Boulders on Cartmel Sands.
On the NE side of Chapel Island. The Coniston Fells are beyond the left hand boulder. The Leven Viaduct is visible, left of centre.
Chapel Island The cliffs or crag on the west side of the island.
Chapel Island
The cliffs or crag on the west side of the island.
Chapel Island Looking north from the south end of the island.
Chapel Island
Looking north from the south end of the island.
Ruin on Chapel Island The ruined folly was built in the 19th century and is now hidden in the trees. No remains of the chapel have been found.
Ruin on Chapel Island
The ruined folly was built in the 19th century and is now hidden in the trees. No remains of the chapel have been found.
Lenibrick Point Salt marsh, sand and windswept. The Cumbrian Fells forming the backdrop to this out of the way place on the Cumbrian Coastal Path. Not much sign of passage by humans compared to other parts of the Way.
Lenibrick Point
Salt marsh, sand and windswept. The Cumbrian Fells forming the backdrop to this out of the way place on the Cumbrian Coastal Path. Not much sign of passage by humans compared to other parts of the Way.
Chapel Island Along the shingle "beach" to Chapel Island. The ruined Chapel is now largely hidden by the trees. You can walk to this island at low tide (watch out for the channels and the quicksands); this picture was however taken only minutes after a high tide.
Chapel Island
Along the shingle "beach" to Chapel Island. The ruined Chapel is now largely hidden by the trees. You can walk to this island at low tide (watch out for the channels and the quicksands); this picture was however taken only minutes after a high tide.
North Spit on Chapel Island The far end of this rocky spit is the only part of the 1km square that is above water at high tide (as when the picture was taken). The whole square is sand at low water.
North Spit on Chapel Island
The far end of this rocky spit is the only part of the 1km square that is above water at high tide (as when the picture was taken). The whole square is sand at low water.
Capeshead Embankment A Lancaster to Barrow train
Capeshead Embankment
A Lancaster to Barrow train
Capeshead Embankment A Sellafield to Heysham flask train passes the rocky promentry of Capes Head on the right
Capeshead Embankment
A Sellafield to Heysham flask train passes the rocky promentry of Capes Head on the right
Cowp Scar Mussel Bed This area of low lying rock sticks out into the Leven Estuary, surrounded on 3 sides by extensive mud flats. There was no evidence that mussels were still collected from this area. The picture was taken about 3 hours after high tide.
Cowp Scar Mussel Bed
This area of low lying rock sticks out into the Leven Estuary, surrounded on 3 sides by extensive mud flats. There was no evidence that mussels were still collected from this area. The picture was taken about 3 hours after high tide.
Sheep on Cartmel Sands Despite the name, this part of the Cartmel Sands is now more like pastureland, as the sheep and the muddy track show.
Sheep on Cartmel Sands
Despite the name, this part of the Cartmel Sands is now more like pastureland, as the sheep and the muddy track show.
Old Park wood lake The lake on the Southern edge of Old Park wood. The land in the background is the headland South of Ulverston.
Old Park wood lake
The lake on the Southern edge of Old Park wood. The land in the background is the headland South of Ulverston.
Old Park Estate land Looking across Old Park estate land from the edge of Old Park wood across a field of silage[?] bales, showing a dividing wall to the right and the woods of Holker Park in the distance.
Old Park Estate land
Looking across Old Park estate land from the edge of Old Park wood across a field of silage[?] bales, showing a dividing wall to the right and the woods of Holker Park in the distance.
Chapel Island
Chapel Island
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Cartmel Sands is located at Grid Ref: SD3375 (Lat: 54.174298, Lng: -3.0267703)

Administrative County: Cumbria

District: South Lakeland

Police Authority: Cumbria

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