Haws Point

Coastal Feature, Headland, Point in Lancashire Barrow-in-Furness

England

Haws Point

Piel Island and Castle, Barrow-in-Furness — Piel Island and Castle, Barrow-in-Furness Credit: Simon Ledingham

Haws Point is a prominent coastal feature located in Lancashire, England. It is a headland that juts out into the Irish Sea, forming a distinctive point along the coastline. Situated near the town of Blackpool, Haws Point is a popular destination for locals and tourists alike, offering stunning views and a variety of recreational activities.

The headland is characterized by its rugged cliffs, which rise dramatically from the shore. These cliffs are composed of sedimentary rock formations, showcasing layers of sandstone and shale that have been shaped by erosion over millions of years. The exposed rock faces provide a glimpse into the geological history of the area and are a notable feature of Haws Point.

At the tip of the headland, there is a small lighthouse that serves as a navigational aid for ships entering the nearby port. The lighthouse is an iconic symbol of Haws Point and adds to the charm of the coastal landscape.

Visitors to Haws Point can enjoy a range of outdoor activities, including hiking along the cliff-top paths, birdwatching, and exploring the rock pools that dot the shoreline. The headland also offers excellent opportunities for photographers, with its panoramic vistas and dramatic seascapes.

Haws Point is easily accessible by road and has parking facilities nearby. It is a popular spot for picnics, especially during the summer months when the weather is favorable. The coastal location also attracts fishing enthusiasts, who can cast their lines from the rocks in search of a variety of fish species.

Overall, Haws Point in Lancashire is a captivating headland that offers natural beauty, recreational opportunities, and a glimpse into the region's geological heritage.

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Images are sourced within 2km of 54.049268/-3.1720875 or Grid Reference SD2362. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Piel Island and Castle, Barrow-in-Furness

Piel Island and Castle, Barrow-in-Furness

Simon Ledingham

South East Point, Walney Island A conglomerate spur of rock

South East Point, Walney Island

A conglomerate spur of rock

Shelly Bars, South Walney Nature Reserve Looking north towards Piel Castle

Shelly Bars, South Walney Nature Reserve

Looking north towards Piel Castle

South Walney Nature Reserve Looking towards Walney Lighthouse.

South Walney Nature Reserve

Looking towards Walney Lighthouse.

Mud Flats, South Walney Island Looking south towards off-shore wind farm

Mud Flats, South Walney Island

Looking south towards off-shore wind farm

Piel Castle Looking East from Fouldrey Stones. A popular summer destination for visiting and local sailors. Site of spectacular sun-sets

Piel Castle

Looking East from Fouldrey Stones. A popular summer destination for visiting and local sailors. Site of spectacular sun-sets

Sunset over Barrow in Furness

Sunset over Barrow in Furness

Hipsford Spit Port Hand Marker With Walney lighthouse behind. The lighthouse has quite recently been converted to automatic operation and the two cottages are for sale to private buyers.
This is a superb place to see breeding Gulls, Eider Ducks and Oyster Catchers, as well as colonies of Seals.

Hipsford Spit Port Hand Marker

With Walney lighthouse behind. The lighthouse has quite recently been converted to automatic operation and the two cottages are for sale to private buyers. This is a superb place to see breeding Gulls, Eider Ducks and Oyster Catchers, as well as colonies of Seals.

Duck Pond at South Walney Nature Reserve

Duck Pond at South Walney Nature Reserve

Safely Ashore The head of the landing on Piel Island

Safely Ashore

The head of the landing on Piel Island

Spirit of Ecstasy The West beach of Piel Island at low water

Spirit of Ecstasy

The West beach of Piel Island at low water

Seal colony on South Walney This colony of Grey Seals has been gradually expanding over the past few years, currently well over 70 can be seen hauled out on the sands

Seal colony on South Walney

This colony of Grey Seals has been gradually expanding over the past few years, currently well over 70 can be seen hauled out on the sands

Bass Pool There were numerous seals swimming in the water at the time of the photograph, one can be seen centre right. There is a rich source of food for marine life hereabouts, brought in on strong tides which was making at this time. Bass Pool is no longer navigable as it dries at its NW end about half tide on the ebb. It is understood that it was the main channel through to Barrow in Furness many years ago. The main channel now passes to the east of the island which has been known for many years as Piel Harbour.

Bass Pool

There were numerous seals swimming in the water at the time of the photograph, one can be seen centre right. There is a rich source of food for marine life hereabouts, brought in on strong tides which was making at this time. Bass Pool is no longer navigable as it dries at its NW end about half tide on the ebb. It is understood that it was the main channel through to Barrow in Furness many years ago. The main channel now passes to the east of the island which has been known for many years as Piel Harbour.

Herring gull with chick, South Walney Nature Reserve The South Walney Nature Reserve has a large gullery with 14,000 pairs of herring gulls and lesser black-backed gulls. The gulls nest in scrapes on the ground, some of which are immediately adjacent to the paths. The gulls near the reserve car park are relatively habituated to visitors

Herring gull with chick, South Walney Nature Reserve

The South Walney Nature Reserve has a large gullery with 14,000 pairs of herring gulls and lesser black-backed gulls. The gulls nest in scrapes on the ground, some of which are immediately adjacent to the paths. The gulls near the reserve car park are relatively habituated to visitors

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South Walney Oyster Farm Formerly gravel pits, the numerous lagoons of the southern tip of Walney Island are now used for oyster farming by the Seasalter Shellfish Company. Walney Lighthouse is visible on the horizon (left)

South Walney Oyster Farm

Formerly gravel pits, the numerous lagoons of the southern tip of Walney Island are now used for oyster farming by the Seasalter Shellfish Company. Walney Lighthouse is visible on the horizon (left)

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Lagoons of the South Walney Oyster Farm The lagoons of the South Walney Oyster Farm are adjacent to the extensive gullery of the South Walney Nature Reserve, and herring gulls, lesser black-backed gulls and other sea birds are common

Lagoons of the South Walney Oyster Farm

The lagoons of the South Walney Oyster Farm are adjacent to the extensive gullery of the South Walney Nature Reserve, and herring gulls, lesser black-backed gulls and other sea birds are common

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North shore of Walney Island The track (right) runs around the north and east sides of the South Walney Nature Reserve. The foreshore supports numerous gulls as well as oyster catchers and other species. Piel Castle on Piel Island is visible on the horizon (centre; <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/gridref/SD2363">SD2363</a>)

North shore of Walney Island

The track (right) runs around the north and east sides of the South Walney Nature Reserve. The foreshore supports numerous gulls as well as oyster catchers and other species. Piel Castle on Piel Island is visible on the horizon (centre; SD2363)

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Sands by the north shore of Walney Island The muddy foreshore in the west of the gridsquare (see <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/839330">SD2262 : North shore of Walney Island</a>) gradually gives way to a sand spit, part of Snab Sands. This view from the track around the South Walney Nature Reserve is near the disused pier

Sands by the north shore of Walney Island

The muddy foreshore in the west of the gridsquare (see SD2262 : North shore of Walney Island) gradually gives way to a sand spit, part of Snab Sands. This view from the track around the South Walney Nature Reserve is near the disused pier

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Haws Point is located at Grid Ref: SD2362 (Lat: 54.049268, Lng: -3.1720875)

Administrative County: Cumbria

District: Barrow-in-Furness

Police Authority: Cumbria

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Seamark Light Character: Q

Seamark Light Colour: red

Seamark Light Height: 8

Seamark Light Range: 6

Seamark Light Reference: A 4823

Seamark Type: light_minor

Source: US NGA Pub. 114. 2011-05-26.

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Seal Cam

Camera Mount: pole

Contact Webcam: https://www.cumbriawildlifetrust.org.uk/wildlife/seal-cam

Man Made: surveillance

Operator: Cumbria Wildlife Trust

Surveillance: webcam

Surveillance Type: camera

Surveillance Zone: beach

Website: https://www.cumbriawildlifetrust.org.uk/wildlife/seal-cam

Lat/Long: 54.0528399/-3.1706511

Bench

Backrest: no

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Haws Point

Natural: cape

Place: locality

Lat/Long: 54.0495242/-3.1729387

Lighthouse Bay

Natural: bay

Lat/Long: 54.0510535/-3.1754445

Seamark Type: light_minor

Lat/Long: 54.0497865/-3.1648957

South East Point

Natural: cape

Lat/Long: 54.0476533/-3.1737527

Haws Hole

Place: locality

Lat/Long: 54.051573/-3.1696384

The data included in this document is from www.openstreetmap.org. The data is made available under ODbL.

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