Wandales Point

Coastal Feature, Headland, Point in Lancashire Lancaster

England

Wandales Point

Port of Glasson Dock from the old smokehouse car park Credit: shikari

Wandales Point is a prominent headland located on the coast of Lancashire, England. Situated on the western edge of Morecambe Bay, this coastal feature is known for its stunning panoramic views and rich natural beauty.

The headland is characterized by its rugged cliffs, which rise steeply from the sea, creating an impressive and dramatic landscape. The cliffs are composed of various sedimentary rock formations, including sandstone and shale, which have been shaped over millions of years by the erosive forces of wind and water.

Wandales Point is home to a diverse range of wildlife, making it an important ecological site. The surrounding waters are abundant with marine life, including various species of fish and crustaceans. The headland also provides a nesting habitat for numerous seabirds, such as gulls and cormorants, which can be observed soaring above the cliffs.

Visitors to Wandales Point can enjoy a variety of recreational activities. The headland offers excellent opportunities for hiking and walking, with several well-maintained paths and trails that wind along the cliffs and provide breathtaking views of the coastline. On a clear day, it is possible to see as far as the Lake District and the Isle of Man from certain vantage points.

In addition to its natural beauty, Wandales Point is of historical significance. The headland was once a strategic location for defensive purposes, and remnants of ancient fortifications can still be seen in some areas. These archaeological remains serve as a reminder of the region's rich heritage and add an extra layer of intrigue to this already captivating coastal feature.

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Wandales Point Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 54.014585/-2.8463679 or Grid Reference SD4457. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Port of Glasson Dock from the old smokehouse car park

shikari

The Quayside cafe at Glasson Dock

shikari

The Shop at Glasson Dock

shikari

OS Bench Mark

OS cut bench mark on corner of house at crossroads in Overton. 33.1 feet above old datum.

Phil Johnstone

OS Bench Mark

OS cut bench mark on corner of Parish Church of St Helen, Overton. 62.3 feet above old datum.

Phil Johnstone

Old Boundary Marker on the B5290 in Glasson Dock

Railway Boundary Marker in Glasson Dock on the verge of the B5290 between the dock and the disused railway line, now a cycleway. Thurnham parish. Raised lettering partially buried but presumably L & N W R / BOUNDARY to mark the boundary of the London and North Western Railway line opened in 1883. Milestone Society National ID: LA_THURN01em

H Jones

Glasson Marina (1)

Taken from beside the children's play area in Glasson Dock, near Lancaster, I am looking across to Glasson Marina. The tree line beside the boat shed marks the opening of the Lancaster Canal.

Carroll Pierce

Glasson Marina (2)

Taken from near the children's play area in Glasson Dock, near Lancaster, I am looking across to Glasson Marina.

Carroll Pierce

On Tithebarn Hill in Glasson

Taken near the top of Tithebarn Hill, Glasson, near Lancaster.

Carroll Pierce

Glasson Marina (3)

Taken from the car park at Glasson Dock, near Lancaster, I am looking southwards across to the pontoons at Glasson Marina.

Carroll Pierce

Glasson Marina (4)

Taken from the car park at Glasson Dock, near Lancaster, I am looking south west across the entrance to the lock separating Glasson Marina from the main dock. Glasson village is beyond.

Carroll Pierce

OS Bench Mark

OS rivet bench mark from the 20th century levelling on east parapet of A588 bridge over Burrow Beck. 15.15 m above datum. (The camera was pointed almost vertically downwards.)

Phil Johnstone

Bench Mark

Ordnance Survey cut bench mark on gatepost next to lodge (where there was formerly a private halt on the Glasson Dock Branch railway, serving Ashton Hall). 25.4 feet above old datum.

Phil Johnstone

Capstan, Glasson Dock lock

Old wooden capstan presumably used for winding boats through the lock. See also SD4456 : Capstan, Glasson Dock lock.

Phil Johnstone

Capstan, Glasson Dock lock

Old wooden capstan presumably used for winding boats through the lock. See also SD4456 : Capstan, Glasson Dock lock.

Phil Johnstone

Crane, Glasson Dock

Old crane. Its present position is not anywhere useful, so it may have been relocated from grid ref SD 4464 5605, where a Crane is marked on old 25" OS maps.

Phil Johnstone

The Lune estuary at Glasson

David Robinson

Derelict Victoria Inn, Glasson Dock

Former inn which has stood empty since around 2019 when planning applications for alterations were turned down. The building is grade II listed and dates from 1800.

David Robinson

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Wandales Point is located at Grid Ref: SD4457 (Lat: 54.014585, Lng: -2.8463679)

Administrative County: Lancashire

District: Lancaster

Police Authority: Lancashire