Ring Sands

Beach in Lancashire Lancaster

England

Ring Sands

OS Bench Mark OS cut bench mark from the 20th century levelling, on NW corner of former cinema, now a DIY store. 7.916 m above datum. This replaces an earlier bench mark on the opposite corner of the building. — OS Bench Mark Credit: Phil Johnstone

Ring Sands is a picturesque beach located in Lancashire, England. With its golden sandy shores and clear blue waters, it is a popular destination for both locals and tourists looking to relax and unwind by the sea. The beach is surrounded by rugged cliffs and sand dunes, providing a stunning backdrop for visitors to enjoy.

Ring Sands offers a range of amenities for beachgoers, including public toilets, parking facilities, and a nearby cafe where visitors can grab a bite to eat or a refreshing drink. Lifeguards are also on duty during peak times to ensure the safety of swimmers and water sports enthusiasts.

The beach is ideal for families, with plenty of space for children to play and build sandcastles. It is also a great spot for water sports such as surfing, windsurfing, and paddleboarding. Nature lovers will appreciate the diverse birdlife that can be spotted along the shoreline, making it a popular spot for birdwatching.

Overall, Ring Sands is a beautiful and tranquil beach that offers something for everyone, whether you want to relax on the sand, take a dip in the sea, or explore the surrounding natural beauty.

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Ring Sands Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 54.069873/-2.8834492 or Grid Reference SD4264. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

OS Bench Mark

OS cut bench mark from the 20th century levelling, on NW corner of former cinema, now a DIY store. 7.916 m above datum. This replaces an earlier bench mark on the opposite corner of the building.

Phil Johnstone

OS Bench Mark

OS cut bench mark from the 19th century levelling, on north face of No.2 Primrose Street. 24.7 feet above old datum. Rather weathered.

Phil Johnstone

OS Bench Mark

OS cut bench mark from the 19th century levelling, on NE corner of Mona House, Deansgate. 21.3 feet above old datum. The surface of the stone has spalled, leaving only the cut arrows clearly visible.

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OS Bench Mark

OS cut bench mark from the 19th century levelling, on former Congregational Chapel at corner of Clark St and Lucy St. 36.1 feet above old datum. Still in good condition.

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OS cut bench mark from the 19th century levelling, on former Sunday School at junction of Townley Street and Green Street. 35.1 feet above old datum. Still in very good condition.

Phil Johnstone

OS Bench Mark

OS cut bench mark from the 20th century levelling, on NE corner of Methodist Church. 28.47 feet above datum. Somewhat weathered.

Phil Johnstone

OS Bench Mark

OS cut bench mark from the 19th century levelling, on corner of the Crown pub. 26.2 feet above old datum. Somewhat weathered.

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OS cut bench mark from the 20th century levelling, on corner of No. 3 Northumberland St. 24.49 feet above datum.

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OS cut bench mark from the 20th century levelling, on garden wall of No.8 Highfield Crescent. 37.60 feet above datum.

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OS cut bench mark from the 20th century levelling, on garden wall of No.40 Clarendon Road. 30.35 feet above datum.

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OS cut bench mark from the 20th century levelling, on south corner of Albert Road and Westminster Road. 32.13 feet above datum. Nicely outlined by moss.

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OS cut bench mark from the 20th century levelling, on west corner of Chatsworth Road and Ellesmere Road. 27.68 feet above datum.

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OS Bench Mark

OS cut bench mark from the 20th century levelling, on north corner of Albert Road and Balmoral Road. 24.44 feet above datum.

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OS Bench Mark

OS cut bench mark from the 20th century levelling, on corner of No.4 West Road (now BUPA Dental Clinic). 22.76 feet above datum.

Phil Johnstone

OS Bench Mark

OS cut bench mark from the 20th century levelling, on corner of disused Methodist Church. 25.83 feet above datum.

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OS cut bench mark from the 19th century levelling, on corner of No. 22 Erving Terrace (next door to SD4263 : OS Bench Mark). 27.1 feet above old datum. Hidden behind vegetation and hard to see.

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OS Bench Mark

OS cut bench mark from the 19th century levelling, on West End Road railway bridge. 38.1 feet above old datum.

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OS Bench Mark

OS cut bench mark from the 19th century levelling, on garden wall of No.19 Northumberland Street. 21.73 feet above datum. The house is currently undergoing renovation so the BM may not survive much longer.

Phil Johnstone

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Ring Sands is located at Grid Ref: SD4264 (Lat: 54.069873, Lng: -2.8834492)

Administrative County: Lancashire

District: Lancaster

Police Authority: Lancashire